Baby J | Newborn Portraits {Troy, Illinois}

Carrie P Photography loves newborns! Carrie P Photography comes to your home for newborn sessions where you and baby are most comfortable. When your baby needs a feeding, a changing, or cleaning during the session, the best place to be is in your own home. This also helps for sessions involving older siblings. Older siblings can get ready for photos, play, or spend time with Mom or Dad while baby is being photographed. Newborn sessions can be scheduled in advance so you can relax knowing that you aren't searching for an available photographer after your baby arrives. Call 314.504.1821 to schedule your newborn, family, or child portrait session in the St. Louis/metro-east area.

Darling baby J has her 6-month milestone session approaching, so this newborn session blog is long past due! Big sister knew just how to soothe her little sister by talking sweetly when baby fussed. They are best friends in the making!



Two amazing, beautiful daughters. What more could a family want?

Baby T | Newborn photographer {Troy, IL}

Looking for someone to capture your children during your newborn's first days? Every newborn session by Carrie P Photography includes sibling and family portraits. There's no need for a special location as most of the first days of baby's life are spent at home, and I can come to you where you and baby are most comfortable. A nursery or bedroom makes the perfect backdrop for family portraits, and I bring along all that is needed to set up a mini-studio in a small space in your home. Schedule a session today, and don't wait to invest in your family's memories!

I just met up with the B family for a milestone session, and it reminded me I hadn't shared this adorable newborn session from last fall. He is so squishy and sweet in these crocheted hats.



This little cutie has an awesome big brother. Some ice cream bribery may have been involved in getting this shot!

I know this can be a time when Mom isn't feeling her greatest, but I always encourage parents to get in a few photos. All too soon, your little ones will grow into adults who will appreciate looking back at a time they were too young to remember.


Contact Carrie by email to find out more and reserve a session for your newborn: carrie@carriepphotography.net.

Baby B {12 days old} | Troy, Illinois newborn photographer

Newborn sessions are available year round. Sessions take place in your home during the first 14 days after baby is born. I'd love to capture your new addition at home, in the nursery, surrounded by parents, siblings, and pets. Hospital sessions are also available for those who want photos of baby's first few days. Carrie P Photography is based out of Troy, Illiois and serves Edwardsville, Maryville, Collinsville, St. Louis, and the Metro East. Contact me for more information!

Meet Baby B! He had some adorable rolls and chubbiness to show off.


His big brother was so gentle and sweet, and he kept commenting on how cute his baby brother is. Who can blame him?





Newborn sessions include use of photographer's props, backdrops, blankets, and accessories. Your own special items can be incorporated as well. You receive printing rights for all purchased digital files for use in prints, cards, announcements, and gifts! Mini sessions are available for child, couple, and family sessions at Drost Park in Maryville, Illinois. Check out the "Specials" link for more information.

Olivia & Owen | Siblings {St. Charles, MO}

If you are looking for a photographer in the Troy, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, or Collinsville, Illinois area, please check out my portfolio. Pricing information is available here.

I just love when I get to photograph this adorable girl, and even more so now that she has a little brother along. Olivia is THREE!



And Owen is 5 months old.

The S family | Belleville, IL family photographer

Any parents out there have heard it too many times to count - time flies and your little ones are all grown up before you know it. Don't wait on your next family photos.

Don't miss out on sweet moments.
And capturing family love.
And daughters who are BFFs.

The W family | Willoughby Farm

Lisa contacted me hoping that we could fit in a session before the holiday, and I was thrilled that we were able to find a time that worked. We were lucky to have a gorgeous day that wasn't too cold for the kids, and lots of sunlight. Addie was a perfect little model in her pretty red dress, and Cole put up with the camera in his face so we could get some family portraits and some candids with his big sister. Here's the gorgeous W family!