Welcoming Baby #2(or 3)! What Baltimore Newborn Lifestyle Sessions Look Like the Second Time Around

As a Baltimore newborn photographer, there’s nothing more special than photographing families more than once as they welcome their second (or third – or more!) baby. To know I am being trusted with the most precious memories is a true gift. This sweet family in Baltimore is one of those families. This was my second time working with them and it was wonderful to catch up, meeting their new baby girl. Their session inspired me to share a little bit about what lifestyle newborn sessions look like when there’s big siblings involved – or it’s your second time as a parent. 

Baltimore Lifestyle Newborn Session 

It was such a joy to be welcomed to their home to capture their early days with the newest family member: a beautiful baby girl. The four of them snuggled and cuddled up together and their son had a blast showing me all around their home. Most of our session took place in the gorgeous nursery, which is certainly never a requirement for a newborn session! We can photograph your family in any of your favorite places in the house. But, since dad is a contractor and mom has a great eye, this space was the perfect location for their portraits. 

Planning a Newborn Session with a Big Sibling

So many parents worry about how their newborn session might go – especially when there’s a big sibling involved… especially when they’re a toddler. When having a newborn session with a toddler or younger little, there are some things to expect: 

1. I will have the newly big sibling give me a tour of the house to build a relationship with them. I love getting them on my side and giving them extra attention, since this session is all about them and the new baby anyway.
2. I will start with the siblings’ photos first. It’s best to get them out of the way before anyone gets cranky or needs a break! This is another place in the session I’ll work to build rapport with your little one. 
3. After those photos, the big sibling usually needs a break. I always encourage snacks, movement, or another activity they can enjoy. 
4. Divide and conquer! One parent focuses on each child for their own time together. We can capture photos of all of it before swapping for a bit longer. It’s a great way to have that 1:1 time but also knock out even more portraits quickly. 
5. Sometimes at the end of the session, the sibling is doing their own thing. Sometimes it’s tablet time or eating a snack. No judgement from me! Whatever makes things less stressful is 100% okay! 

No matter what, the big sibling and the newest family member will lead the show and that’s just the way it is. I personally think it’s perfect and I love being able to help create those special memories for families. 

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