Why I’m Leaving the Wedding Industry: Part 2

Over the past few days, I’ve received so many encouraging emails, calls, and texts regarding my recent announcement on Monday. And to those of you who have taken the time to congratulate me and support my recent decision to leave, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. I cannot begin to tell you all how nervous I was about coming forward with this decision that Brooks and I had made. It is definitely a bittersweet leave as I have loved my time in the wedding industry. But my heart and passion is with the sweet babies and I knew after lots of prayer that is where the Lord has planted me in my business.

With that being said, I know you are all excited and anxious to hear what the big announcement is!

I’m SUPER excited to announce that starting this summer of 2016…

Megan Shaw Photography will be booking Fresh 48 sessions!

What is Fresh 48? Why did I choose to offer these Fresh 48 session? 

While my love for babies continues to grow and after realizing the passion I have for them, I kept thinking about those precious, fleeting moments that families experience with their newborn baby. And I knew I wanted to use my camera to capture those sweet moments that seem to fly right by before their eyes.

So that is where I came across the idea of the Fresh 48 session.

A Fresh 48 session is a lifestyle type session that takes place in the baby’s place of birth (hospital, home birth, etc.). The sessions are held within the first 24-48 hours of a baby’s life and this session is a fantastic way to document those new and exciting times together as a family. From first feedings, to diaper changes, to a child realizing what it means to be an older sibling. I will capture them all during this session. I will also capture those quiet moments between you and your new little one.

These sessions are shot during the day using natural light and is mostly unposed and photojournalistic, capturing you taking in the sweet sights and sounds of your new baby. These types of sessions are not a traditional newborn session; I will not pose the baby or bring props and/or lights. This will just be me capturing your baby’s sweet new moments in a fresh, natural way!

So what is included in a Fresh 48 session package? 

• 60 minute long session
• This session includes unposed, prop free lifestyle images
• Baby in their place of birth with Mom, Dad and Family
• Includes 60-80 edited full resolution digital images
• Includes print release

**For pricing and availability, please email megshawphoto@gmail.com.  Megan Shaw Photography will be offering a discounted bundled package to those who wish to book a Fresh 48 session PLUS an studio newborn session.**

And I was so excited and honored to recently do a Fresh 48 session for a family that I have photographed over the past few years. Meet Richard, Amber, Addyson and the newest addition to their family, Alex.

I loved to see how excited sweet Addyson was to introduce me to her new baby Brother. She was such a proud big sister and couldn’t wait to tell everyone that he was finally here!

Introducing baby Alex!

I loved to see how excited Richard was to finally have a little boy in the family. While I know he loves his girls, there is just something special about a bond between a Father and Son. I can’t wait to see their bond grow as Alex grows!

Addyson couldn’t wait to hold Alex. I could tell she was super comfortable and a natural at holding her brother. She could have sat there for hours holding him. She sure does love her baby Brother.

These next few images are my favorite. These Fresh 48 sessions are about capturing those sincere, special moments and I loved seeing Richard, Amber, and Addyson love on baby Alex. What a special memory for them to have forever!

Thank you to the Hood family for letting me capture these priceless moments for them.

I hope they will cherish these photos forever.