Newborn baby boy L. Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New England newborn baby portrait photographer creates

Did anyone catch NBC's Today Show yesterday? The two newborn photographers featured have been constant inspiration to me since my beginnings in photographing newborns. If you get a chance, check out the segment and you can see a little bit of what newborn photographers do to catch those teeny newborns sleeping.



This little man ended the streak of not-so-sleepy newborns that have been visiting the studio. Those feisty girls have been giving me a run for my money! I got to end the week with two baby boys full of chubbiness, smiles, and sleep! L was a complete dream boat... the lips, the lashes... photographer's dream! Enjoy your preview mom ;0)

Newborn baby O. Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New England newborn baby photographer creates natural light newborn portraits

This beautiful baby girl came to the studio this week and she continued the trend of not-so-sleepy newborns I've been having lately! You would never know it from the portraits, however. She is certainly a sleeping beauty! I have to give credit to mom who relentlessly cluster-fed her to help get these shots! Mom and dad came in for their maternity session in February so I couldn't wait to meet the new addition. Enjoy your preview mom and dad. I loved seeing you again and meeting your beautiful baby girl.

Newborn baby boy! Rhode Island and Massachusetts newborn photographer creates studio newborn portraits.

This little man came to visit the studio last week and he was awake and ready to party! What do you do with a newborn who won't sleep??? Well, I must say, my mom's beautiful knit cocoons came in handy! Snuggled up inside was pretty much the only place he would sleep outside of his parents' arms. I just adored his sweet little profile and spikey hair. What a cutie!

Spring babies! Rhode Island and Massachusetts newborn baby photographer creates natural light newborn portraits in warwick ri portrait studio

The garden is in full bloom! This week it is pink tulips and pussy willows. What am I doing with all of these flowers you ask? Well, lets just say that next spring, my home will be overtaken by tulips. This little girl was a fiesty one. Only 8 days old, but born 5 days late, this little peanut gave me a run for my money. She only slept for two minute intervals and I don't believe I've ever witnessed a newborn eat more at a session! Luckily, she slept long enough for me to catch some adorable shots. I've gotten good at working fast with the not-so-sleepy bunch. That is when the studio comes in handy because everything is right at our fingertips when baby finally decides to doze. Enjoy your preview mom and dad. I loved meeting you!

Baby MJ's newborn portraits. Rhode Island and Massachusetts newborn baby photographer creates studio newborn portraits.

This little man was so good to me yesterday! He ate his way through the shoot, but had a nice heavy sleepy period in the middle for us to have some fun. We were able to breeze through 4 different set ups before he woke up again. My newborns lately have been rocking the chin -in-hands pose and MJ was no different! It was certainly hard to pick for the preview this time.

Baby M. Rhode Island and Massachusetts newborn baby photographer creates natural light studio newborn portraits

Here is the first of my baby previews today! Baby M was so much fun to photograph last week. She had a perfect little doll face and wasn't too feisty once she drifted off to sleep. I just adored capturing her delicate little features. Thanks for coming in mom and Grammie! Enjoy your preview!

Rhode Island Newborn Photographer giving away 1 free Newborn Portrait Photography Session!

This is the last week to enter the newborn session giveaway from Heidi Hope Photography! The newborn session is COMPLETELY FREE for one lucky facebook fan to celebrate our facebook page's popularity and fantastic followers!

The Heidi Hope Newborn Session Giveaway includes the following:

• 1 complimentary 3-hour Weekday Studio Newborn session during baby’s first 2 weeks of life.
• Portrait preview and image sharing on facebook at your request.
• Password protected online gallery of approximately 30 fully edited newborn portraits.
• 2 complimentary 8x10 portraits of your choice.
• 48 wallets of your favorite pose.

The session giveaway only includes the items above. The giveaway does not include any other prints, digital images, or products. Anything in addition to the above is available for purchase separately at the prices current during the gallery posting. There is absolutely no purchase necessary to enter and win the contest!

You can read more about the newborn session experience, along with all of the sessions we offer on HeidiHope.com

Rules for Entry

Entrants must be due between March 1^st 2010 and September 1^st 2010. Entrants must also be a fan of Heidi Hope Photography on facebook. The winner must sign the standard Heidi Hope Photography portrait agreement along with a contract agreeing to the above terms. The session will be held at the Heidi Hope Studio in Warwick, RI and parents must arrange to travel to the studio on their scheduled session date. There are no substitutions or exchanges and no cash value to the give away items. Fathers may enter for their partners, but please only one entry per expecting couple.

