Smiley Newborn Session | Bethesda Newborn Photographer

A few weeks ago, I photographed the sweetest baby boy during his newborn session. I first met his wonderful parents at their maternity session a couple of months earlier, and I couldn’t wait to finally meet their son. As a mom myself, I know how exciting (and emotional!) those first few weeks are, so being invited to capture this special time means so much to me.

And let me tell you — this baby boy was not only adorable but also one of the smiliest newborn I’ve ever photographed. Most of the time I’m thrilled to catch one little grin during a newborn session, but this sweet boy smiled all the way through his portraits. It was pure magic, and I don’t think I stopped smiling behind the camera either.

Of course, his parents were just as lovely. They are so in love with their baby, and honestly, who could blame them? The love, the snuggles, the way they looked at him — it was a wonderful session and such a reminder of how beautiful these first days of parenthood really are.

Congratulations to this wonderful family of three! I already can’t wait to see them again for his six-month milestone session. It makes me so happy to know they’ll always have these newborn photographs to look back on and remember just how tiny, smiley, and perfect their baby boy was in those very first weeks.

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Looking to book a newborn photography session? It’s never too early to start planning! I recommend scheduling your newborn session during your second trimester to make sure you reserve a spot. My at-home lifestyle newborn sessions are relaxed and natural, capturing your baby alone, with siblings, with each parent, and of course, your whole family together.

If you’re expecting and curious about how an in-home newborn session works, I’d love to walk you through the process — simply reach out for more details!

In addition to newborn photography, I also offer family sessions, maternity photography, first birthday portraits, cake smash sessions, and extended family sessions.

Monica Alman Photography specializes in newborn, baby, and family photography in Montgomery County, Maryland. I photograph newborns, 6-month milestones, 9-month portraits, first birthdays, cake smashes, maternity, family, and extended family sessions. I proudly serve families in Gaithersburg, Rockville, Potomac, Bethesda, Olney, Silver Spring, Frederick, and surrounding areas in Maryland, as well as Northern Virginia.

Ready to capture memories that you’ll treasure forever? Contact us today to book your session!

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