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February 21, 2019

Little One |Vacaville Newborn Photographer

It was a pleasure to have this sweet baby boy and his parents in my photography studio a couple of months ago. Little Roman was excited to come into the world and was born very early–at 28 weeks gestation. It’s always a little scary when a baby comes so soon before his due date. Roman had to spend a few months in the NICU where the doctors and nurses could look after him. They did an amazing job and released this happy and healthy baby boy from the hospital right before Halloween (he wasn’t even due until December!)

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Lots of Love in a Tiny Package

When mom and dad brought Roman to my studio for his newborn photography session, it was still 5 weeks before his original due date. Although he had grown a lot since his birth (he was born at only 2.05 pounds and 14.35 inches) he was still so tiny! Roman’s claim to fame is that he is the smallest baby I have ever had in my photo studio. What a sweetheart!

I was so careful as I posed this delicate little guy for newborn pictures. He did a wonderful job for me and is such a handsome boy!

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A Musical Flair

Roman’s daddy is musical, so we decided to include a little musical flair in this newborn photo shoot, using dad’s guitar. Everyone wants their photography session to be personal and unique. A great way to do that is to bring a special prop from home that reflects parents’ interests or hobbies.

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Welcoming a baby into the world is such an exciting time, and I was grateful to be a small part of it in my role as newborn photographer. I loved meeting Roman and taking his baby pictures. Congratulations to mom and dad on their beautiful baby boy!

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October 12, 2018

What to Expect at Your Newborn Session | Footsteps Photography, Vacaville

What to Expect at Your Newborn Session

Congratulations, you’re pregnant and expecting! You know you want to capture your newborn while they’re little but are not sure when to schedule their pictures or start planning their first newborn session. Since I get a lot of questions about these sessions, I decided to put together a short Q+A to help my parents prepare for the day.

When should I start planning?

My newborn sessions are limited so it’s very important to plan ahead to secure your spot. I highly recommend booking your session before your baby is born. After we pick a date, we will discuss the themes, styles, props and other details during our phone or in-person consultation.

Below is a photo from my client’s newborn shoot. Gavin’s parents wanted his session to be simple and planned on incorporating green and neutral tones. The mossy backdrop, wraps and baby bed were props provided by my studio; coordinated with nursery artwork.

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What age should I bring my little one in?

Newborns are best photographed before they are 3 weeks old. At this age they are very sleepy, bendy and easy to pose.

For Gavin, timing was perfect! He was under a week old when I photographed him for his session.

How long is the session?

Every baby is different but you can expect a newborn shoot to take anywhere from 2-4 hours. I like to take my time with your little one and make sure every pose is executed carefully. And allow plenty of time for baby to take breaks to eat as needed.

Do I need to bring anything?

Other than your precious baby, a pacifier is HIGHLY recommended to help soothe them when transitioning between poses. Diaper bag essentials such as milk, diapers and extra clothes are also recommended. Please bring any special items you’d like to incorporate into the photo session as well. Since our session can go on for a couple of hours, feel free to bring snacks and drinks if you get hungry.

As we were wrapping up our session, Gavin changed into the cutest going home outfit. I found the smallest bat and baseball from my prop collection that went perfectly with his outfit and starting shooting away.

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Last but not least….

Follow the prep guide, sit back and relax! Your little one is in good hands.

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Footsteps-Photography is owned by Amanda Webb. Amanda is a newborn, child, cake smash, maternity, and a family photographer. Amanda specializes in newborn, cake smash, and maternity portraiture.

While her husband is in the military, Amanda proudly serves her military community at Travis Air Force Base and her local community. Amanda also serves the surrounding areas that include (but not limited to): Vacaville, Solano County, Travis AFB, Fairfield, Napa Valley, Davis, Elk Grove, Concord, Sacramento, Beale AFB, Modesto, Walnut Creek, Oakland, San Francisco, and other surrounding Bay Area cities.

If you’d like to book a session, please get in touch by visiting my contact form. I would love it if you drop me a line and tell me what type of session you are interested in!

September 30, 2018

Lil’ Slugger’s Newborn Session | Vacaville Photographer

Benjamin’s parents are huge baseball fans and wanted to incorporate their favorite game into their son’s newborn session. Though we were adding some classic touches we still wanted to keep this session clean and modern. Benjamin was representing the New York Yankees in style!

The NY Yankee’s Youngest Fan

Today, mom and Benjamin were in the studio for his special newborn session! Throughout the shoot, Benjamin was calm and slept most of the time. His newborn session featured neutral tones with pops of color. I found the cutest handmade teddy bear at Britches and Bonnet. It was so precious how Benjamin snuggled up next to his teddy. Next, I placed Benjamin in a basket with some unique pieces. Mom brought their Yankee’s Baseball that went perfectly with the baseball theme. The chunky knit blankets were unique pieces that I crocheted. I wanted to keep with the teal and neutral color scheme so I decided to create my own props. Last, one of mom’s must-haves was a fun, starry background that worked wonderfully. It was the perfect modern touch to Benjamin’s Newborn Session.

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Footsteps-Photography is owned by Amanda Webb. Amanda is a newborn, child, cake smash, maternity, and a family photographer. Amanda specializes in newborn, cake smash, and maternity portraiture.

If you’d like to book a session, please do get in touch by visiting my contact form. I would love it if you drop me a line and tell me what type of session you are interested in!

