Baby S | Fresh 48 Hospital Newborn Session | Salmon Creek

I always get so excited when I get Fresh 48 inquiries for hospitals that I have never had the pleasure of capturing these special moments at. The light, room configuration, atmosphere, and decor vary so much between hospitals! It’s always such a fun challenge to figure it all out! Not only was I excited about having a newborn baby session at Salmon Creek Legacy hospital, I was also excited to capture this specific family. We connected so well on the phone and I especially loved that they had an older daughter as it reminded me of my sister and I. I can still remember the day my sister was born and how I instantly felt this overwhelming bond with her. It was no surprise to me that their sweet older daughter and newborn baby girl shared the same immediate connection. This was nothing short a dream session with the most wonderful family <3

Based in Portland Oregon, Danielle of Four Jays Photography is an in hospital fresh 48 and in home newborn photographer serving the greater Portland area including Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Happy Valley, Oregon City, and other local cities.

Baby S | Hospital NICU Fresh 48 Newborn Session | Portland Oregon

Every birth story is different, even within the same family. And while they all may be different, they are also full of beautiful moments. Sweet baby S arrived 3 weeks early and had to spend 10 days in the NICU at St. Vincents hospital in Portland Oregon. Thankfully, the stay was short and there were not any major complications! Her sweet “big” brother even helped decorate her room with his beautiful artwork <3

Here are a few of my favorite portraits from their Fresh 48 session.

Based in Portland Oregon, Danielle of Four Jays Photography is an in hospital fresh 48 and in home newborn photographer serving the greater Portland area including Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Happy Valley, Oregon City, and other local cities.

Baby P | Lake Oswego In Home Newborn Session

Sometimes when I’m getting to know a family on our first phone call, I just know we’ll be a perfect fit. I can say this without a doubt about this sweet family! We were laughing and getting really excited as we started planning an in home baby session for their little girl! It’s very common for families to want a neutral set up and also a splash of color! We went with mauve and cream, and the mauve matched her baby blankets and newborn hospital gown perfectly! She was a little angel and a dream to photograph at exactly 14 days new!

Based in Portland Oregon, Danielle of Four Jays Photography is an in home newborn photographer serving the greater Portland area including Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Happy Valley, Oregon City, and other local cities. 

Baby B | In Home Newborn Session | SW Portland Oregon

Capturing the arrival of a new family member is so incredibly special. Each family is different, and each baby is different, but the love that surrounds them is always familiar. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing this family before they were a family, and I’ve watched them grow both in numbers and in heart. They are a family that is always fun to be around and who can be counted on if you ever need anything. Seeing them complete their family with the arrival of their son was truly a blessing.

Baby B was welcomed home not only by his loving parents, but also by 2 adoring big sisters. While I’m sure they’ll have normal sibling scuffles later, no one could get enough of baby B and I can totally see why. Right from the start he was happy and content, and rocked his newborn session. He adores mom snuggles and no doubt has dad’s talent for music. I’m so excited that I’ll get to be a part of this little guys life and watch him as he passes every wonderful milestone <3

Baby E | Lake Oswego Newborn Photography Session

I can’t tell you how excited I was when I was contacted about Baby E’s upcoming arrival!! I photographed his now big brother, as a newborn, almost exactly 2 years earlier. This family is just so sweet, and I couldn’t be happier to document these very special moments for them a second time! I remember big brother was an alert baby, but this little one may be the most alert newborn I have ever photographed! Most of his “sleepy” images are mostly blinks :)

It’s always a little bittersweet for me when I deliver their final artwork, but luckily I’ll be seeing them again for a one year family session!

Based in Portland Oregon, Danielle of Four Jays Photography is an in home newborn photographer serving the greater Portland area including Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Happy Valley, Oregon City, and other local cities.