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 […]

Rochester, NY | Tips for a Successful Newborn Session. We are here to help you optimize your newborn session with our useful tips. By following these tips, the likelihood of having a great session significantly increases! Getting The Most From Your Newborn Session A bit of planning and preparation will help you get the most […]

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 […]

Welcoming a newborn in Rochester, NY, is an exciting and heartwarming experience for families. As parents celebrate this new life, they want to capture the precious memories of the early days through a professional Newborn Session. Finding the right photographer to capture the beauty and innocence of a newborn in Rochester, NY, is a crucial […]

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 […]

It may be obvious, but newborn sessions are one my favorite. I was honored to be picked to do Sean’s newborn pictures. The first time I did Sean’s pictures was back in February. This little man was only seven pounds, two ounces. But, a baby at a 6 Month Milestone Session is so fun!  They […]