Why In-Home Newborn Photography Captures More Than Just Your Baby
Sometimes home is exactly where you need to be
This newborn session happened at home. And there's something really special about that.
Yes, Studio 25 Naperville is beautiful and designed specifically for newborn photography. The lighting is perfect. The temperature is controlled. Everything is set up for these sessions.
But sometimes, home is exactly where you need to be.
After 15+ years photographing newborns throughout Chicago and Naperville, I've learned this: the best newborn session is the one that happens in the environment where parents feel most comfortable.
Why In-Home Newborn Sessions Work Differently
New parents are exhausted. Sleep-deprived doesn't even cover it. You're recovering physically, adjusting emotionally, learning to feed a tiny human who has their own schedule.
Leaving the house with a brand new baby can feel completely overwhelming.
Packing the diaper bag. Timing around feeding schedules. Getting yourself ready. Getting baby ready. Driving somewhere. Hoping baby cooperates. Managing all of this while running on two hours of sleep.
In-home newborn photography eliminates all of that stress.
I come to you. We photograph in your space. On your schedule. With all your supplies right there if we need them.
You stay comfortable. Baby stays comfortable. The session happens without the added stress of going anywhere.
What In-Home Newborn Photography Actually Captures
In-home sessions document more than just your newborn. They capture this entire season of your life.
Your nursery. The space you prepared before baby arrived. Where you spend hours feeding, changing, soothing, just being together.
Your bedroom. Where you're actually living right now. The bed where you're holding baby at 3am. The chair where you're feeding. The window light that fills the room each morning.
Real moments in real spaces. Not posed scenarios in generic settings. Your life with your newborn in the places where it's actually happening.
These details matter. Years from now, you'll look at these photos and remember not just what your baby looked like, but where you were. The chair. The window. The light in your home during those early days.
Studio sessions can't capture that context. Beautiful photos, yes. But not your life.
Newborn Photography in Chicago and Naperville
I photograph newborn sessions at Studio 25 Naperville and in homes throughout Chicago and surrounding areas.
Both options available. You choose what feels right for your situation.
Studio sessions when you want perfect conditions and don't mind the travel. In-home sessions when comfort and convenience matter more than controlled conditions.
The goal is always the same: documenting your newborn during this fleeting time in ways that serve your family's needs.
Your baby doesn't have to be days old. Two weeks or two months, we can still capture these precious early moments.
Expecting or just had your baby? Let's talk about which option makes the most sense for your newborn session.
Contact Emily Cummings Photography for newborn sessions in Naperville and Chicago.
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