This was my first time working with Courtney and Pablo — and with their newborn, Pablo. We shot the session at their home, where baby Pablo’s space already reflected a lot of care and creativity. Courtney painted the fish artwork and even built the sculptural pieces on the wall herself, which added such a personal feel to the room. Every detail had a story.
Pablo (dad) isn’t the biggest fan of being in front of the camera, but he was a good sport and made it clear that capturing this season with his son mattered. Spanish will be part of how they raise baby Pablo — a thoughtful way to keep his Cuban background woven into everyday life.
Grandma was there, too — she got in for a few photos and also captured some behind-the-scenes moments on her phone. Having family around during a newborn session is always a plus — not just for a few sweet photos, but for things like extra hands, warm meals, and a little less to worry about during those early, sleep-deprived days.
Sessions like this are what I love about lifestyle newborn photography — no need for big setups or posing marathons. Just your space, your people, and a chance to document life as it actually looks right now.
Jina Lee is an on location, natural light portrait and lifestyle photographer. She specializes in maternity photography, newborn photography, baby photography, children photography, and family photography. Jina services areas in and around the Atlanta metro area including, but not limited to, Acworth, Alpharetta, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Canton, Cumming, Decatur, Dunwoody, Johns Creek, Kennesaw, Marietta, Midtown, Milton, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Smyrna, Woodstock and Vinings.
