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In-Home Photo Sessions Reflect Your Unique Style and Decor | Coraopolis Newborn Photographer

In-home lifestyle newborn photo sessions add a personal touch to capturing your baby’s first special moments with your family.

Unlike studio photography, lifestyle newborn photo sessions take place in the comfort of your home, capturing not just the precious moments of your newborn with parents and siblings, but also the style, design, and aesthetic of the home you lovingly created.

In this post, I’m sharing images from a couple and their gorgeous new baby girl (and their adorable fur-kids) in their beautiful home in the Coraopolis area of Pittsburgh. I LOVED their style and home decor!

A man and a woman sit on a couch holding a baby dressed in a brown outfit. The man looks at the baby while the woman looks at both the man and the baby.


Your home is a reflection of your family’s personality and style. By choosing to have your newborn photo session at home, the backdrop for your photos is uniquely yours. Whether your home decor is modern minimalist, cozy rustic, country farmhouse, bohemian, or an eclectic mix (like mine!) each element adds a personal touch to the photographs.

I will always believe that your home is the perfect “backdrop” for a photo session!

A man and woman sit on a couch holding an infant in their laps. The man points to the baby, and the woman supports the child with a smile. The infant wears a bow headband and a brown outfit.



I love to showcase the uniqueness of each family and session I photograph. Some families have homes and wardrobes with mainly neutral colors like whites, grays, and beiges while others embrace colors in their clothing and home decor.

A man holding a baby with a bow on its head, standing next to a smiling woman in a room decorated with plants on shelves.


Your home decor helps set the tone and vibe for your photo session. The pieces you choose add character and make your photos more special, while also sharing a bit of your family’s style and story.

Your home’s decor style also greatly influences how your photos will turn out. Elements like wall and accent colors, the outfits everyone wears, and the natural lighting all contribute to the final images.

A woman with long red hair holds a baby dressed in a green outfit and pink headband. They stand in a living room with plants and wall decor that includes the phrase "and so together.


When you have photos taken in your home, I love to include special items that hold sentimental value. Items like a baby cradle or rocking chair that’s been passed down through generations or a custom-made quilt in the nursery become natural “props” in your photos.

A sleeping baby wearing a green outfit and a headband rests on a patterned sheet in a crib. There is a cushion with a mushroom design in the background.


One of my favorite things about being an in-home newborn photographer is being invited into a family’s home and seeing how they chose to decorate it! I don’t have a strong talent for home decor. It takes me years to decide on a paint color and I’ve had empty photo frames hanging on my walls for two years because I cannot decide what images to print!

So I love to see others’ family photos, houseplants, tchotchkes (knick-knacks), furniture and wall colors! (Yes, I will ask you the specific name of your wall color for inspiration!) And I love how every home I enter is so unique which makes their galley of images uniquely theirs!

I also love hearing your stories about the items in your home. Tell me all about the great-aunt who hand-stitched the quilt hanging on the crib, the grandfather who made the cradle, the MCM dresser you scored on Marketplace for a steal, or the perfect crib mobile you searched months for on Etsy.

A person with long hair sits in a nursery chair, holding and looking at a baby. The room has a crib, a dog beside the chair, and a window with orange curtains.
A baby wearing a green dress and pink headband is lying on a beige surface. The baby has blue eyes and is looking upward in one image and sideways in the other.
A baby wearing a headband and a blue outfit lies in a beige crib. The nursery has floral wallpaper, orange curtains, and a patterned rug. A round pillow with a floral design is also in the crib.


A person with long red hair sits in a chair feeding a baby with a pacifier. Two dogs are also present in the room, one sitting and the other lying on the floor.


Having an in-home session also means capturing the details of the nursery you thoughtfully curated for your precious baby. I loved everything in this nursery, especially the wallpaper, curtain rod finials, and the little touches like the mushroom pillow and handstitched sweater!

A woman with long hair cradles a baby in a decorated nursery featuring a crib, mobile, wall decorations, and a hammock holding stuffed animals.
A couple stands in a nursery, with the man embracing the woman who holds a baby. A dog sleeps on a chair beside them. The room has soft decor with a butterfly chart on the wall.
A man sits in a chair next to a window, holding a newborn baby in his arms. The man is wearing a gray shirt, and the baby is dressed in green with a headband.
Close-up of an adult holding a baby. The baby is wearing green clothing, and the focus is on the baby's bare feet. The adult's arms are visible, gently supporting the child.


Every home also has unique architectural features that add to the “backdrop” for your images. Elements like a fireplace, a cozy window seat, or stained glass windows of an older home, show the character of your home. I’ve seen so many beautiful original stained glass windows in old homes around Pittsburgh.

And I always love to guess what decade a home was built!

A man and woman sit on a sectional sofa, each holding a baby. Two dogs are also on the sofa. The room has a coffee table, two wall pictures, and hanging plants.
A man and a woman sit on a grey couch, cradling a baby. Two dogs are also on the couch, one sitting next to the couple and the other leaning on the man. Plant and wall decor are in the background.
A couple sits on a sofa with their baby and dog. The father holds the baby, while the mother and dog look on. Behind them, a wall decor says, "they built a life they loved.
A couple sits on a couch with their newborn baby in their arms and a large dog next to them. A sign in the background reads, "they built a life they loved.
A couple sits on a sofa holding a baby dressed in green. The father cradles the baby while the mother gently touches the baby’s hand. Another close-up shows the father and baby looking at each other.
A man and woman sit on a couch, with the man holding a baby dressed in green. A large dog sits next to the woman, looking at the baby.
A baby wearing a green outfit and a pink headband with a bow sleeps on a white pillow.


My goodness, isn’t this precious baby girl just pure perfection? Those lips, cheeks, and beautiful head of hair with hints of red like her gorgeous mama!

A baby wearing a green outfit and a beige headband with a bow sleeps on a white cushion placed on a wooden floor.
A baby with blue eyes and a beige headband is being held on an adult's shoulder, facing the camera with a neutral expression.
Man with a beard holding a baby wearing a headband, gently kissing the baby's forehead in a room with a closed door in the background.
A baby is lying in a changing station, wearing a diaper and a headband, while a person with long hair stands nearby, adjusting the baby's clothing.


I also LOVE to see a couple’s wedding photos hanging on the wall! This mama had a few giant prints hanging from their engagement session and wedding!

A baby with a headband lies on a white blanket, wrapped in a beige swaddle, looking up.
A baby wearing a headband and a knitted romper is lying on a patterned blanket, looking up.


Thank you to this family, and every family who invites me into their beautiful home! I never take for granted entering such a sacred and private space and I know there is a touch of vulnerability to having a photo session inside your home.

A baby swaddled in a beige blanket lies on a white cushion, wearing a headband with a bow.


In-home newborn photo sessions are a great way to celebrate your baby’s arrival and capture memories that reflect your family’s style. Embrace the uniqueness of your home, and let it shine through in your gallery of photos!


If you’re looking for a newborn or baby photographer in Pittsburgh,  please get in touch to inquire about a session! I’d love to plan a photo session for your new baby!

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All images by Mary Beth Miller Photography 

Mary Beth Miller Photography specializes in family and newborn photography in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and many of the surrounding areas. Mary Beth has over fourteen years of experience photographing families, newborns and babies in Pittsburgh including the South Side, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Oakland, the North Shore and Northside.   Her style is very relaxed and natural and your family session will feel like a stress-free Sunday afternoon with your family! 

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