Pregnancy Photography in an Atlanta garden

outdoor Maternity Photos with Monica Conlin Photography

There are many things on the to do list when you start to prepare for you newborn baby. And even though pregnancy may feel long, it can go by very quickly. One major item that should be top of the list is to have a maternity photo session. This usually takes place during your late second trimester or early third trimester of your pregnancy.

A Maternity Photo Session is great way to celebrate and document that beautiful baby bump you have worked so hard on.

Here are some highlights from a pregnancy photo session that I took at Cator Woolford Gardens in Atlanta, GA. As you can see, the mother is the focus, but having your partner, other children, and even pets is not only welcomed, but encouraged to join in the session!

I hope to document your growing family as well. Email me today at hello@monconpix.com to book your Outdoor Maternity Photoshoot!

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Monica Conlin is a family and newborn lifestyle photographer that specializes in newborn photography, Fresh 48 photography, maternity photography, and family photography. Monica is based in Decatur, GA and services Decatur, Atlanta, and the surrounding areas (including, by not limited to: Kirkwood, East Lake, Edgewood, Lake Claire, Candler Park, Inman Park, Ormewood Park, Grant Park, Reynoldstown, East Atlanta, Cabbagetown, Old Fourth Ward, Virginia Highland, Avondale, Midtown, Downtown Atlanta, Ansley Park, Morningside-Lenox Park, Druid Hills, Piedmont Heights, Poncey-Highland).

Please contact Monica Conlin Photography at hello@monconpix.com if you need a Newborn Lifestyle Photographer, Newborn at home Photographer, Lifestyle Family Photographer, newborn photographer, baby photographer, or maternity photographer.

Newborn Photos: examples of newborn photoshoot outfits & family photo outfits

You are having a baby—Congrats! You decide you want to get at home newborn photos done with me—hooray! Usually, the next question is, but what do we wear for newborn photos?

I just did this beautiful family’s newborn photos in their home, and they were a great example of what to wear for a photo session. Let’s start with your new, sweet little baby!

Newborn Photo Outfit tips:

• Keep it simple. Your baby is fresh and new and adorable. So keep the outfit simple because everyone is looking at that precious little face anyway.

• A basic onesie is great. It can be white, a solid color, or even a stripe.

• I prefer no footies pjs or things that will cover up their adorable toes and fingers. We want to see and document all those details.

• We can use swaddles or blankets to bring in other colors or patterns if needed.

Now let’s chat about what the parents can wear for the newborn photoshoot:

• The mom and dad went with neutral tops and jeans. This is a great casual look that is perfect in the comfort of your own home.

• The neutral outfits really allowed us to let the nursery decor and colors pop as well as their baby boy in his onesie & swaddle blanket.

• Also notice how the mom’s top is textured and the dad’s top has a muted pattern. These small texture/pattern differences are great for adding some dimension to the photo while still keeping the color pallet neutral.

• Always make sure that no matter what you choose, you are comfortable and confident in the outfit!

I can’t wait to celebrate your growing family with your own newborn photo session! Don’t wait and book your photos with Monica Conlin Photography today.

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Monica Conlin is a family and newborn lifestyle photographer that specializes in newborn photography, Fresh 48 photography, maternity photography, smash cake photography, school photography, and family photography. Monica is based in Decatur, GA and services Decatur, Atlanta, and the surrounding areas (including, by not limited to: Kirkwood, East Lake, Edgewood, Lake Claire, Candler Park, Inman Park, Ormewood Park, Grant Park, Reynoldstown, East Atlanta, Cabbagetown, Old Fourth Ward, Virginia Highland, Avondale, Midtown, Downtown Atlanta, Ansley Park, Morningside-Lenox Park, Druid Hills, Piedmont Heights, Poncey-Highland).

Please contact Monica Conlin Photography at hello@monconpix.com if you need a Newborn Lifestyle Photographer, Newborn at home Photographer, Lifestyle Family Photographer, newborn photographer, baby photographer, or maternity photographer.

Resource List for Pregnant & Postpartum Moms in the Atlanta & Decatur, GA area

Hello all you soon-to-be & new mamas out there!

Guess what. Motherhood is hard. It is beautiful and rewarding, but it is hard. BUT the good news is, you don’t have to do it alone. In fact, there are so many wonderful local woman-owned businesses that are here to help you. Here are some great resources that seek to serve you and make your transition from pregnancy to postpartum better.

