When I walked in for this newborn session, Marlowe greeted me like no time had passed since our last shoot. She had plenty to share — including a full tour of the “work building” she made from magnetic tiles, where her mouse family goes to work (even the baby mouse had a job). She also showed me a quilt she was sewing — proudly announcing she learned it herself. I had a hunch Mom might’ve helped a little, but I let her have the win.

New baby Peter was wide awake for most of the session but couldn’t have been more relaxed. He was calm, content, and even started cooing a bit while sitting with Marlowe for their sibling photos. She was so proud to hold him and clearly taking her new role seriously — with a few giggles mixed in.

The whole family wore handmade headbands for part of the session, so of course we had to capture that. Marlowe is also learning Korean — something they’re intentionally keeping alive in their home as part of their family culture. It’s the kind of detail that may not be obvious in a photo, but it’s always in the background.

We wrapped the session outside in their front yard flower garden, which they’d planted together. Quiet, colorful, and uniquely theirs — the perfect ending to an easygoing in-home newborn session.

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.