We have a ton of South Alabama newborns scheduled. The biggest question we have from new parents is: "What do I bring to my Newborn Session?"  Leaving the house for the first time with that perfect little angel is a real wake up call for your packing skills. The first time, if feels like you are moving. Seriously. You think....What do I need, well obviously I need everything....diapers, diaper stuff, clothes, more clothes, extra blankets, extra pacifiers, bottles, extra bottles...breathe. Stop.  Just breathe. Daphne Ellenburg's Newborn homework will really save the day.

Every portrait session at Ellenburg Photography includes homework and a bring list. So no matter what we do for you, you will get a list of suggested things to bring and suggested things to do. We've been doing this for quite a while, so you can trust us. And for newborns, no one is better than South Alabama Photographer, Daphne Ellenburg. If you are nervous, Daphne will assure you that everyone is nervous. But the proof is in our homework. If you do the homework, you will have a great session. If you miss a few, but do the items listed in BOLD, you will have a great session. 

Our checklist includes things that you should have in your diaper bag, it has a list of things to pack the day before - so you don't have to think about it. Our list will ask you to bring one special item for your new baby to be photographed with and one special outfit. 

Baby Elizabeth (shown above) was given a strand of pearls by her father on the day she was born. This was the perfect thing to bring along for this family's "special item." Other great specials things could be: A family quilt, A sonogram photo or other special photograph, New fun shoes, a headband or crown - if it is special to you, Daphne Ellenburg will make it part of your shoot. 

For your special outfit, many new parents bring the coming home outfit from the hospital. After all, a lot of you parents are spending sometimes hundreds of dollars on that one outfit, it's the perfect add in to your session. Other things that are great to bring is vintage clothing from your childhood - some grandparents saved a ton of sweet delicate baby clothes. Ask them if they have any that you could bring along. Can you imaging having a photo of you and your baby in the exact same outfit? So fun. If you have the first photo, bring it along and Ellenburg Photography can try to match the style.

The next most important part of your homework, is to plan to be photographed with your child. We poll all of our new parents at the consults and ask them if they have a photograph of their Mom with them as a newborn? Less than 5% can say yes to anything more than just a snapshot. We will create a gorgeous portrait of you and your new baby that will reflect all the joy you feel in your heart back to you like a mirror. We will also photograph your first family portrait. The homework comes with a suggested wardrobe guide to make it easy.

The homework includes things to eat and not eat if you are breastfeeding. It includes a sleep schedule and a suggested feeding schedule. It includes a list of things to bring.

The LIST is a lifesaver. When you do your homework, you make the most of your time in the studio and get really stunning portraits of that beautiful new baby.

Did you know that Daphne Ellenburg stocks custom wraps, head pieces and one of a kind outfits for newborn portraits? You have access to all her gorgeous treasures that she has been accumulating for over 15 years to use during your session. This alone takes so much pressure off our new parents. Relax and let Daphne Ellenburg create the beautiful portraits you've been dreaming of your whole life.

Daphne Ellenburg is award-winning Wedding, Newborn, and Baby Photographer. She is the owner of a bustling Portrait photography business called Ellenburg Photography and a brand new Boudoir studio both located in Southern Alabama. Daphne has a supportive family and a fancy-pants 2000 sq ft studio in the heart of Saraland, Alabama. She loves college football, big handbags, lip gloss and all things Apple. She also enjoys writing about her Photo-Adventures and her entertaining family. Daphne is a proud member of PPA, WPPI, and the local chamber. Catch up with her at EllenburgPhotography.com or email her at daphne@ellenburgphotography.com. 
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Growing a baby is a truly magical time in your life. Daphne Ellenburg’s beautiful maternity photos capture both the beauty and exciting emotions of this special time. Pregnancy is a life-changing experience, and these priceless memories are captured as the art of your gorgeous life with Daphne’s beautiful maternity photography.
With many years of experience, Alabama photographer Daphne Ellenburg specializes in fine art studio photography and lifestyle Maternity Photography. Daphne has gained a great reputation as an esteemed Gulf Coast Maternity Photographer. Her maternity photography celebrates your voluptuous curves and natural glow of your pregnancy.

