4-Week Old Newborn Photoshoot | Calgary Family Photography Session

Welcoming Baby Mabel to the Studio

At just shy of 4 weeks old, baby Mabel arrived at the studio with her proud young parents, both glowing with love and excitement. Her mom, radiating joy, looked at her daughter and said something that truly stuck with me: “She is my biggest accomplishment.” That moment set the tone for the entire session—tender, emotional, and full of heart.

A Peaceful Baby with the Sweetest Noises

Mabel was an absolute dream to photograph. She slept peacefully through most of the session, occasionally making the cutest coos and sleepy sounds. Her calm nature made it so easy to pose her gently in the different setups I had prepared ahead of time. While I worked through the baby-alone poses with ease, mom and dad had a chance to kick back and rest a bit on the couch. Newborn life is exhausting, and I’m always happy when parents can catch their breath for a moment during these sessions.

Creative & Cozy Setups Just for Mabel

For this session, I designed four unique setups to highlight Mabel’s delicate features and sweet personality:

1. Tiny Bed + Name Banner+ Picture Frame

A small wooden bed placed in front of a paper wall with a picture frame and a garland that read “Mabel” for a personalized, cozy setting. I later photoshopped the family dog Rover’s picture in the frame. Rover has been treating Mabel like his very own pup ever since she came home; watching her with care and rushing to her side at the slightest cry, as if it’s his mission to keep her safe.

2. Cream-Colored Stocking

Next, I brought in a setup with a beautiful knit stocking placed on a foam newborn bed which was also covered with a soft cream fabric. Since the stocking was unlined and stretchy, Mabel fit right in with no fuss. She looked like a dreamy little gift, just waiting to be unwrapped.

3. Rustic Basket on Dark Wood

This setup featured a round basket on a dark wood floor drop, with a cotton plant nestled beside it. The natural textures gave it a classic, earthy feel. The basket was just the right size to accommodate an almost 1 month old baby. Sometimes I mix and match props and accessories between different set-ups to get different looks. The beige stocking matched the basket theme nicely, so I took some shots of Mabel in stocking and basket. 😊

4. Wooden Box with Chunky Knits & Spring Flowers

Soft pinks and chunky knits created a sweet little nest in a rustic style referring to the upcoming spring season. Pink flowering quince is my favourite flower to use in spring themed photo shoots.

Proud Parents in Awe

Every time I posed Mabel into a new set up her mom and dad watched in awe, surprised by how she looked incredibly cute and how their baby made it possible to pose in certain ways. That moment is one of those, when parents see the most value of getting professional newborn photos beyond studio lighting and photography experience. It was clear just how smitten they were with their little girl. It was such a joy to witness their admiration for her in every moment.

Newborn shots with Grandma and Grandpa

Later in the session, Mabel’s grandparents arrived—and the energy in the room lifted even higher. This was their very first grandchild, and you could see the pride and happiness written all over their faces. Including them in the session made the experience even more meaningful for everyone.

Capturing Family Moments to Treasure Forever

We wrapped up the session with a round of family portraits. I love this part because it’s all about connection. We did a variety of combinations: mom and baby, dad and baby, grandma with baby, and a beautiful full-family group shot that captured just how loved Mabel already is.

A Session Filled with Love and Lasting Memories

By the end of the shoot, everyone was feeling that sweet mix of tired and joyful. It’s such a gift to freeze moments like these—when a family is just beginning their journey together, full of love and wonder. Baby Mabel’s newborn session was a reminder of why I love doing this so much: capturing fleeting moments that turn into cherished memories.

How to Book Your Newborn Session

At Alpina Photography, we offer newborn photos in Calgary when your baby is between 3-30 days old to capture newborn features. You can still book a newborn session past firtst month, if not newborn, we can capture the 1 or 2 month look of your baby, smiling with eyes wide open. When it comes to newborn photo sessions, you can choose between three options: 1- Baby Only Session, 2- Baby with Family Session. These two is performed in our home studio, using studio lighting and photography props. There is a third option 3- Lifestyle newborn session which is performed at your own home with natural light in the baby’s own environment. You can include any family member in Lifestyle session. You can book your newborn session weeks before your due date to secure your spot. The actual session date can be set after your baby arrives.

You can choose your session date and book it directly from our website:

www.alpinaphotography.com/newborn-photos

Looking forward to meeting you soon!