To enter the drawing, please email heidi@heidihope.com with ONLY the following information:

Full Name

Due Date

Email Address

Facebook Name

Phone Number

Please make the subject of the email: Newborn Contest Entry

Please only one entry per expecting mother/couple.

Email addresses that have been submitted with the above information will be entered into a drawing on February 28^th. The drawing will take place using a third party draw system, random.org and all entrants will receive a confirmation email prior to the drawing on February 28th. Entries must be received between February 1^st 2010, and February 27^th 2010. The winner will be notified on facebook on March 1st, so keep an eye out there!

Please do not enter a friend or family member. Entries must be received by the expecting parents, so go tell everyone you know that has a baby on the way!

Already booked a Heidi Hope Newborn session for the spring?? If your newborn session has been booked and your due dates is between March 1st 2010 and September 1st 2010, you can still win! Please follow the entry directions above, and if you win, you will be credited the above items!

Newborn doll. Massachusetts and Rhode Island newborn photographer creates newborn baby portraits in Warwick RI portrait studio.

I have been dying to share this preview with you. This adorable little girl came to the studio last week and we had so much fun. She took a little time and patience to fall asleep, but once she was out, she was sooooo good to me! Mom gave me free reign to try out some new props. I recently ventured out on a whim to Joanne's during a snow storm. I was ready for spring and itching to shop. I bought this red set up (below), along with all of the new flower headbands and hats I've made lately, and have been dying to use them ever since. I finally got my chance and I love the way the photos turned out. I could have seriously posted every picture from this shoot in the preview. As the icing on the cake, this little cutie smiled during the whole last set up. Check out the giant smile below! Every one from this session is a favorite. I finally had to do eeny, meeny, miny, moe to pick which ones to post. Enjoy your preview mom, can't wait to show you the rest!

Little flower girl. Rhode Island and Massachusetts newborn photographer creates newborn baby portraits in warwick ri portrait studio

I have two newborns I'm excited to introduce you to today, and this sweet baby girl is the first. It has been a fun week in the studio with lots of adorable babies to cuddle. Have I ever mentioned that I love my job?! This little girl was so sweet and I was excited to see her parents again. You may remember them from their maternity shoot preview. Well baby girl was just as fun to have in the studio as her parents. We got so many adorable shots. And I'm saving the best for last mom and dad so look out!

My first baby of the year! Rhode Island and Massachusetts newborn photographer creates natural light studio newborn baby portraits in Warwick RI

My first newborn of the year visited today. The whole family braved the snow to keep me company in the studio. Mom, dad, big sister (who was a most fabulous model), and even aunty! They were all so much fun to work with. Baby L was only 6 days old, but ate more than any baby I've seen! She was a teeny little girl at under 7 pounds so perhaps she was just trying to catch up to her big sister :0) Even though she ate much more than she slept, we still managed some adorable shots. I had a very hard time choosing for the preview. I have many new favorites from this session. Enjoy your preview family. I can't wait to show you the rest!

Christmas baby. Rhode Island and Massachusetts photographer creates newborn baby portraits in Warwick RI baby portrait studio

This sweet baby girl came to visit me just a few days after Christmas this year and what a gift she was! She was 2 weeks old on the day of our shoot so it did take her a little while and a lot of feeding to fall asleep. I'm learning that 6-10 days old is the ideal time to photograph a newborn. Of course it isn't impossible after that, but 2 weekers can certainly be stubborn! Well, once we finally did get this little girl to sleep, she was nothing but sweet! We were able to get lots of adorable shots that I know mom and dad are going to be thrilled with. It was so wonderful meeting you all the other day. Enjoy your preview.

Baby girl D. Rhode Island and Massachusetts newborn photographer creates studio newborn portraits in Warwick RI natural light studio.

My December newborns have been oh so good to me! I loved meeting this little girl and her family yesterday and am excited to share the preview because I have a lot of new favorites from our session. I love photographing newborns more and more every time. While I feel like I could pose a newborn all day on the bean bag, I've been trying to challenge myself with more creative shots off the bag. I'm really happy with the way these turned out. I actually got teary eyed editing the shot of all three of them curled up together! I hope you love them so far mom and dad. I had such fun with you all and can't wait to show you the rest. Have a very merry Christmas with your wonderful gift :0)