Hey y'all!  I rarely post my before and afters anywhere.  I wanted to post this today though because I feel like it is so important to discuss.  Many people are happy with their snap shots.  There's nothing wrong with snap shots.  That's all I have of myself as a newborn really and some of my favorite photos of my son are those snap shots.  But if you are able to hire a professional, then you really totally should.  Professional photographers have gone through a lot of education in more than just taking the photo.  We study lighting, posing safety, and how to read baby's cues during your session.  It doesn't end there.  Many people might not realize that a photographer's work doesn't end when your session ends.  We spend hours going through your session, picking out the best and editing them to perfection.  Now that's not to say that your baby is not perfect without the editing ....but let's look at the comparison below.  Shall we?

Newborns often have redness and flakey skin.  Some, like the baby below, have a little jaundice.  Some might argue that the editing is altering the baby.  I don't believe this is the case at all.  If you look closely, the edited photo is indeed the same baby.  He is not altered to look like someone else.  I 100% believe it is how his parents will remember him to look anyway.  They aren't going to hold on to the redness or jaundice.  They will remember his little gaze, his lips, and the full head of hair on his head.  

I take pride in getting your photos just right.  If you can hire a professional, do it.  Choose a photographer who's work is consistent and who's you really love  (like mine lol).