Fresh 48 photographer Columbus Ohio

Fresh 48 and In-Home Newborn Session Booking

You have the crib, the cute tiny newborn outfits, the swaddles, and the stroller.. you are READY for your new baby. If this isn’t your first rodeo, you know the first days and weeks can be a whirlwind! The last thing on your mind will be scheduling photos.. or if you do try to schedule a photo session, it may be difficult to find a photographer that is available on short notice.

Part of planning for baby’s arrival should DEFINITELY include booking a newborn photographer. Fresh 48 sessions are held within the first day or two after baby’s birth and in-home newborn sessions are held within the first two weeks. I do not recommend just ANY photographer by the way. Newborn photographers know how to capture newborns in flattering ways and also know how to properly edit newborn skin in post production - which can be tricky with the yellow and orange and red they have in the first few weeks :) Make sure your photographer is comfortable with newborn photography!

If you are on the fence about booking one or both types of newborn sessions, ASK ME about bundling! I offer 15-20% discounted prices when you book more than one session for your baby’s first year! $100 of your session fee is due for each session, and the balances are not due until your session date(s).

If you are expecting in 2024, first of all, CONGRATULATIONS! Secondly, if you would like to get on my calendar, please click the button below!

Fresh 48 Newborn Session | Myah

This sweet girl almost slept through her entire Fresh 48 session.. isn’t she precious? Those tiny baby feet get me every. single. time. Her older sister was one of my first fresh 48 sessions and it feels like that was just yesterday!

It was so amazing to be there during her first two days of life and capture all the tiny baby details. The emotion and energy in the room was so loving and uplifting. Myah’s parents and grandmother where so in awe of her it was just amazing to witness.

I am so blessed to do this work.

Being a Mom Is... | Lifestyle Photographer Columbus Ohio - Erika Venci Photography

Many would agree that it is the HARDEST job in the world.. being a mom. No breaks, no down time, on call 100% of the time, learning as you go, etc. Not to mention that most of the time, your "boss" does not appreciate or understand your efforts. Nothing can prepare you for motherhood.. no books, no blogs, no words of advice can prepare you for the exhaustion, beautiful chaos, and intense love that is motherhood.

Ever since Bodhi was born I have kept a list of things I found amusing about motherhood. Most of these remarks were written while I was on maternity leave with him, but I have also added a few since he has entered toddlerhood.

 

To all the moms out there.. this is for you. 

BEING A MOM IS..

Scarfing down cold food

Re-heating your coffee for the fifth.. or tenth time 

Trying to decide if you should sleep when baby sleeps or fold the laundry or just veg out with some shows

Kissing boo boos

Saying "no" ... A lot.

Realizing that babies have their own agenda

Holding your pee

Taking one hour to get out the door 

Being a ninja when they FINALLY fall asleep

Realizing that YOU are superwoman.. 

Forcing smiles when all you want to do is have a meltdown

Laughing at what you thought maternity leave would be like 

Feeling your heart break and melt at the same time 

All the coffee..

Letting go of who you used to be

Realizing that book shelves are overrated

Staring at how many beauty products you USED to use 

Rocking your new mom-do.. whatever that may be

Loving your new mom bod because it created and sustained LIFE

Realizing your past is coming back to haunt you.. like that one time you judged a mom with a screaming toddler at the store (why can't they control their child?! LOL) 

Cooking a nutritious meal that your boss throws on the floor

Negotiating

Having a tiny person follow you around the house and undo all of your cleaning..

Dressing your kid in Baby Gap.. whilst you wear sweatpants.. and haven't bought new clothes since who knows when

Counting down to bedtime but then staring at them while they sleep

..THE MOST REWARDING JOB IN THE WORLD

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A Very Happy Mother's day to my friends, family, and clients.. and especially to my mom, who is always there for me.

A few of my favorite motherhood moments..

Love and Light, 

Erika

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