Newborn baby swaddled in footprint blanket with blue pacifier, resting in hospital bassinet with adult hand nearby.
Newborn baby sleeping peacefully in a bouncer while an adult gently fastens the safety harness.

I’m a total sucker for newborns. The teeny toes, the wrinkly skin, the chaotic hair tufts—I even have a weirdly high tolerance for the diapers. So when this adorable little lady made her debut, I basically manifested my way into the hospital room. I’ve known these parents for years, and after hearing they were expecting their first child, I "convinced" (read: aggressively volunteered) them to let me document the magic.

Newborn baby in diaper held against mother's chest for skin-to-skin contact in hospital room.

The beautiful chaos


Walking into a Fresh 48 session is like entering a high-stakes, low-sleep alternate reality. The room was a whirlwind of feedings, diaper hauls, and that distinct "we haven't slept since 2024" energy. But honestly? It was perfect. Mom and Dad—especially Dad, who has officially reached Peak Excitement—couldn't keep their hands off her. You’ll see their hands in almost every shot; not only does it add some gorgeous depth to the photos, but it’s a literal play-by-play of how obsessed they are with their new roommate.

Newborn baby sleeping peacefully in hospital, gently cradled by an adult hand wearing a smartwatch.
Newborn baby grasping adult finger, lying on white blanket with umbilical cord clamp visible.
Close-up of a newborn baby's ear and dark hair while lying on a white blanket.

perfectly imperfect


Let’s be real: Fresh 48 sessions are usually a mess. When the baby decides it’s lunchtime, the schedule goes out the window. But that’s the secret sauce! By the time I’m done editing, you’d never know the room felt like a frantic game of Tetris. Everything looks calm, clean, and just the right amount of "perfectly-imperfect."

New parents smile at their newborn baby in a hospital room, mother resting in bed while father leans in close.

a note to the mamas


I know, I know. You feel like you’ve been hit by a freight train. You’re puffy, exhausted, and "brushing your hair" is currently a low-priority luxury. If you want to stay behind the scenes, I totally respect your boundaries—but I’m going to nudge you to get in at least one shot. Years from now, you won't care about the dark circles. You’ll look at these and think, "Look at me, surviving on zero sleep and keeping a whole person alive. I deserve a literal medal." (Spoilers: You do.)

New parents smiling and tending to their newborn baby in a hospital bassinet shortly after birth.
A smiling couple in a hospital room lovingly gazes at their newborn baby wrapped in a white blanket.

Can you smell that "new baby" scent through the screen yet? Because I’m still swooning.

Newborn baby yawning while being held in a hospital bassinet, wrapped in a white patterned swaddle blanket.
Sleeping newborn baby with a blue pacifier, peacefully resting wrapped in a soft blanket.
Newborn baby girl wrapped in a floral swaddle blanket in a hospital bassinet with an It's A Girl sign.
New father with glasses tenderly caring for his newborn baby in a hospital bassinet after birth.
Father cradling a sleeping newborn baby in his arms while wearing a smartwatch in a hospital room.
Smiling mother holding newborn baby in hospital bed, with partner's hand visible, both wearing ID wristbands.
Newborn baby lying on white knit blanket with pacifier, wearing diaper and hospital bracelet, held by adult hands.
Newborn baby wearing a diaper with umbilical cord clamp, lying on a soft white textured blanket.
Newborn baby lying on white blanket with blue pacifier and hospital umbilical cord clamp.
New father in glasses and floral shirt tenderly holding his sleeping newborn baby.
Newborn baby with blue pacifier wrapped in white knit blanket, cradled by adult hands on soft bedding.
New parents tenderly care for their newborn baby in a hospital bassinet shortly after birth.
Close-up top view of a newborn baby's head with fine dark hair, resting on a soft white blanket.
Close-up of a newborn baby in floral onesie being cradled in parent's arms with soft blanket.
New parents in hospital room, mother holding newborn baby while father lovingly looks over her shoulder.
Happy new parents smiling and holding their swaddled newborn baby in hospital room.
Exterior of Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital building with landscaped grounds.
Newborn baby in floral onesie sleeping peacefully in wicker bassinet held by both parents.