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Decatur Birth Resource List

Chiropractic Care

Corrective Chiropractic - Decatur
Family Chiropractor, Webster Technique Certified

Chiropractors adjust the spine to allow the nervous system to be free from any interference to better adapt to its environment and function at the most optimal level. Through the Webster Technique, I help with decreasing discomfort during pregnancy, optimizing baby's position and reducing constraint on baby. 
Email: decatur@correctivechiropractic.com
Website: https://www.correctivechiropractic.com/decatur/
IG: @correctivechirodecatur
Phone: +1 (404) 355-5499 ext. 2 

Midtown Family Wellness

Midtown Family Wellness (MFW) is a chiropractic and wellness center in Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia. We are committed to promoting the health and wellbeing of the community through various services. MFW provides specific chiropractic adjustments utilizing many different techniques, massage therapy services like neuromuscular therapy and clinical sports massage, as well as nutritional support services that focus on whole health education, gastrointestinal health, healthy meal plans, and stress reduction.

At MFW, we do our best to create a warm and vibrant environment so our practice members can feel comfortable and at ease. It is not uncommon for the families in our practice to stick around after their adjustments and let the kids play in our playroom. The entire staff of MFW makes it a priority to reach out to the community of Midtown by participating in the preventative and proactive lifestyles of our neighbors.

Dr. Danielle, who specializes in pregnancy and pediatrics, takes care of a diverse range of patients, including newborns, the elderly, athletes, and individuals seeking pain relief or preventative care. In addition, she holds special certifications for pregnancy and pediatrics.

Address: 1259 MONROE DR. NE   ATLANTA, GA 30306 

Email: OFFICE@MIDTOWNFAMILYWELLNESS.COM

Phone: (404) 810-9099 
Website: https://www.midtownfamilywellness.com
IG: @midtownfamilywellness

Well Prepared Nest with Dr. Brittney Christian

Dr. Brittney is a Webster Certified, Perinatal Chiropractor and offers mobile chiropractic care in the privacy of your home, for the whole family!

Website: www.wellpreparednest.com

IG: @wellpreparednest

Concierge postpartum care

Dr. Chowa
EMCare2U
Website: emcare2u.com/postpartum

My name is Dr. Chowa, I am a concierge physician and the owner of EMCare2U in Atlanta Georgia. I primarily provide comprehensive in home postpartum care for moms within the city. My mission is to support and keep moms safe during one of the most dangerous times after pregnancy. I also most recently published the book, “What to Expect Next” a postpartum guide that every one of my moms receives when working with me. Becoming a mom to my daughter opened my eyes to the challenges women face in those first months. It was the encouragement and advice from those around me that really made a difference and helped push me to do what I now currently do.

Counseling/Therapy

Laura Baldwin, LCSW, PMH-C
Pregnancy and Postpartum Counseling

Email: ​​info@laurabaldwincounseling.com
Website: laurabaldwincounseling.com
Phone: 770-609-7261

Kelsey Mizell
Like A Mother LLC
Mental Health Therapist/ Licensed Professional Counselor
Provides mental health services for women and mothers.

kelsey@likeamothercounseling.com
likeamothercounseling.com
678-203-5591
FB & IG: @likeamother_atl

Doula services

Tess Ferrara
Genesis Doula Services
Certified Postpartum Doula (DONA)

website: www.genesisdoulaservices.com

email: info@genesisdoulaservices.com

IG: @genesisdoulaservicesatl

404-860-2860

Lactation Consultant

Avery Young
Nourished Young
Lactation consultant, clinic and virtual visits.

email: avery@nourishedyoung.com
website: nourishedyoung.com
phone: 404-406-6436

Massage

Reid Forrester LMT, ATMAT, CE

Hidden Gem of Decatur

www.hiddengemofdecatur.com

678-901-9662

Reid Forrester is 25yrs strong LMT and coach specializing in fertility, pregnancy, birth enhancing, and therapeutic massage. She is also a childbirth educator, and postpartum care provider. Her primary modalities include Mayan Abdominal Therapy, Pregnancy Massage, Deep Tissue/Neuromuscular Therapy, Cupping Therapy, Foot Reflexology, Shiatsu, and Myo-fascial Release. She also draws from the traditions of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Chinese Medicine in service to her clients solution-oriented needs.

Pregnancy Massage Center

321 W. Hill Street
Decatur, GA 30030
678-462-2173

pregnancymassage.com

Midwifery, Naturopathy & Women’s Health Care

Crystal Bailey CNM, APRN, ND
Moonlight Midwifery
Nurse Midwife offering prenatal and home birth care for women desiring a holistic birthing experience.

www.moonlightmidwifery.com
404-236-9722
@wildherbnaturopathy

Crystal Bailey CNM, APRN, ND
Wild Herb Naturopathy & Women's Health
Holistic women's health clinic offering botanical, homeopathic and functional medicine approaches to achieving wellness. 