September 27, 2018

Fiesta Cake Smash Session | Footsteps Photography

Fiesta Cake Smash Session

Who doesn’t love a party? Today, we had a fiesta for Alexander’s First Cake Smash. The studio was colorful, vibrant and festive. I made sure everything was ready for the birthday boy’s arrival.

Baby Shark Always Wins

Alex’s Cake Smash Session was very special and honored his Mexican heritage. Mom brought a couple of outfits along with the cutest custom birthday hat! When it was time to begin our session, I noticed that Alex was a little shy in front of the camera. Since his mom mentioned he liked music, I turned to a song that hasn’t failed me yet. We sang and danced to the “Baby Shark” song and another favorite of his, “La Vaca Lola”. The background music put Alex in a great mood and brought out his gorgeous smile.

When it was time for dessert Alex’s eyes lit up. I captured the biggest grin when he saw his cake, provided by Sweet Dulces. Alex dug right into his cake without hesitation! Destruction never looked so cute.

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Footsteps-Photography is owned by Amanda Webb. Amanda is a newborn, child, cake smash, maternity, and a family photographer. Amanda specializes in newborn, cake smash, and maternity portraiture.

If you’d like to book a session, please do get in touch by visiting my contact form. I would love it if you drop me a line and tell me what type of session you are interested in!

September 12, 2018

Garden Maternity + Newborn Session | Vacaville Photography

With dad back from deployment and mom nearing her due date, now was the perfect time to shoot the Stacy’s Maternity Session. It’s hard to believe that this was the first maternity shoot for these parents. The Stacy’s were so comfortable and natural in front of the camera. Mom looked elegant in the maternity gown from Miss Madison Photo Props. You could see the pregnancy glow as she stood by the roses. The garden was an ideal setting to capture the love that waited for little Ava.

Ava Makes her Debut

Shorty after the Stacy’s maternity session, Ava decided to make her big debut! Her newborn session was spring inspired and involved all things pastel and floral. I found a frill pettiskirt at cutecute.co.uk — the perfect accessory for a little princess. Keeping with the floral theme, I placed Ava on a knit blanket and surrounded her with pink peonies and petals. She looked absolutely precious!

As our session came to a close the Stacy’s announced that they were moving to Hawaii. There is nothing quite like settling into a new routine and having to move again. Military life can be hard but it does have its perks. Sometimes they involve tropical paradise!

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Footsteps-Photography is owned by Amanda Webb. Amanda is a newborn, child, cake smash, maternity, and a family photographer. Amanda specializes in newborn, cake smash, and maternity portraiture.

If you’d like to book a session, or have questions about my sessions please get in touch by visiting my contact form. I would love it if you drop me a line and tell me what type of session you are interested in!

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August 2, 2016

And Baby Makes Six Maternity and Newborn Session – Footsteps Photography, Maternity and Newborn Photographer near Travis AFB & Vacaville, CA

I adore this family and was so excited to hear they were expecting their fourth child. The love they all have for one another shines through in these photos. Lopez_MatNB_01 copy Lopez_MatNB_02 copy Lopez_MatNB_04 copy Lopez_MatNB_05 copy Lopez_MatNB_07 copy Lopez_MatNB_12 copy I’m sure these two would tell you that a good sense of humor is essential to enjoying such a full life. Lopez_MatNB_13 copy Lopez_MatNB_15 copy Lopez_MatNB_16 copy Lopez_MatNB_18 copy Lopez_MatNB_19 copy Lopez_MatNB_20 copy Lopez_MatNB_21 copy Lopez_MatNB_25 copy Lopez_MatNB_26 copy We made sure the matriarch of the family felt pampered and beautiful. She was just glowing and this turquoise dress was a near perfect match for her stunning eyes. Lopez_MatNB_27 copy Lopez_MatNB_29 copy Lopez_MatNB_33 copy Lopez_MatNB_34 copy We also got to try out Footsteps Photography’s latest addition to our maternity dress collection. I made this gown specifically to use in the lavendar fields and could not be happier with the result. No matter how big or small your bump is, this gown is practically magic and fits everyone. Lopez_MatNB_41 copy Lopez_MatNB_43 copy Lopez_MatNB_46 copy A short time after this maternity session, baby McCauley made his grand entrance into the world and came to the studio for his big debut. The older siblings were excited and proud to show off their newest addition. Aren’t they a good looking bunch?! Lopez_MatNB_47 copy Lopez_MatNB_51 copy Lopez_MatNB_52 copy Lopez_MatNB_56 copy Lopez_MatNB_58 copy Lopez_MatNB_59 copy Lopez_MatNB_62 copy McCauley was a dream, checking out everything we were doing with great curiosity. Lopez_MatNB_63 copy Lopez_MatNB_65 copy Lopez_MatNB_67 copy Lopez_MatNB_68 copy His nursery theme is lime green and black mustaches so we had some fun using that as inspiration for a few of the shots. Lopez_MatNB_72 copy Lopez_MatNB_74 copy Lopez_MatNB_80 copy Lopez_MatNB_81 copy Lopez_MatNB_82 copy Ultimately, the excitement proved to be too much and the little man fell into a deep sleep. Lopez_MatNB_85 copy Lopez_MatNB_86 copy Lopez_MatNB_88 copy Lopez_MatNB_90 copy