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Is it safe to pose a newborn?
Absolutely, when done safely! In the photography world, there are a lot of negative comments on photographer's posts calling what they're doing cruel or mean and the baby looks uncomfortable and these people are just uneducated and wrongly opinionated. A professional newborn photographer has the knowledge and experience to pose a newborn safely and there is actually a lot to it which is why professionals generally cost more for their services. There is no college or universit
Melony Matson - Little and Sweet Photography
Feb 145 min read


Does age matter for Newborn Photography?
Yes, and no - to an extent but it's not limited to what most people think. Opinions will differ but this is based on my own experience and skill level. It is taught that the best time for newborn photography is within the first two weeks after birth so a lot of new parents often miss having them done because their baby is older than that, sometimes because they just weren't thinking of it or baby was in the hospital for a while after birth. The truth is, every newborn session
Melony Matson - Little and Sweet Photography
Feb 132 min read


Updated Studio Tour!
Now that I have some new client seating in the newborn room, I wanted to do an updated studio tour video! Not much else has changed...
Melony Matson - Little and Sweet Photography
Feb 13, 20251 min read


Let's talk poses, complexity and safety!
This is another example of unsafe posing. Yes it's adorable and baby LOOKS secure and comfortable, but the risk at having no physical...
Melony Matson - Little and Sweet Photography
Feb 12, 20254 min read


Monthly Mini Sessions - Updated!
Once a month, we’ll be offering one or two dates for a mini session to open up more accessible opportunities for families to have a few portraits done for just about any reason throughout the year, starting in January. These are quick mini sessions in limited time for a specified number of images, they are not intended for multiple outfit changes, set ups or blending session types together. They are not themed, but are simplistic portraits with a white backdrop. For newborn,
Melony Matson - Little and Sweet Photography
Feb 1, 20252 min read


Tea Time!
Story time! If you saw my last set up video for baby boy with greys where mama said no to online sharing, well she changed her mind! and...
Melony Matson - Little and Sweet Photography
Jan 27, 20253 min read


BTS video of a safe Newborn session!
Video and final image of multiple newborn poses showing how they're safely done!
Melony Matson - Little and Sweet Photography
Apr 27, 20243 min read


Newborn Posing Safety -Froggie or similar
Here we go with another safety post of what NOT to do, and how to do so safely! Froggie pose is one of the most complex newborn poses in...
Melony Matson - Little and Sweet Photography
Apr 3, 20243 min read
Newborn, Child and Family Photographer serving Lethbridge and Southern Alberta
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