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In-home Newborn Session in Charleston, SC

2020 was quite the year, but I’m so happy it allowed this sweet family to extend their stay in Charleston. Not only did I get to take their beautiful maternity photos in Downtown Charleston, but we also got to do their in-home newborn session together!

Their home was undergoing renovations so we did most of their newborn photos in one room. Even with limited space, we were able to get a huge variety in the gallery. The light was beautiful coming in through the tall bay windows. It was perfect for documenting some of their session on film, too.

Big sister was so sweet the whole time and I think it helped that she already knew me from their previous session. In the few moments she started getting antsy, I had Dad pick her up and play airplane while on the bed. Those ended up being some of my favorite photos of the session!

Meanwhile little brother was a dream baby! He was almost 5 weeks old for his lifestyle newborn session. This is “older” than a typical newborn session which usually takes place up to 14 days after birth, but I loved seeing him more alert. We got to see his beautiful brown eyes before he snoozed for a bit. I also loved the photo where both kids are making a similar, silly expression!

If you’re interested in documenting your family with an in-home newborn session, reach out here!

Mama’s dress and big sister’s romper provided by the Client Wardrobe.

Baby boy laying on bed during in-home lifestyle newborn session. Photos by Charleston Photographer, Caitlyn Motycka Photography.

Newborn baby boy in a white copper pearl swaddle and little details of his baby feet. Photos by Caitlyn Motycka Photography.
Baby boy and big sister laying on bed together for newborn photos. Photos by Caitlyn Motycka Photography.
Big sister looking at her baby brother during newborn session in Charleston, SC. Photos by Caitlyn Motycka Photography.

Black and white photo of Dad kissing newborn baby boy. Photos by Caitlyn Motycka Photography. Dad holding his son for newborn photoshoot. Photos by Charleston Newborn Photographer, Caitlyn Motycka Photography.
Newborn session on film with Charleston Photographer, Caitlyn Motycka Photography.
Mom and Dad standing in front of big windows in master bedroom for newborn session in Charleston, SC. Photos by Caitlyn Motycka Photography.
Mom giving baby boy a kiss during newborn photoshoot. Photos by Caitlyn Motycka Photography.
Family photos during newborn session. Photos by Caitlyn Motycka Photography.
Black and white photo of Mom with her two children during newborn session in their home. Photos by Caitlyn Motycka Photography.
Newborn photoshoot in Historic Charleston Home. Photos by Caitlyn Motycka Photography. In-home lifestyle newborn photoshoot in master bedroom. Photos by Caitlyn Motycka Photography.

Black and white photo of Mom on bed with baby during in-home newborn session. Photos by Caitlyn Motycka Photography.
Mom kissing baby while laying on bed in master bedroom for lifestyle newborn session. Photos by Caitlyn Motycka Photography.
Dad and sister looking at baby in Moses basket used for newborn session. Photos by Caitlyn Motycka Photography. Baby in Moses Basket for in-home newborn session. Photos by Charleston Newborn Photographer, Caitlyn Motycka Photography.
Baby swaddled in Moses Basket for in-home newborn session. Photos by Charleston Newborn Photographer, Caitlyn Motycka Photography.
Caitlyn Motycka is an award-winning Charleston Family, Maternity and Newborn Photographer based out of Charleston, SC. Service areas include Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms, James Island, Folly Beach, and surrounding areas.