What Actually Happens During a Newborn Session? Whether you’re considering booking a newborn session or already have a date on the books, we’re sure you’re curious about what happens during a newborn session. How do you get those peaceful-looking images? How involved are the parents in the shoot itself? Is it possible to “pose” an […]

For any questions you might have, please take a look at our Newborn & Maternity FAQ. Newborn FAQ… When is the best time to schedule my newborn portrait session?? The best time time to schedule your session is before your little one is born. This way you can rest assured that your newborn photo shoot […]

One of the most common questions that gets asked as a newborn photographer is how to make all the images look perfect. These are squirmy, fussy (absolutely adorable) infants we’re photographing. The goal is to create a serene, sometimes almost other-worldly, scene. But I do this with newborn photography safety in mind! The truth is […]

My name is Melissa, the owner and photographer of MJ Memories. I’d love to be your newborn Rochester photographer. I know there are lots of us out there — people who photograph sweet little cherubs and baby bumps — and so many do a great job.    As a mother myself, though, and as someone […]

Newborn Photography Sessions: The Art of Capturing Precious Memories. Welcoming a newborn into the world is one of the most wondrous events in life that any family can experience. From the first cry to the first giggle, every moment is worth cherishing. As parents, you would want to capture and preserve these precious memories to […]

Rochester Newborn Portraits | Introducing Joseph, the cutest little guy! His family has been trusting me to capture their sweet memories since he was still all snug and warm in his Mommy’s tummy. It is so nice to get to know a couple and meet them before the arrival of their little one. But when […]

Newborn Family Session | Rochester, Ny | Baby Nora had no plans on waiting those forty weeks to make her appearance in this world!  She was born at thirty three weeks, weighing in at a teeny tiny 3.1 pounds and 16 1/2 inches long. Not only did her family have to worry about her, but […]

Rochester Newborn Twin Photographer | I am so happy that you sweet boys came and spent the day napping with me at the studio! It was a win-win-win. You napped all warm and snuggly, I got to do my favorite thing in the whole world- photograph babies, and Mommy and Daddy got beautiful pictures of […]

So yes, it is possible to do a 2 Month Newborn Session!  A typical Newborn Session is done within fourteen days of birth.  That is when babies are still super sleepy.  This way we are able to get many different poses and pictures!  BUT, they can be done beyond that!  Especially in times like these. […]

With everything going on in the world right now, things are uncertain. But, I am so thankful I am still able to capture these memories!  It was sad to not be able to work for a few months. Even worse for the parents who had to miss out on these special memories. Thankfully things turned […]