In-home family session | Columbus Ohio maternity and newborn photography

Maternity and Newborns

6/16/26

Smiling family of four sits on a light couch, parents holding a newborn and toddler in a bright living room. Family photography

It’s always an honor to be welcomed into a family’s home to capture the sweetest moments. In-home newborn sessions are always a little extra special. Like many of my other clients, Jenni and Nick began as a newly engaged couple reaching out for wedding and engagement photography. Fast-forward a few years and here we are!

There’s nothing like photographing a couple’s firstborn, but I love capturing the dynamic with little ones embracing their new sibling. The playful curiosity mixed with moments of “look at me” sass like only a toddler knows so well!

I also wanted to share a few images of Jenni, Nick and their daughter weeks before baby number two arrived. Maternity sessions are such a special way to celebrate this time and relative calm before baby arrives. The dynamic with a toddler in the mix may shifts a bit of course, but it adds a candid playfulness to the session which I love. Kids have a way of keeping it real!

Only a few weeks left to soak up time with mommy and daddy as an only child. She’s going to be the best big sister though!

Is there anything more beautiful than a glowing momma? I realize there are probably days when you don’t quite feel your best, but trust me when I say you will look back one day in awe of yourself. And your kids will appreciate seeing these photos of their gorgeous and amazing mother.

Smiling pregnant woman wearing a light pink dress poses in a sunlit garden, beside her husband and toddler touching her belly. Motherhood photography

Jump ahead just several weeks later – just the sweetest (and fleeting!) moment with these sisters.

A sleeping newborn and toddler laying on soft white bedding facing each other, both wearing soft cream clothing, The toddler gently holds the baby's hand, very sweet moment, Columbus Ohio family photography

One of the things I love about in-home sessions is documenting this stage of the whole family’s life. I want to capture a sense of place, and anything that makes it uniquely your home. For close-up portraits, I’m always going to scope out the home when I arrive and look for the best light. I really try to keep it simple though. Good light, calm vibes, great photos.

A series of three candid images, family of four, parents holding a newborn baby and smiling at their toddler girl, sitting on the floor of the baby'room, small bookshelves and toys in the background

And when a toddler is involved, I tend to follow their lead a bit and give the parents some time to settle in. Sometimes they need a little time to warm up, other times they welcome the attention. So much of being a good photographer is about “reading the room” and figuring out what people need to feel most comfortable.

When I step back and allow people a little space to warm up and relax, it’s much easier to capture moments like this.

Sleeping newborn baby girl in a white dress and bow headband on a white quilt, peaceful and serene with soft natural light

Sweet dreams, little one!

Black and white photo of sleeping newborn baby, cradled by adult hands on a knitted blanket, wearing a bow headband, Smiling family of four sitting on a bed, together, parents with toddler and newborn in a bright bedroom with cream pillows and bedding. Columbus Ohio newborn photography
Sleeping newborn baby girl in white onesie and large hair bow on a white bed, with her mother gently holding her hand on a knit blanket

I certainly don’t need to tell you that they don’t stay this little for very long. Before you know it, they will be graduating high school! (Oh yeah, and did I mention I photograph high school seniors?) Wait, too soon?

Smiling couple sits on a bed holding their newborn in a cozy bedroom, Smiling family of four sitting on a bed, together, parents with toddler and newborn in a bright bedroom with cream pillows and bedding. Columbus Ohio newborn photography

I can just hear her cute little giggle! This is actually one of my favorites from this session. Not quite perfect, but also, absolutely perfect.

Giggling toddler and sleeping newborn on a white bed, both in cream outfits, with soft natural light

Is there anything cuter than a little baby yawn?

Black-and-white photo of smiling parents cradling a yawning newborn with a bow headband on a bed, sharing a tender moment Smiling family of four sitting on a bed, together, parents with toddler and newborn in a bright bedroom with cream pillows and bedding. Columbus Ohio newborn photography
Smiling family of four sitting on a bed, together, parents with toddler and newborn in a bright bedroom with cream pillows and bedding. Columbus Ohio newborn photography

Or a happy giggly toddler playing peek-a-boo?

Smiling family of four sitting on a bed, together, parents with toddler and newborn in a bright bedroom with cream pillows and bedding. Columbus Ohio newborn photography
Smiling family of four sitting on a bed, together, parents with toddler and newborn in a bright bedroom with cream pillows and bedding. Columbus Ohio newborn photography
Smiling blonde mother in blue floral dress kisses her newborn on a white bed with cream pillows in a soft, cozy bedroom. Columbus Ohio newborn photography
A dad smiles as he cradles his baby girl, gazing at her warmly in a soft, cozy home setting.
Black-and-white family portrait: father kisses sleeping newborn; mother smiles holding baby, with dad beside them, dramatic window light

There is something so timeless about a soft black and white photograph of a newborn. I always deliver a curated set of black and white images with my newborn and family galleries.

Few things in this career are more validating and rewarding than walking into a family’s home and seeing so many beautiful photos that I have captured for them over the years displayed so intentionally on their walls. This right here just makes my heart swell! What an honor.

A modern gallery wall of black and white photographs in thin black frames showing couples, wedding and baby portraits, warm and sentimental

Thank you again to the sweetest family for trusting me with capturing so many of your life’s biggest moments!

See you next time!

Smiling family of four on a porch and lawn outside a white house in a suburb neighborhood, toddler is waving

Kimberly Potterf is a Columbus, Ohio photographer documenting couples and families in all stages of life. In her Grandview-area studio or On-location serving Columbus and surrounding suburbs including Worthington, Dublin, Powell, Bexley, Upper Arlington, Westerville and Galena.

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