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Longmont Mom holding newborn baby girl kissing newborns forehead during in home newborn session with alexis adkins photo

Us moms have a way of telling ourselves that the only important part of hiring a newborn photographer is having photos of the baby and our other children, if we have them. It’s easy to forget that Longmont mommas deserve to be in the photos, too! And while I understand where that comes from… the […]

Longmont Mommas Deserve to Be in the Photos, Too!

Longmont newborn laying in crib with arms up by face with a flower crib sheet behind and a little elephant stuffed animal in the corner during in home newborn session with alexis adkins photography

Bringing home a new baby is incredible, overwhelming, and completely life changing—and the idea of adding a photo session into the mix can feel like a lot. I get it! Between feedings, naps, and figuring out your what your family’s new rhythm is, it can feel like one more thing on your already full plate. […]

What to Expect During Your In-Home Newborn Session With a Longmont Newborn Photographer

Family sitting on bed loving on new baby during newborn session in longmont colorado with alexis adkins photography

If you’re anything like me, pregnancy is a beautiful blur—equal parts exciting, chaotic, and full of all the feelings. One minute you’re daydreaming about baby names, and the next you’re realizing your hospital bag still isn’t packed and you only have days before baby could make their arrival! It’s a lot! Trust me, after having […]

Why Booking Your Maternity AND Newborn Sessions in Longmont Just Makes Sense (Especially for Mommas!)

Mom snuggling kiddos in grass in longmont colorado

Mother’s Day has a way of sneaking up on us, doesn’t it? One minute it’s chilly and we’re still recovering from the holidays… and then suddenly it’s May, and we’re scrambling for a last-minute gift that feels thoughtful enough for the special women in our lives who do it all. Well, not this year! This […]

Why Mother’s Day Minis in Longmont, Colorado Make the Sweetest Gift for the Mommas & Grandmas in Your Life!

Have you been thinking about having in-home newborn or family photos done and want to be able to share your amazing images but have made the choice not to show your children’s faces on social media? I hear you, I see you and I support you! As a Longmont In-Home Newborn and Family photographer who […]

Why Some Longmont, CO Parents Choose Not to Show Their Childrens Faces On Social Media (& Why I, As An In-Home Newborn Photographer, Support That!)

Newly postpartum mom with newborn baby laying across chest after being born

Ready for the realness that comes with being a postpartum Momma? In this blog post, I’m sharing some things that you can expectafter giving birth—the stuff that no one seems to talk about!I hope you don’t mind, but I like to be real, raw, and maybe even a little bitTMI sometimes—but hey, that’s what friends […]

Longmont Newborn Photographer Shares 6 Eye-Opening Truths About the Early Postpartum Days!

Have you heard of a postpartum doula? I hadn’t really heard about what they are and what they might do but found out that they offer so much to new mommas, experienced mommas and their growing families. In todays blog post, I’m thrilled to share Longmont Postpartum Doula Emily Vlietstra with you! I sat down […]

The Ultimate Guide to Postpartum Doulas in Longmont, CO!

#Latepost because I have three kiddos and life has been life-ing lately lol My hope was to have this up during World Breastfeeding Week but that clearly didn’t happen! Anyways! Breastfeeding is one of the most beautiful and rewarding things you can do as a momma AND it can also be one of the most […]

Mastering the Art of Breastfeeding: When and Where to Find Breastfeeding Support and Assistance | Longmont Colorado In-Home Newborn and Maternity Photographer

Alexis, I’d love to do an in-home session but my house is a mess! Hey, I get it… my house is a mess too! Life in general is messy and when time and energy levels are low, it makes it hard to keep up. I’m a mom of three kiddos… I’m right there with you, […]

Are you a NOCO momma and Scared of in-home sessions? Don’t be!

Newly postpartum mom with newborn baby laying across chest after being born

Hey there, Momma! I know that you might be feeling a little overwhelmed with all the information (or lack of) about giving birth but don’t worry, I’ve got you! Here are 10 things your doctor probably didn’t tell you about giving birth that will help you feel more prepared and in control. (Also, if these […]

5 Things Your OBGYN Hasn’t Told You About Giving Birth in Northern Colorado!