If there’s one universal truth about newborn photography, it’s this:
babies poop…. and pee….
They poop on blankets.
They poop on props.
They poop on their moms, their dads, my beanbags, and occasionally… directly on me.
(Zero shame. Zero hesitation. Maximum confidence.)
In fact, if your baby doesn’t pee or poop during the session, I will genuinely wonder if everything is okay in their tiny digestive universe.
Because here’s the part you don’t see on Instagram:
those dreamy, peaceful, Pinterest-worthy newborn photos?
They’re often produced during the aftermath of a Code Brown.
Why Does Every Baby Choose My Studio for Their Biggest Poops?
Honestly?
It’s kind of my fault.
The studio is warm, cozy, and intentionally womb-like. We keep the environment perfect for sleepy, relaxed babies — and relaxed babies do what relaxed babies do.
Add in full tummies and soft blankets?
Welcome to Poop City, population: your adorable tiny human.
Parents Always Apologize (But They Truly Don’t Have To)
This might be my favorite part.
Mom: “Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry! Babe!! help her!!!”
Dad: standing there… grossed out… not intending to help… at all…
Baby: 
Meanwhile, I’m over here like:
“I literally signed up for this.”
Newborn photographers could win Olympic medals in poop dodgeball and blanket laundering, and no one would question it. I’ve had babies straight up shoot poop out of diaper inside of an outfit, inside of like 2 wraps! How you might ask? It is unknown still to this day… I have sooo many stories!! I never shame and I never reveal names! It’s funny and always makes for a great anonymous story!
It’s part of the gig, part of the charm, and frankly, part of what makes newborn sessions so fun and unpredictable.
A Quick Note for First-Time Parents (Who Think This Is Weird)
If you’re a first-time parent, you might be wondering:
“Is it supposed to be this… messy?”
Short answer: Sometimes.
Long answer: absolutely can be.
The “mess” usually means baby is:
comfortable
warm
fed
deeply relaxed
feeling safe
Those are exactly the conditions that make for beautiful sleepy portraits.
For Second-Time Parents (You Already Know the Drill)
Second-time moms walk in the studio like:
“Here’s an extra onesie, two burp cloths, and a gallon-sized Ziploc. She has an extra shirt for herself as well and apologizes in advance!!
These are my people.
They’re the veterans.
They’ve been in the trenches.
They understand that motherhood is equal parts sweet and hilarious… and occasionally covered in mustard-yellow surprises.
But Here’s the Best Part…
Behind the humor and bodily chaos, something really lovely is happening:
You’re watching your baby’s first week of life being documented in the sweetest, tiniest, most fleeting stage while already building these hilarious memories that you will tell forever! “yes, Frankie! you pooped on all your newborn photographers white blankets and outfits!!”
And whether there’s pee, poop, spit-up, or none of the above — the result is always worth it.
Because what hangs on your walls later isn’t the mess or the chaos, it’s the quiet, snuggly magic of your newborn exactly as they were.
Worth the Drive (Poop and All)
Families travel to my Big Spring studio from all over West Texas — Midland, Odessa, Lamesa, Lubbock, San Angelo, and more — and I promise:
If your baby poops here, you will not be the first.
You will not be the last.
And you will not be judged.
You’re just part of the Doo-Doo Diaries now.
Welcome to the club.
If You’re Expecting…
If you’re expecting and wondering whether a boutique newborn session is right for you, you’re welcome to reach out and ask anything at all. There’s no embarrassing questions here!! I’m always happy to guide first-time parents through how it all works. It’s not always a “shit show” lol!!
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