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I'm Steph, Philadelphia's Natural Newborn Photographer serving young families and expecting Mother's in Bucks County, the Main Line and Philadelphia areas.

These are lifestyle photos, using natural light, guided prompts and natural engagement among the people you love to create modern and unexpected portraits for your family.

My sessions are child-led as we capture the feeling of this time in a natural, organic way.

Birth Centers are blend of the at home-feel and care, while also being close to (or in) a hospital. You will be surrounded by medical professionals, with home-like care and more options for pain management. You will have access to showers, birthing tubs and space to walk and move around freely. Following a midwife model for delivery and care, they are also less likely to intervene during birth, allowing a more natural progression and a much less percentage of cesarean deliveries than hospitals.

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Best Birth Centers | Philadelphia

When is the last time you, yes yooouuuuu, were in a photo with your children? And not a selfie at the zoo kind of a picture, but a beautiful, connected, loving photo with your children. As a Mom, you are trying to do it all, wearing about 16 different hats a day and getting into photos with your babies might be at the very bottom of your list, if it makes your list at all. I know you have thousands of images of your littles ones doing thousands of things. I am sure you have plenty of photos and videos of your partner sharing time with your babies, but not all of us are documented with our families. Here is your push to get in the photos.

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Three Reasons to hire a Photographer

Each month I will feature a local Philadelphia family to share the inspo behind their nursery. If you are looking to a hire a newborn photographer in the Philadelphia area and you have a nursery you are proud of, be sure to mention that you would like some photos of the interior of the nursery as well. Tell your photographer what is important to you, so you can get capture photos that bring you back to this time in your life.

Woodland Themed Nursery
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Inspo for Woodland Themed Nursery | Philadelphia, PA

Your home is enough. Candid photography is a close-to-real reflection of milestones in your life, with family photos that are less posed captured in an artful way.  Our goal is to tell your story and shine light and feeling on the loving connection among your family.  We use guided prompts to help you engage with your family and children in a natural way.  Sometimes just letting your family be themselves, gives you the most unique collection of moments.

Candid Family Photos
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Candid Indoor Family Photos Bucks County PA

Your newborn photos should reflect you. Feeling comfortable and enjoying this experience is what newborn photography should be. As your photographer, I am here to help you feel at ease with our morning and help every step of the way.

Relaxed newborn photography at home
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Newborn Photography

Relaxed Newborn Photos at Home, Main Line PA

No props.  No distractions.  Just you in your own space, at your own pace.  Newborn photos are intimate, emotional and a celebration of this new chapter in your life.  For that reason, the more simple the photos, the more connection and emotion become the focus of your session. Newborn photographs are typically taken in the […]

Newborn Photos at home with a simple style
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Simple Newborn Photography, Newtown Square PA

Maternity photos are a way to show what life has been and what you are waiting for, in a natural, intimate way.  We start with lifestyle maternity photography in your home, on the porch, or around the yard.  Siblings and pets are around and we are collecting slices of your life as it is.  The second part of our in home maternity photo session, we show off your belly and get lots of skin on skin.  This is time for woman to feel sexy, celebrated and loved by their partner. 

Lifestyle Maternity Photos at home
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What is Lifestyle Maternity Photography?

I get asked often if pets can be included in newborn photos and the answer if always yes.  During our booking process, we talk about your pet’s age, personality and how comfortable they are around the new baby.  

If the introduction between your newborn and your animal has gone smoothly and you feel confident including them in our session, we can bring them into the photographs in a variety of ways.

Including pets and dogs in your newborn session at home
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Including Pets in Newborn Photos at Home

There is not a right or wrong time to photograph growing bellies.  So much depends on how fast you are showing, how you are feeling physically and emotionally, and what protocol your health care practitioners have suggested for you.  Generally speaking the 27-33 week window has been a common time for mothers to have a belly to show off, but still feel comfortable and free to move around.  

Maternity Photos with children
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When to book a Maternity Session | Philadelphia, PA

This Mother was a little unsure of hiring a professional newborn photographer to come to her home, but she was sooooo happy she said yes! This sweet baby has changed so much over the past few months that his newborn photos are now a memory to be relived.

Natural Newborn Photos in your Home
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Newborn Photos at Home | Philadelphia PA

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Are you ready to create something unexpected and beautiful for your heart and your home?

Me too.

STEPH KINES

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