Celebrate your amazing new baby with Maternity Portraits at Ellenburg Photography. 

The portraits created at Ellenburg Photography are infused with the excitement and anticipation of pregnancy. Maternity Photography clients love her attention to detail. Daphne's Pregnancy Photography focuses on the shape, the shadows, and unmatched emotions of pregnancy. Most importantly, her portraits capture the joy of motherhood, and the special bond between parents and child, along with the special bond between soon to be new parents. Gulf Coast Maternity Photographer, Daphne Ellenburg does her sessions in our Saraland Alabama, or on location.  Each setting offers its own unique lighting and mood. Each session also allows new Mom's to enjoy our gorgeous collection of maternity gowns for your portrait session.

A new baby coming into a home is no doubt going to receive a lot of love. Daphne Ellenburg always try to include photographs that focus on the strong bond between Mom and Dad, because bringing a new child into the world with someone you love is, without a doubt, love in its purest form. As a maternity photographer in Saraland, showing that great love back to you in amazing portraiture - now that is our ultimate goal.

Your Maternity Portrait session is generally scheduled around 32 – 38 weeks.

Ellenburg Photography views your maternity session as the beginning of a beautiful new relationship. She looks forward to capturing not only your maternity photography, but also your newborn photography, baby photography and family photography to be treasured for years to come.

Pregnancy Photography in South Alabama is a beautiful thing. South Alabama Women on our beautiful gulf coast love their baby from the moment they know that he or she is growing inside of them. There is nothing like it in the world, and it is a memory that will be cherished forever. The problem is that many times a woman does not feel beautiful during pregnancy. A professional maternity photographer knows the right angles to shoot, and will provide you with beautiful, tasteful and flattering maternity portraits that will be a treasured keepsake for all your life. We capture time in photos, this is a time that you can now hold onto forever in beautiful portraiture.
Maternity photography is truly art when it is at its very best. Professional South Alabama Photographer, Daphne Ellenburg knows how to manipulate the studio lighting to get the best affect for you to feel the most beautiful in your portraits.

A pregnancy photographer based in South Alabama focuses on the female and her natural essence, and allowing the true personality and beauty of each mom-to-be to come through in every portrait. Highlights and shadows and surrounding details all come together to create an amazing masterpiece, thanks to the skill and talent of Saraland Alabama maternity photographer, Daphne Ellenburg. The final images will reflect breathtaking silhouettes and beautiful voluptuous curvy lines unique to the woman herself and she is transformed into a work of photographic art – maternity photography – that is flawless and timeless.

Daphne loves making Pregnant women feel beautiful both inside and out during her Maternity Portrait Sessions. 

Among the most accomplished and renowned pregnancy artists of the area, South Alabama maternity photographer, Daphne Ellenburg, loves making pregnant women feel beautiful inside and out. The maternity photography works that she creates are by far among the best in the region. Specially trained in the field of pregnancy photography, Daphne Ellenburg – a Gulf Coast maternity photographer presents you with image quality that is both beautiful and exceptional. Ellenburg Photography is creative and really knows how to capture the truly natural beauty of a woman and her pregnancy. These are pieces of your history that can be passed down through several generations, and will be adored by everyone who sees them, thanks to the skill of maternity photographer Daphne Ellenburg, located in Saraland, Alabama.

Whether you are having timeless family heirlooms created, or you are wanting something done of a more private nature, maternity photographer, Daphne Ellenburg will give you photos that you’ll love. The true beauty that shows through your portraits is beyond description. You actually have to see for yourself, and even then it is hard to believe that Daphne was able to reflect this great love back to you in portraiture. Even if you had no intention of sharing your maternity photography, you will want these classic beauties to be seen, at least by close friends and relatives.

