Baby E. 3 wks new | Richmond, VA | Jacki G. Photography LLC| Family & Newborn Photographer

Little Miss. E. was 3 wks new during her session. She took some time to settle but once she did we got some amazing poses. We have the studio set at 80 degrees with a heater so she is nice and warm during her session. This lovely baby girl brought so much joy into my studio.

Newborn sessions have the best results when the baby is under 10 days old. This is because they are still super sleepy and love to curl up. Newborn photo shoots are also best done before baby acne sets in at about 14 days. However, sometimes this can’t be done and an older baby we may have to work a little harder to get them into certain poses. Some poses such as the froggy pose may not be idea for an older baby but there are still several poses we can get an older baby into.

If you're thinking about a newborn photoshoot for your new baby, inquire early. I'm currently booking a few months out. If your newborn is already here feel free to reach out, occasionally I do have last-minute openings. I'm also now offering priority editing, you can opt to have your image gallery within 5 days of your session. It's a great way to get your images back right away, especially if you want to get those birth announcements out.  There is a fee for this service.

These are a few of the images I was able to capture of little Miss. E.

I am located in Short Pump, VA. I have been photographing newborns for over 11 years.

Spring Studio sessions| Jacki G. Photography LLC| Richmond, VA | Family & Newborn Photographer

Spring mini studio sessions were a hit! The weather this early spring has been unpredictable so i chose to add some in studio session dates for the little ones! I have a few backdrops to choose from as well as two Easter bunny outfits for babies between 6 months to 9 months old. The backdrops I have can hold up to two to three children and so much fun. The mini session is located in my short pump, VA home studio. The mini is 15 min and you get 5 digital downloads, each additional download is an additional cost. Take a look at a few of my favorites from my studio sessions.

1:1 Newborn Photography Mentoring| Jacki G. Photography LLC | Newborn Photography| Richmond, VA

1:1 mentoring

$1000.

The 1:1 Mentoring can be tailored to you. We can focus on learning the specific skills you would like to improve or we can go through my complete workflow. These will cover Newborn Safety, Parent Prepping, Session Styling, Studio Lighting, Session Workflow, Table Posing, Prop Posing, Camera Settings & Angles, Wrapping Techniques and editing.

One day 9am to 5pm
2 Newborn Models

Newborn Safety, Posing & Workflow

Studio Light, Session Styling & Camera Settings

Editing, Marketing & Business Tips

Cherry Blossom Minis| Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn Photography| Jacki G. Photography LLC

Spring mini sessions featuring the Cherry Blossoms will be booking late March 2023. These sessions are 15 min and you get 5 digital downloads for $225 plus tax. Additional digitals are available for a fee.

Email me to book your session. jacki@jackigphotography.com

Mini sessions are ideal for capturing a quick updated portrait of your child/children/family. If you are interested in a longer more detailed session with more photographs to choose your favorites, please consider booking a full session.

Red Truck minis| Richmond, VA | Jacki G. Photography LLC | Family & Newborn Photographer

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
These Red Truck Christmas Minis were so much fun! I loved getting to help make memories for each of these families. Each one of them definitely looked their best for these minis! Take a look at some of these sweet moments that were made at this year’s Red Truck Christmas Minis. They will definitely warm your heart in this cold Christmas season! I have the Red truck mini sessions each year in Richmond, VA. They are a HUGE hit!

Milestone Photography session with L| Jacki G. Photography| Family & Newborn Photographer| Richmond, VA

Winter is right around the corner…I have several backdrops that will make a great setting for your babies milestone portraits. Little L. was such a great model at 6 months old. He was just learning to sit up ! He gave me so many smiles.

Now Booking FAll mini sessions| Jacki G. Photography LLC| Family & Newborn Photographer| Richmond VA

My favorite time of year is coming!! Fall mini sessions are now booking!! These sessions are 15 min for 5 digital downloads for $206!!

The location is TBD.

Lifestyle Newborn Photography| Richmond, VA| Jacki G. Photography LLC| Newborn & Family Photographer

Welcome to the world little one. We did a mixture of posed and lifestyle with her session. I came to her home so to make the family more comfortable and for the lifestyle portion of the session. Big brother was so great with his sister considering he was under 2 yrs old.

I don’t charge extra to come to your home at this time. There is no travel time, no packing and no taking the baby out. The images are real and tell a story. For some clients, this moves them to tears. My job is to keep you calm, give you an amazing experience and capture your family in an artistic way that you will treasure for generations. I am here for you. Whichever way is better for your family, is better for me. 

This first family had this amazing basement with stunning natural light, It was a dream for any photographer, plus having a beautiful momma and baby made the session even better. 

Welcome to the world N. 2 wks new| Jacki G. Photography LLC| Family & Newborn Photography | Richmond, VA

This sweet baby girl was incredible at her newborn session. Just look at those full cheeks and sweet little face. I absolutely love photographing newborns. I can come to your home and bring the studio to you or you could come to my home studio. I loved the neutral colors we used for her session.

Welcome to the world N. | Jacki G. Photography LLC| Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn Photographer

This sweet baby girl was incredible at her newborn session. Just look at those full cheeks and sweet little face. I absolutely love photographing babies and capturing this precious time in my clients lives.

Sweet little N. was 10 days new. She was the perfect model. This family came to my home studio for the Petite newborn session. This session is baby ONLY for 30 min and you get 5 digital downloads. I provide all the outfits, wraps, headbands and props. However, if you would like to use anything special for the session I am more than willing to incorporate it into the session.

One of my favorite props| Jacki G. Photography LLC| Family & Newborn Photography | Richmond, VA

One of my favorite props is the heart shaped bowl. There are so many different ways to use this prop.

