Note to family:
Today was quite a day!... As many of you know I volunteer for NILMDTS an organization that provides the gift of professional photography to parents suffering the loss of a child. I had just completed a session at the hospital and was working my way through the maze of halls in hopes to find my way back to the hospital exit, when to my most wonderful surprise I run into Chris (of awesome Vivian & Chris-whos wedding I did last year) and who also happen to have a baby at the hospital last night :)
Chris and Donna (Chris's mom) were just walking out of the room Vivian and baby Henry were in.....how EXCITED was I not only to get to see them but also incredibly grateful at their gift to invite me in to catch a sneak peak of baby Henry. Seeing Henry blessed me without measure and turned my tears of sadness into tears of gladness! BOY! did I need that gift right then....Thank you sweet Bigelow family....I love you all so very much! Can't wait for Henry's official newborn session. In the meantime enjoy these quick few :)
Hugs,
Miranda
Welcome, Little One: A Fresh 48 Hospital Session
The first 48 hours with your newborn are a whirlwind of emotions, sleepy cuddles, and brand-new discoveries. It's a time so fleeting, yet so monumental. This is why I adore Fresh 48 hospital sessions. They're a way to beautifully document those initial moments—the tiny details, the first yawns, and the pure, unfiltered love that fills the hospital room.
This session was extra special because I had the joy of reconnecting with a couple whose wedding I photographed last year. I was at the hospital for a different reason entirely when, by the most wonderful coincidence, I ran into Chris, the proud new dad! He was just outside the room where his wife, Vivian, and their new son, Henry, were resting.
What an incredible gift to be invited in to capture a few moments of their new family of three. Stepping into that room, I was immediately struck by the calm and profound joy. Little Henry was a perfect, tiny miracle, and seeing him wrapped in his parents' loving gaze was a powerful reminder of life's beautiful new beginnings.
A Fresh 48 session is about capturing the authentic. It’s not a posed newborn session with props and backdrops. It’s about the truth of the moment: the hospital bands on the wrist, the first outfits, and the tender way a new parent holds their baby. It's about preserving that very newness before you even leave the hospital.
Thank you, Bigelow family, for allowing me to share in this sacred time. These images are a precious sneak peek into your journey, and I can't wait to capture your next chapter during Henry's official newborn session.
Booking Your Fresh 48 Session
A Fresh 48 session is best booked in advance to ensure availability. The best time for the shoot is typically within 24–48 hours after birth. It's a fantastic way to remember the raw, emotional beauty of your baby's very first days.
I am a strong believer that every family deserves to have these memories preserved. For more information on booking your Fresh 48 or in-home newborn session, please visit my website.