Ellenburg Photography will create Pregnancy Portraits that you will love.

Ellenburg Photography’s maternity photography is beautifully taken, lighting is perfect to flatter the silhouette and then the editing process takes the actual finished product to extraordinary new heights. You will see your maternity photography and have a whole new appreciation for both the art, and for your body during this pregnancy. You will finally see how truly beautiful that you and that pregnancy can be. Trust the experts at Ellenburg Photography to photography you during your pregnancy.

Pregnancy in South Alabama is such hard work.  I mean look at you, you're trying to do everything just like that baby doesn't bother you at all....You're working full speed, getting a baby's room together and trying to stay healthy for that special someone who is going to change your life completely. And it's so darn HOT. All the time. Maternity portraits are often overlooked just because you are too busy. I have four babies and I know how you are feeling. My advise is to slow down, and get your portrait created. Not for you, but for your baby.

Maternity Portraits are the FIRST gift you give your baby. Think about it, you will never look like this again. Believe me, I know sometimes we are thankful for that because our ankles are swollen and are rings don't fit, but inside you for a limited time is a perfect little gift from God waiting to come out and change the world. Your world.

Do you have a portrait of your Mom pregnant with you? I poll every Mom that comes into my Saraland, Alabama portrait studio with this question and only 1 out of 5 have one, and it's not usually more than a snapshot.  Right NOW, YOU have time to give your baby something stunning. South Alabama Photographer, Daphne Ellenburg can help you create something MORE special than you can even imagine. Coming into the Ellenburg Photography Portrait studio allows a professional photographer to help you create the best portrait of you and your baby with amazing lighting and gorgeous wraps and dresses to accentuate your bump while keeping you looking amazing. 

Our South Alabama studio stocks gorgeous gowns in beautiful neutrals and bright colors to make you look and feel beautiful. Your pregnancy glow will gleam.

Maternity portraits are a great way to document this special time with your husband or partner. It's going to only be the two of you for a little longer. Your new baby will loving seeing you both together in his photo.  And if  your new baby has siblings, I know they are excited to be a BIG brother or BIG sister. They would love to be in a photo to show how excited you are that your family is growing.

Maternity Portraits are also a great time to start hunting for that special photographer to capture the precious new life that God has blessed you with. Someone that can see her as beautiful as you do. Someone who will have the patience and kindness you want when handling your precious Angel. Odds are if you find someone who specializes in Maternity, they also specialize in babies.

Don't wait! Schedule your maternity session for 33-35 weeks - but in all seriousness, if you're still pregnant, it's NOT too late. Daphne Ellenburg has literally had Maternity sessions, 2 days before delivery. (You know who you are :-)! )  If you are in a time crunch, tell your photographer, any good one will find a way to work you in. Don't spend one minute regretting that you didn't get this wonderful portrait opportunity. Beautiful Maternity portraits are the best gift you can give your baby before you give them the world. Call Daphne Ellenburg to book a consultation for your Maternity portraits. You won't regret it.

Are you expecting an addition to your family this year? or maybe someone you love? Amazing Maternity Portraits are just one click away. Let the talented photographers at Ellenburg Photography create the Maternity Portraits you've always dreamed of having. Don't let this amazing time in your life slip away.

Daphne Ellenburg is award-winning Newborn Photographer. She is the owner of a bustling Portrait photography business called Ellenburg Photography located in Southern Alabama. Daphne has a supportive family and a fancy-pants 2000 sq ft studio in the heart of Saraland, Alabama. She loves college football, big handbags, lip gloss and all things Apple. She also enjoys writing about her Photo-Adventures and her entertaining family. Daphne is a proud member of PPA, WPPI, and the local chamber. Catch up with her at EllenburgPhotography.com or email her at daphne@ellenburgphotography.com. 
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