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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.

The newborn photography window will change depending on who you ask. For the type of work I do, the first 6 weeks of life, to me, are considered newborn.  Here is what to expect during the three phases of this time period:

Newborn Photography at Home
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When Should I book a Newborn Photographer?

Lifestyle photography leans more towards unposed, real reflections of your everyday life, captured in an artful way.  Our goal is to shine light and feeling on the life you are living now, moving away from posed and prompted smiles.

Lifestyle family photography session
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What is Lifestyle Photography?

Welcoming a newborn baby and having a toddler to care for is a lot! That is why having your newborn photos taken in your own home is the way to go. No bags to pack, no nap times disrupted, snacks and stuffies on hand.

Newborn Photography at home with a toddler
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Newborn Photos with a Toddler | 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

Looking for a newborn photographer in Media, Pennsylvania, but not exactly sure if lifestyle photography is what you want? Follow me on Instagram or spend some coffee time perusing the blog to feel is this approach is for your and your growing family.

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Lifestyle Newborn Photography at Home | Media, PA

The Motherhood Experience is a two part photography package. We first photograph your life as an expecting mother- a maternity session to remember this time that has been for so long. Whether it is arrival of your first baby, or your fourth, each milestone is to be honored before you shift into the new.

Steph Kines Photo Natural Indoor Newborn Photography Philadelphia
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Natural Photography | Philadelphia

There is a natural magic that unfolds when photographing inside your own home. For newborns, this is where they first travel to, where they rest and eat and cry and look around with wonderment. For new parents, this is where they figure it all out-

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Natural Newborn Photography: Indoor Lifestyle, Philadelphia

Our time together should be enjoyable, your children should have fun, your partner should think “that wasn’t so bad…” We want feel-good feelings attached to this experience so the images can bring warmth and smiles.

A mix of family photography and newborn photography during a natural lifestyle newborn photography session in Philadelphia
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Lifestyle Newborn Photography: Family on The Main Line, Philadelphia

People often ask me where my favorite place to photograph is. And the answer is always right here. Right where I am. I get lost behind my camera looking for windows of moments to frame for you and details of your life that might seem ordinary today, but will not be ordinary in a few […]

Black and White collage of a newborn photographed in his own home with his father and a sleeping portrait
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Main Line Newborn Photography at Home

We want to capture you, in your life, with your people, among your travel trinkets and thoughtful fixtures. Though there is beauty in the grand and magnificent, there is also beauty in the simple and real. You are magical in your own right, doing the things that are soooo important when it comes to raising children and building a family.

A side by side collage of the a couple expecting a baby. They are in the in the master bedroom, a place of low light. Moody, sexy, maternity photography
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Best Places to Photograph Inside: at home Photography Sessions

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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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