The coziest in-home family session | Columbus Ohio newborn and family photographer

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4/21/26

A close-up photo of a mother and father's hands gently holding a baby's feet. The baby wears blue pants. The background is soft and neutral, creating a tender, caring mood with warm lighting. Columbus Ohio newborn photography.

I can’t imagine a better way to spend a cold winter’s day than staying warm inside for a cozy in-home newborn session. The whole home was beautiful, but the nursery was just so charming with such cute and thoughtful touches.

Of course I always get questions about what to wear for your in-home session. When in doubt, dress comfy! Soft neutral tones are also a safe bet. Of course you can dress the baby in whatever bright and happy colors you’d like. In this case, they just picked colors that would coordinate well with the nursery. and it all photographed beautifully.

Woman cradling a baby in denim overalls, both smiling in a bright room. Another image shows a man lifting the smiling baby. Warm, joyful mood. Columbus Ohio newborn session.

This bright spot in their dining room filled with beautiful plants made for a great place for photos!

A smiling man lifts a laughing baby indoors by a plant. Baby wears denim and a green sweater. Soft lighting creates a warm atmosphere. Columbus Ohio newborn photographer.

When I come to your home for a session, the first thing I’m going to do is look around and find the spots with the best quality light. While I can, and often do bring supplemental lighting, for really soft and natural looking photos, the available light is typically best.

Parents lovingly holding a newborn baby in a cozy nursery with animal-themed decor. Warm lighting enhances the tender moment. Columbus, Ohio newborn photographer.

I always try to capture all the little details of the baby’s room – so much love and thought goes into this. I loved the warm soft but colorful palette they chose with the cute animals and jungle theme.

A nursery with a crib featuring animal-patterned bedding, a hanging mobile, and jungle-themed wallpaper. A wooden dresser with decor.
Mom cradles a baby in her arms on a chair in a cozy room with jungle themed wallpaper. A man stands in the doorway of the room, smiling warmly. Columbus Ohio newborn photography

The sweetest pups wanted to join in on the fun!

A couple holds a baby while a brown dog stands on two legs reaching up and wagging its tail. Nursery has animal wallpaper, crib, and light wood furniture. Cozy mood.
Woman cuddles a newborn baby on a chair with a crocheted blanket. Nearby, three framed animal illustrations on a green wall; warm, cozy atmosphere. Columbus Ohio newborn photography.

Little guy was such a good sport but definitely tuckered out a bit by the end of the session. This made for sucha. beautiful and natural moment of mama and baby napping right in the doorway of the nursery (where the light was so pretty!)

Woman in white dress holds and cuddles a sleeping baby with a pacifier, wearing blue overalls. Warm, serene setting in soft light.

Doesn’t get much cuter than a little baby yawn!

Well the gang’s all here now! Trying to get a photo with all the “kids” is no small feat! Babies and dogs have a way of making sure we don’t take things too seriously – and I love that they wanted to include all their furbabies in the photos.

Kimberly Potterf is a family and newborn photographer in Columbus, Ohio serving the downtown neighborhoods, Clintonville and all the surrounding suburbs.

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