Read the Interview and view the Baby Portraits from a New Year's Newborn Session

When was your baby born?
November 30, 2016

What was your baby's height and weight at birth?
21.5 inches; 7 lb 13 oz

Was your baby early, late or on time?
Late

What area of Pittsburgh do you call home?
Mt. Lebanon 

What was your first thought when you found out you were pregnant?
I can't believe it! We had been trying for a long time and I was surprised!

How did you tell the father you were expecting?
Gave him an 'I love Daddy' onesie 

How did you style the nursery?
Rustic nautical....wooden and nautical decor (in tan, navy, and white)

How do you chose your baby's name?
We both liked it best of all the names we thought of.

What are you looking forward to doing with your baby?
Everything! We both love to ski and hope to teach him one day!

Write 3 adjectives that describe your baby.
Adorable, Alert, Hungry :)

Share a piece of advice to an expecting mom.
Don't get upset if you have days in the beginning where you don't get anything else accomplished besides caring for your baby! I have had to become okay with this which still isn't easy!

What has been the biggest struggle since coming home from the hospital?
Lack of sleep and trying to learn why it is that your baby is upset

Why is newborn photography important to you?
Captures one of the most important memories we will have as a family!

Where did you deliver?
Magee

Who is your OB/GYN?
Womancare Associates-Dr. England

If any of your personal items were used during the portrait session, where were they from? Target, Pottery Barn, Etsy, etc.
Lou Lou and Co.- striped blanket/swaddle and hat

Laura Mares is an experienced photographer specializing in capturing timeless family keepsakes. Laura works on location and in her fully equipped home studio, located in Mt. Lebanon, eight miles south of Pittsburgh, PA. Laura’s style is creative, natural, and timeless. Would you like beautiful portraits of your newborn baby, to update your child and family portraits or to document a milestone in your life such as a wedding, graduation, birthday or reunion? If you are interested in high quality, timeless photographs, book your session today, call (412) 654-3367 or email [email protected]. To view a wide range of gorgeous portraits and to get great tips, advice and beautiful inspiration follow us on Instagram and Facebook.