Fresh 48 Hospital Session | Araceli's First Hours - Leslie Whitaker Photography

Baby Araceli rests peacefully in her hospital bassinet, wrapped in a custom floral swaddle during her Fresh 48 session.

There’s something undeniably sacred about the first 48 hours with a newborn. Baby Araceli’s hospital session was full of quiet moments, deep love, and her family’s joyful awe as they took her in for the very first time.

A tender moment between sisters—the first time big sister sees her newborn sibling, captured at the hospital in those early hours.

Wrapped in a blush floral swaddle personalized just for her, Araceli rested peacefully in her hospital bassinet while her big sister peeked in with wide-eyed wonder. Tiny details like her wrinkled toes, hospital band, and curled-up posture—things that change in the blink of an eye—were all documented gently and intentionally.

Tiny toes, wrinkled skin, and hospital bands—these fleeting newborn details are part of what makes Fresh 48 sessions so meaningful.

Mom and Dad soaked in their baby girl with smiles, snuggles, and the kind of presence that only comes in those first few hours. This Fresh 48 was a beautiful reminder that not every photo has to be posed—sometimes the real story lives in the simple, in-between moments.

A soft focus on Araceli’s newborn toes and hospital band—capturing her first few hours of life with gentle detail.

Fresh 48 sessions are offered complimentary with any Baby Club membership that includes a newborn session. These photos serve as the very first chapter of your baby's story—raw, honest, and filled with love.

The whole family snuggled up in the hospital bed, soaking in the joy of their newest arrival during a Fresh 48 session.

One of the first family photos with baby Araceli—love and connection captured in a quiet hospital moment.

Mama’s first moments holding Araceli in her arms, fully present in her love and awe.

A quiet moment by the window as dad holds his baby girl, just hours after her birth.

Big sister joins dad in gently holding the new baby—an emotional, candid moment near the window.

Araceli’s tiny hands held securely by dad—a photo that speaks to love and protection in her first hours of life.

Your Story, Your Privacy: Honoring the Sacred and the Private in Newborn Photography

When you welcome a new baby into the world, every moment feels sacred. We believe your story deserves to be celebrated—but only in the ways that feel right for you.

A faceless, emotionally rich photo showing a parent holding their baby close, highlighting connection and privacy through thoughtful composition.

In our studio, client trust is everything. That’s why we honor your choice when it comes to how, or even if, your images are shared. Some families choose to sign a model release and allow us to showcase their full session. Others, like the family featured in this post, prefer to keep things more private—and we completely respect that.

The images you see here are from a session where no model release was signed. Yet these moments still speak volumes. They show tenderness, connection, and the overwhelming love between parent and child—all without revealing faces. It’s proof that storytelling doesn't require full visibility to be powerful.

A faceless newborn portrait focusing on the baby’s delicate hand, captured in black and white for a timeless and anonymous presentation.

If you love the idea of documenting your baby’s early days but feel unsure about what’s shared online, let us reassure you: your comfort is our priority. You can absolutely have an emotionally rich, artistically stunning session while keeping your family's identity protected.

We’re here to capture the quiet magic of your story—your way.