Located in the Historic Scottish Rite building, 321 West Hill St, in Oakhurst
www.wildherbnaturopathy.com
404-236-9722
@wildherbnaturopathy

Music Therapist

Caroline Beson, LPMT, MT-BC
Both Sides Now, LLC

Licensed, board-certified music therapist providing music-centered pregnancy, birth, and postpartum support.

Caroline@bothsidesnowbirth.com
bothsidesnowbirth.com
Phone(I welcome texts!): 470.875.2715
FB, IG & Spotify: @bothsidesnowbirth

Kenya Engram, MMT, LPMT, MT-BC
Nurturing Notes Music Therapy, Inc

Owner & Director

Nurturing Notes Music Therapy, Inc

kenya@nurturingnotesmt.com

ph: 404.827.8794

Music classes for babies & Toddlers

Music Together of Decatur
Wendy Snell, Director

Music and movement classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grownups who love them™!

Phone: 678-466-0737 (texts welcome)
MusicTogetherOfDecatur.com
Email: Wendy@MusicTogetherOfDecatur.com

Pelvic Floor Therapists

ATL Pelvic Health
Katie Moise + Rachael Baumgartner

Katie Moise (owner + pelvic floor physical therapist) and Rachael Baumgartner (pelvic floor physical therapist). Our goal is to educate, provide resources and guide women through caring for their bodies as it changes during pregnancy and allowing them to return to all the activities they love to do without pain or peeing their pants! We want to help active moms stay moving pain free during pregnancy and continue to move without limitations after birth. We specialize in working with both men and women addressing all symptoms surrounding pelvic health, including bladder, bowel and sexual function. Our goal is to continue spreading awareness of pelvic floor physical therapy and to make it a standard of care for all people with a pelvis! 

E: info@atlpelvichealth.com
P: 404-890-0212 
Fax: 470-481-0252
W: www.atlpelvichealth.com
IG & FB: @atlpelvichealth and @thepeachypelvispt

Personal Coach

Mollie Drury CPC ELI-MP
Sycamore Coaching

Certified Professional Coach - certified through the International Coaching Federation
Energy Level Index Master Practitioner

I serve clients who want to optimize their unlimited potential by aligning their actions and behavior with their unique inner purpose.  This is achieved through the disciplined application of Core Energy Coaching principles. 

www.sycamorecoaching.com
molliedrury@sycamorecoaching.com
404-915-3699
IG: @mollie_drury_coach

Photography

Monica Conlin Photography
Newborn, Maternity & Family Photographer

Let’s celebrate your growing family through photography. My goal is to make you feel comfortable and cared for before, during, and after your family photos.

www.monconpix.com
Email: hello@monconpix.com
IG & FB: @monconpix 
Cell: 404-205-2288

Yoga & Hypnobirthing Services

Sara Rossi
La Dolce Vita Wellness

HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator, HypnoBirthing Fertility Consultant, HypnoMothering Postpartum, Yoga & Prenatal Yoga  RYT 500 Instructor

406.600.1994
www.ladolcevitawellness.com
IG: @sararossigh

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Highlights of an At Home Newborn Photo Session in Atlanta, GA

Celebrate welcoming your newborn baby home with getting photos taken with Monica Conlin Photography

This home was filled with modern decor and natural light. It was so much fun finding spaces throughout the house to take pictures in during the at home newborn family session. The parents were easy-going and open to have photos done in various rooms.

They wore neutral outfits, the mom in a black dress and the dad in a grey, textured button up shirt, which matched their aesthetic and coordinated well with their home environment. They dressed their baby boy in a simple stripe onesie that gave a mild pop of color and some pattern that looked great for pictures. We also used a cream, cozy blanket to wrap him in when he was wanting a little more comfort and warmth!

As always, I am so thankful that sweet families like this one invite me into their home to take photos of their newest little family member and allow me to get photos that will last a lifetime!

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Monica Conlin is a family and newborn lifestyle photographer that specializes in newborn photography, Fresh 48 photography, maternity photography, smash cake photography, school photography, and family photography. Monica is based in Decatur, GA and services Decatur, Atlanta, and the surrounding areas (including, by not limited to: Kirkwood, East Lake, Edgewood, Lake Claire, Candler Park, Inman Park, Ormewood Park, Grant Park, Reynoldstown, East Atlanta, Cabbagetown, Old Fourth Ward, Virginia Highland, Avondale, Midtown, Downtown Atlanta, Ansley Park, Morningside-Lenox Park, Druid Hills, Piedmont Heights, Poncey-Highland).

Please contact Monica Conlin Photography at hello@monconpix.com if you need a Newborn Lifestyle Photographer, Newborn at home Photographer, Lifestyle Family Photographer, newborn photographer, baby photographer, or maternity photographer.