Gideon’s Newborn Session: A Little Storybook Moment
Some newborn setups are beautiful simply because they’re beautiful. And then there are the ones that mean a little something extra.
Gideon’s mom is a librarian, so incorporating books into his newborn session felt like the sweetest way to add a personal touch to his portraits. Tucked in among soft, creamy neutrals and a few carefully chosen children’s books, this sleepy little guy looked right at home.
And really, could there be a more perfect beginning to his story? 🤍
Making Newborn Pictures Personal
As a Richmond, VA newborn photographer, I love creating simple, timeless portraits—but that doesn’t mean every newborn session should look exactly the same.
Small details that connect to your family can make an image especially meaningful. For Gideon, books were an obvious choice. They gave us a subtle nod to his mom’s love of reading and her work as a librarian without turning the portrait into an elaborate themed setup.
That balance is important to me. I want personal details to add meaning to an image while still keeping your baby—and all those tiny newborn features—as the focus.
Simple, Baby-Led Newborn Photography
Every newborn session at 11 Sixteen Photography is baby-led, with comfort and safety always taking priority. After photographing more than 1,300 newborns, I’ve learned to follow each baby's cues and work at the pace they need.
The result is a relaxed session and a gallery filled with the sleepy poses, tiny details, and sweet expressions parents want to remember.
My newborn photography style is intentionally clean and timeless, using soft textures, neutral colors, and carefully selected props so your portraits won't feel dated as the years pass.
Personalized Newborn Photography in Richmond, Virginia
One of the best parts of planning newborn pictures is finding little ways to make the session feel like your family. Maybe that means incorporating a favorite color, a meaningful item, or—in Gideon’s case—a stack of books that tells a little bit of his family’s story.
All newborn sessions take place in my Richmond-area studio, where wraps, blankets, props, and everything we need are ready and waiting. If there’s something meaningful you’d like to incorporate, we can talk about how to include it while keeping the finished portraits consistent with the clean, classic style of 11 Sixteen Photography.
For Gideon, I think we found just the right chapter. 📚🤍
Welcome to the world, sweet boy!