Meet handsome Jemal, who came to see me on his 12th day of life. He was 9 pounds, had a head full of hair, and cheeks that won’t quit LOL! He was such a sweetheart, he let me get all the poses without making a fuss; bigger babies are always so much fun to pose because of that exact reason, they are so chill, once their bellies are full, they will let you pose them for hours on end! I met his parents when I did their maternity session a month prior to his arrival, they were the absolute sweetest, Jemal’s dad was over the moon to have a son, and he couldn’t contain his joy, even in the pictures, I thought that was the most adorable thing ever! I love seeing father/baby bonds from the beginning, it’s so beautiful to witness. You can see pictures from their maternity session HERE. I absolutely loved capturing their journey into parenthood together and I am sure they will treasure these pictures for a lifetime. Welcome to the world, sweet Jemal!

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If you are interested in Chicago newborn photography and are looking for a reputable photographer that specializes in newborns, don’t hesitate to contact Naja for more booking information! Naja serves Chicago and its surrounding suburbs.

Lace wraps and teddy bear used in Jemal’s session are by The Knitting Bitty, the premier prop shop for lace newborn photography props!