Mini session...when to choose a mini

This is their sweet third boy. Each newborn, she's brought to me, and we have done a full newborn session. I love full newborn sessions-large galleries, parent poses, and don't forget about those sibling photographs. But, sometimes, whether it's your recovery or just choice, a mini session isn't a bad idea. This mom and dad added on parent poses to their mini, which is a great option, and still got all the great shots of their little one. Here are some of my favorites.

A sleeping newborn wearing a knit hat during a professional photo shoot.
A tender moment between parents and their newborn in soft lighting.
Peaceful newborn baby sleeping on dark background in artistic pose.
Sleeping newborn on soft gray blanket in gentle lighting.
Close up portrait of sleeping baby in soft natural light.
Macro detail shot of tiny newborn baby toes.
Sleeping newborn nestled in green bowl with cozy blanket on dark backdrop.
Tender moment between parent and baby in bright white room.
Parent cradling newborn baby in soft natural window light.