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Newborn & Baby Photos That Preserves the Moments You’ll Never Get Back

Welcome to my newborn and baby portfolio, a collection of tender beginnings, tiny details, and the overwhelming love that accompanies a growing family. These images capture the beauty of the newborn stage as it truly unfolds: curled up poses, delicate features, and the quiet connection between parents and their newest love. My goal is to create photographs that help you remember not just what your baby looked like, but what these first precious days felt like.

This newborn and baby portfolio reflects the full experience of those early days, the in-between moments that often become the most meaningful. You’ll see a blend of softly styled newborn imagery, natural family connection, and intimate details that highlight just how small and new everything feels in this season. From tiny eyelashes and curled fingers to the way parents instinctively hold and comfort their baby, each gallery is created to feel honest, gentle, and deeply personal. The goal is always to document your growing family in a way that feels natural and true to your story, so these images become a lasting reminder of how it all began.

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Thankful. So very thankful.

I’m thankful for clients who return again and again and feel like family.

I’m thankful that they not only let me play around creatively during their sessions, but also end up loving the results as much as I do.

I’m thankful that I can create a permanent, tangible placeholder for their love.

I’m thankful to God for allowing me to steward His blessings.

Richmond,VA family, newborn, maternity and couples photographer.
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#rvafamilyphotographer #richmondphotographer #virginiafamilyphotographer #familyphotography #lifestylephotographer

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Thankful. So very thankful.

I’m thankful for clients who return again and again and feel like family.

I’m thankful that they not only let me play around creatively during their sessions, but also end up loving the results as much as I do.

I’m thankful that I can create a permanent, tangible placeholder for their love.

I’m thankful to God for allowing me to steward His blessings.

Richmond,VA family, newborn, maternity and couples photographer.
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#rvafamilyphotographer #richmondphotographer #virginiafamilyphotographer #familyphotography #lifestylephotographer

I love when I get to photograph newborns and then see them again when they turn one! These milestone sessions are so sweet and I’m so thankful for the people that keep inviting me back into their lives to preserve these memories!
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Richmond, VA newborn and milestone photographer
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#rvaphotographer #richmondbabyphotographer #firstbirthdayphotoshoot #virginiababyphotographer #virginiaphotographer

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I love when I get to photograph newborns and then see them again when they turn one! These milestone sessions are so sweet and I’m so thankful for the people that keep inviting me back into their lives to preserve these memories!
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Richmond, VA newborn and milestone photographer
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#rvaphotographer #richmondbabyphotographer #firstbirthdayphotoshoot #virginiababyphotographer #virginiaphotographer

I know sometimes photographers get annoyed when people want to jump in and just “take a quick one”. Like… that’s exactly what we are there for, right?

But this grandma cracked me at my Fresh 48 newborn session that I did in the hospital earlier this week.

Honestly, it is my favorite picture from the session. I love the story that it tells. I love that it’s the kind of moment that rarely gets documented or seen from another perspective.
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#fresh48 #rvanewbornphotographer #richmondnewbornphotographer #virginianewbornphotographer #richmondvaphotographer

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I know sometimes photographers get annoyed when people want to jump in and just “take a quick one”. Like… that’s exactly what we are there for, right?

But this grandma cracked me at my Fresh 48 newborn session that I did in the hospital earlier this week.

Honestly, it is my favorite picture from the session. I love the story that it tells. I love that it’s the kind of moment that rarely gets documented or seen from another perspective.
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#fresh48 #rvanewbornphotographer #richmondnewbornphotographer #virginianewbornphotographer #richmondvaphotographer

I find it incredibly special when someone invites me into their home and shows me what their life looks like. I’m honored when they trust me to document those memories.

Not sure how that would look in your home? No problem. Just reach out and let’s talk it out.
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#richmondfamilyphotographer #virginiafamilyphotographer #lifestylephotographer #rvaphotographer #familyphotography
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Lifestyle family photographer based in Richmond, Virginia but serving you wherever you want to be.

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I find it incredibly special when someone invites me into their home and shows me what their life looks like. I’m honored when they trust me to document those memories.

Not sure how that would look in your home? No problem. Just reach out and let’s talk it out.
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#richmondfamilyphotographer #virginiafamilyphotographer #lifestylephotographer #rvaphotographer #familyphotography
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Lifestyle family photographer based in Richmond, Virginia but serving you wherever you want to be.

Give me window light. Give me skin to skin. I’ll give you magic.

I love in home and in studio maternity sessions because most people feel more free to be themselves. They are less worried about dresses and poses and more focused on each other. THAT’S what I photograph.

Knowing that you and your photographer are on the same page is KEY! I’ll be the first to admit when your inspiration images aren’t something that I do. I’d much rather you have the right photographer for YOU.

Are you looking to capture connection? Do you want to FEEL your pictures? THAT’S what I do.

Do you want posed perfection? Do you want glamour dresses? That’s not me. And that’s ok. There’s a photographer out there for you and y’all are going to create something beautiful. 😉

What do you tend to lean towards when you envision your session? Please tell me in the comments.
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#richmondmaternityphotographer #virginiamaternityphotographer #rvamaternityphotographer #rvanewbornphotographer #maternityphotographer

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Give me window light. Give me skin to skin. I’ll give you magic.

I love in home and in studio maternity sessions because most people feel more free to be themselves. They are less worried about dresses and poses and more focused on each other. THAT’S what I photograph.

Knowing that you and your photographer are on the same page is KEY! I’ll be the first to admit when your inspiration images aren’t something that I do. I’d much rather you have the right photographer for YOU.

Are you looking to capture connection? Do you want to FEEL your pictures? THAT’S what I do.

Do you want posed perfection? Do you want glamour dresses? That’s not me. And that’s ok. There’s a photographer out there for you and y’all are going to create something beautiful. 😉

What do you tend to lean towards when you envision your session? Please tell me in the comments.
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#richmondmaternityphotographer #virginiamaternityphotographer #rvamaternityphotographer #rvanewbornphotographer #maternityphotographer

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jen@jenjacobowitz.com
Serving Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, Glen Allen, Short Pump, Mechanicsville Virginia and surrounding areas

with Maternity, Newborn, Couples & Family Photography.

Studio Sessions by appointment only at 4108 New Hermitage Pl Henrico VA 23228

Available for travel

804-439-2933

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