I'm Rebecca Danzenbaker, Northern Virginia's only certified newborn photographer, and I've done both in-home and studio newborn photography sessions. Here's why I think studio baby and newborn photography sessions are better than doing them in your home. Okay, stick a big asterisk on that last ... VIEW POST
7 Tips for New Photographers
A couple of weeks ago, I received an updated response to an email that I don't even remember sending. In April 2021, an Oregon-based family and newborn photographer reached out, asking if I offered mentoring, or if I had any tips for new photographers. I get asked the mentoring question a lot, ... VIEW POST
Questions you’re too embarrassed to ask your newborn photographer
I've been a newborn photographer for over 10 years now. As a photographer for hundreds of new moms and a mother myself of two kiddos, I'm going to put you at ease and answer those questions you're too embarrassed to ask me. I know what you're thinking! Where can I nurse my baby? Do I ... VIEW POST
What to wear to your newborn photography session
Having trouble deciding what to wear to your baby's newborn photography session? Here are some helpful tips! Tips for parents and older siblings: Wear clothes that don't wrinkle easily. This one doesn't need much explanation. You'll all be holding baby, which could cause wrinkles. One less ... VIEW POST
The 5 Must-Haves in my Newborn Photo Studio
With 10 years of experience photographing newborns, there are items in my home studio I just cannot live without! I'm going to skip the obvious ones like my camera, lighting, the baby, and props. Here are the things that make my newborn photography sessions easier! A great little ... VIEW POST
