Anna Carolyn Photography

I saw this question recently in a mommy group and decided to give my take. Fresh 48 session - Typically done in your time at the hospital if you choose to have a hospital birth. Shorter than a typical in-home or studio newborn session. If you choose Fresh48 only it gets pictures done so you can just relax with baby when you get home. Some cons to a fresh 48 is limited space and poses and bad lighting if you don't get a room with a window. Newborn session - 1-2 hour session in your home (or studio*). Typically done in the first week or two. It's not stressful or rushed as there is time to relax and work with baby. Time to stop and feed if necessary. No need to travel to a studio. Gives mom the chance to sit down and have a coffee or do her makeup while photographer does the baby only poses. *Focusing on in-home newborn sessions as that is what I shoot. Obviously there there is the option to do both, I know I'm happy to bundle price for families that want mu...

Welcome to my blog! My name is Anna, I am a birth and family photographer in the area of Pensacola Florida. I love photographing births and newborns the most, but enjoy working with all of my clients regardless of the session type. I shoot lifestyle which basically means not in a studio. On locations such as the beach, national parks, and industrial situations. And sessions in your homes which are particularly good for newborns and family sessions with small kids. A little bit about me: I was raised overseas, and moved to Pensacola in 2012 for college. After college I worked as a dispatcher for a couple years until I had my daughter. Then I made the decision to stay home to raise her, but also felt the need for a creative outlet and obviously a little more income never hurts. I've always enjoyed photography and started looking into it actively in high school. My first job was as a photography assistant in a small studio where I learned a lot about business and workflow, but ...