Having a baby in the NICU can be super scary and totally exhausting. It can also mean missing out on some of the special things you had planned for your pregnancy and birth, like maternity and newborn images. When Sonny came 10 weeks early, his sweet parents let me know they would have to cancel our maternity session together. A month later, though, mama got in touch to see if I could come to the NICU and capture baby Sonny exactly as he was at that point in time. This little man had come so far already, and he was changing every day! I loved the idea, of course, and was thrilled to be a part of something so special.
When I arrived for Sonny’s NICU photos, everyone was so excited to help make them special. His nurses helped pose and wrap him, mom put little mini hats on him, and everyone was happy to snuggle him! I think his little pumpkin hat is my personal favorite đŸ™‚
I love that we were able to capture these memories for this family to look back on. Now that Sonny is home and getting bigger all the time, the scary parts of his NICU stay will start to fade a bit, but these sweet photos will one day show Sonny how tiny he was, and how loved. Welcome to the world, Sonny! I can’t wait to see how much you’ve grown when I see you next!
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