Why a heart?

A heart is life, a heart is love, a heart is happiness.

As a newborn photographer and mother, I know how special bringing new life into the world can be, which is why I wanted to incorporate a heart prop for my families to choose from. The heart signifies the new little life you are bringing into this world, a person you will love, with your whole heart, forever. A heart is our life source.

My photography goal is to capture the life and love of each unique moment.

My commitment is to make each family fall in love with their baby and bottle up that feeling to keep forever.

Newborn Props| Jacki G. Photography LLC | Richmond, VA | Family & Newborn Photographer

I know it can be overwhelming to choose a newborn photographer. I will make it easy for you. I come to you or you could come to my home studio. I bring everything such as props, outfits, headbands, wraps etc. I use studio lights so the light in your house isn’t an issue. I clean everything after each session.

I have listed a few of the prop you can choose from for your newborn session. These are in no particular order. There are more to choose from but these are the most popular.

Spring Mini sessions | Booking Soon| Richmond, VA| Jacki G. Photography LLC| Family & Newborn Photography

Spring Mini Session Details:
What: One 15 minute mini portrait session Cherry Blossoms near Carytown resulting in 5 high resolution edited files available for downloading with a print release.
When: March… TBD
Cost: $180 plus tax - includes up to 4 people, $15 each additional person
Who: Anyone wanting beautiful updated portraits with beautiful cherry blossoms

These are perfect for “mommy & me” sessions, anniversary portraits, or mother’s day gifts! All children should be at LEAST three months old to participate.

In your email please include your name, how old your children are.

jacki@jackigphotography@gmail.com to reserve your session!

Welcome to the world A. 7 days new| Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn Photographer | Jacki G. Photography LLC

This sweet baby boy was incredible at his newborn session. Just look at how tiny he was 5lbs and perfect baby boy. I absolutely love to photograph newborn babies. I bring all the wraps, outfits, props etc to your home. We can incorporate whatever prop you would like to use as well.

Welcome to the world K. 3 wks new| Jacki G. Photography | Richmond, VA | Family & Newborn Photographer

This sweet little one was 21 days old for her newborn session and the perfect mix of sleepy and awake.  I love the neutral and pink colors we choose for this session as well.  I set up the studio in their home so the family wouldn’t have to travel. I clean and sanitize everything after each session. I also wear a mask .

Sweet K. was a perfect model and even let me put her in a froggy pose.

If you are interested in booking a newborn session for your little one please send me an email.

Why photograph babies under two weeks old| Jacki G. Photography| Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn Photographer

Introducing a sweet little newborn girl, such a sweet little babe. I brought the studio to her home for her newborn session right before she turned two weeks old. Many people are confused or don’t understand why we recommend the right around 2 weeks of life for baby pictures. There are a few reasons. The first being that we want to capture them fresh. We love to see the wrinkles, the hairy shoulders, the flaky skin. We love the soft fingernails, tiny lashes. Each unique little feature of your newborn baby changes quickly. Soon they won’t fit so tiny in your arms. The little peach fuzz on their shoulders, back and cheeks will soon be gone. They won’t be as curly, as sleepy. Their features will change, and they won’t quite look like a newborn anymore.

They are only this fresh, this tiny for such a short time. It is a fleeting moment that we love capturing for parents and families. In this stage they sleep deeply, they love to have their legs curled in to their bodies, just like they had them in the womb. The baby acne hasn’t developed yet. These are the moments that all too often are forgotten. Sleep deprivation takes its toll.

We love creating lasting, treasured memories for families and parents of their baby’s first days of life. Moments and memories that can never be recreated. Let us capture your baby for you. You’ll never regret having gorgeous images of your new little one. We can’t wait to work with you!

These are a few of my favorites from her session.

Newborn Photography| Jacki G. Photography| Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn Photographer

Mom wanted a simple cream/white session for her sweet little girl. We also incorporated flowers and Moms wedding dress in some of the poses. Big Brother was a so good with his little sister considering he is still a baby himself. Mom also wanted more lifestyle instead of posed for their family portion of the session. The light in their basement was perfect. I brought the studio to the comfort of their home. I clean and sanitize everything after each session. These are a few of my favorites from her session.

Welcome to the world X. 11 days new| Richmond, VA| Jacki G. Photography| Family & Newborn Photographer

Studio newborn sessions are what I’m most known for and they are probably my favorite sessions to shoot. I love getting in my newborn cuddles! To have this many people trust me with their brand new babies means the word to me. I got to photograph Baby X. 11 days new. He was such a good model and Big Sis who is only 15 months old did amazing with him. I look forward to working with this family again.

Mom wanted to use the toilet paper prop since her baby was born during Covid19

Maternity session with K. | Jacki G. Photography| Richmond, VA | Family & Newborn Photographer

K. came into the studio in the middle of her third trimester for a fine art maternity shoot. I first worked with her when she was pregnant with her first baby. We had an amazing session and Big Sis was so adorable. Check out some of my favorites from her session.

If you're expecting a baby or already a parent and looking for a newborn, maternity, or family photographer, I would love to work with you to create images that you will love for a lifetime.

Introducing C. 6 days new| Jacki G. Photography| Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn Photographer

Introducing C. 6 days new. I love when i get to photograph families as they grow. I photographed her older brother a few years back and now i got to meet his baby sister. I loved the simple white and creams used for her session. Its classic and i love when parents want to use simple yet classic setups for their newborn session. It was perfectly feminine for this sweet girl. Check out some of my favorite images from this studio session below:

I love when siblings connect .