Eastside Newborn Session | Bellevue newborn photographer

September 12, 2016

Eastside newborn session with Dawn Potter Photography. Maple Valley’s premier newborn photographer serving Bellevue, Seattle and the surrounding areas.

One of the most amazing things about being a newborn photographer (aside from snuggling with all those babies) is meeting the most wonderful families! When little Mia’s momma contacted me to photograph their baby girl, I was so excited. I absolutely love photographing siblings together and something about a big brother holding his baby sister really just melts my heart. This family did not disappoint! Not only did baby Mia have the best little facial expressions and most delicious little rolls on her back, her big brother couldn’t have been more adorable either. They truly were an amazing little duo.

I’m sharing some of my favorite photos from baby Mia’s session, and let me tell you, it was hard to narrow it down to just these ones!

One Year Cake Smash Session | Seattle baby photographer

September 7, 2016

This one year cake smash session was done a little later than most cake smash sessions. Freya had turned one a few months before and by the time she came in, she was on her feet and on the go! The best part was truly how happy she was. The toddler age can be a bit more difficult to photograph. They become much more accustomed to their schedules and routines. They have a handful of familiar faces and voices that they’re used to. They don’t typically change their outfits 4 times in under an hour and have a camera in their face snapping their photos. For that reason, I try to be very sensitive to their schedules and make sure that we are taking all of those things into consideration when we set a time. It’s always best to schedule AFTER nap time and meal time so baby is well rested and fed. Those two things, believe it or not, can make or break a session!

When Freya came in for her session, she was a little unsure about me at first. I had photographed her before for her sitting up session, but it had been a while so of course, she didn’t remember me. But after a few minutes, she warmed up and the smiles and laughs never ended.

Issaquah Newborn Photographer | Three week old baby

September 6, 2016

Issaquah newborn photographer, Dawn Potter specializes in the art of newborn photography and serves the greater Seattle area.

This sweet little baby girl was just three weeks old when she came in for her newborn session. While most newborn photographers prefer to have babies come in when they’re still really fresh and under two weeks old, on occasion it isn’t possible. Sometimes babies spend a little more time in the hospital after birth. Sometimes mommas aren’t feeling up to venturing out right away. Whatever the reason may be, it’s my job to provide these families with beautiful portraits that they will treasure for many lifetimes, no matter how old (or young) their newborn is.

Little Hudson was an amazing little three week old baby! She slept so deeply, we were able to get through all the typical set ups and more. It was one of those sessions where you sit back and revel in just how awesome your job is. 🙂 Afterward, I had a really tough time culling down her gallery. There were just too many photos to choose from! So as a result of my indecisiveness, I’m sharing quite a few of my favorites right her on the blog.

If you’re looking for an Issaquah newborn photographer, please contact us for details on how to book your session.

Las Vegas Maternity Session | Traveling Newborn Photographer

September 5, 2016

This Las Vegas maternity session took place at Red Rock Canyon during my travels to Las Vegas over the wintertime. I was in town for a photography conference and knew that I wanted to schedule a few group sessions in the desert if we were able to make it happen. A handful of fellow photographers who had traveled from different areas joined me and we met this drop-dead gorgeous soon-to-be momma for a stunning outdoor maternity session. I don’t think I have ever had so much fun shooting in a new location. Not only was this momma absolutely beautiful, but the location was to die for as well. The afternoon brought in some cloudy overcast weather, and provided us with our dreamy scene and perfect lighting. This was one of those sessions where it was almost impossible to cull down the gallery because there were just so many that I was head over heels in love with. But for the sake of blogging and time, I’ve only included a handful of my absolute favorites.

If you are interested in scheduling a newborn or maternity session in your area, please contact us for details.

Traveling Newborn Photographer | Seattle Baby Photographer

September 4, 2016

Traveling newborn photographer, Dawn Potter is based in the Seattle area and has photographed newborns in San Diego, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Please contact us to inquire about booking your traveling newborn photography session.

While visiting the Las Vegas area for a photography conference, a small group of photographers and I decided to set up an outdoor newborn session in Red Rock Canyon. Watching the weather for several days before the trip, I knew it wasn’t going to be ideal; meaning it would be a little on the chilly side. One of the other photographers made it a priority to have a custom newborn outfit made just for this special occasion. She ordered something that would keep baby extra cozy and nice and warm in case the weather decided to say on the chilly side. It was a good thing we planned ahead because the weather turned out just like we though. Not quite 75 degrees and a little bit of wind kept things interesting, to say the least. Luckily we were super prepared with lots of warm blankets, wraps and bonnets for baby. I think even more challenging than the weather was the direct sun we had overhead. In the middle of the desert, there weren’t a lot of options for finding shade. So some of the photographers were tasked with the lovely chore of holding a nice big diffuser over the top of the baby to help block the sun.

This little girl’s session might have taken a little extra work from everyone to pull it off, but in the end, we got some great photos for momma.