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Newborn baby girl smiles while wrapped in a yellow swaddle and placed in a boho Moses basket during a photo session in Toledo
Baby girl poses for newborn photos in a boho Moses basket in a Toledo Photography Studio

Check out the range of emotions from a sweet little smile to a sad pouty face…it’s just so hard being brand new to the world!

Newborn baby girl poses for photos in a yellow swaddle and Moses basket in a Perryburg studio
Baby girl poses in a boho Moses basket wearing a yellow bonnet and wrap during a Sylvania photoshoot
A baby girl poses for newborn photos wearing a yellow bonnet in a Moses basket during a Detroit photoshoot
A baby girl poses in a boho Moses basket wearing a yellow headband and swaddle during an Ann Arbor photoshoot
A baby girl poses in a boho Moses basket wearing a yellow floral headband during a NW Ohio photoshoot

I almost never get requests for yellow and I just don’t know why - it’s so pretty & happy!

I was so excited when this mama said no girly pinks or purples for her baby girls newborn photoshoot at my Ann Arbor photography studio. Don’t get me wrong…I love pink and purple! I love changing it up and using some less traditional “girl” colors, such as yellow, green, blue, etc.

My professional photography studio is located in Sylvania Ohio, which is just a couple miles from the Michigan border. Clients travel to me from all over NW Ohio and SE Michigan, including Toledo, Perrysburg, Ottawa Hills, Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Dundee, Detroit, Bloomfield Hills, Novi and more!

All newborn clients gain full access to my vast prop & accessory collection. I have everything needed to create the most beautiful images of your sweet new baby! All you have to do is show up and I am happy to take care of the rest for you. My prop room is overflowing with headbands & flower crowns, hats & bonnets, wraps & swaddles, vintage buckets, wooden bowls, and so much more!

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Toledo Ohio 6 Months Baby Photo Session in Studio | Baby Bunny

6 month old baby boy sitter wearing a grey bunny outfit smiles happily for a photoshoot in a Toledo Ohio photography studio

— TOLEDO OHIO BABY PHOTO SESSION IN STUDIO —

6 month old baby boy crawls forward during a photo session in Ann Arbor
6 month old baby boy poses in a grey bunny outfit for a photo session in Sylvania Ohio
6 months old baby boy poses in a grey bunny outfit for a photography session in Ann Arbor
6 month old baby boy sitter poses wearing a grey bunny outfit for a photo session in Perrysburg Ohio
6 month old baby boy smiles a big grin wearing a grey bunny outfit in a white photo studio in Detroit
6 month old baby boy grins and grabs his toes wearing a grey bunny outfit for a photo session in Toledo Ohio
6 month old baby boy crawls wearing a grey bunny outfit during a photoshoot in NW Ohio

My name is Ashley and I have an unhealthy obsession with dressing babies up in bunny and bear outfits! I can’t explain it…I just LOVE it! I mean, how long can you really get away with dressing up your baby like this?? Before you know it, this guy will be calling you “bruh” and giving you all of the eye rolls. So, take advantage while you can! Plus…it’s just insanely cute to dress up in cute outfits like this for 6 month baby photography sessions in Toledo Ohio.

While I love cute little animal outfits, I have many other options as well! As part of your Toledo Ohio Baby Photo Session experience with Sweet Bloom Photography, you can gain full access to my client closet. I offer a large selection of adorable outfits for your little one from 6-12 months old. I have lots of little suspenders and overalls, the cutest rompers, and more! I know how hard it is to find photoshoot outfits for baby boys…but I have you covered! When you enter my prop room, you will have the opportunity to go through all of my photo session outfits and choose what you like best.

This baby boy was in that “in between” age when he isn’t a newborn anymore but also isn’t a big 1 year old birthday boy yet either. I call this the “sitter milestone” and it is actually my absolute favorite age to photograph at my Sylvania Ohio photography studio (aside from newborns…newborn will forever have my heart). A lot of clients tend to skip this stage and I feel like that is such a shame! Don’t skip the 6-9 month milestone! At this age, they are happy, chubby little balls of sunshine and smiles - plus, they aren’t usually mobile yet! It’s just so much easier to get adorable pictures when your sweet baby just sits there and grins, grabs their toes, and gives me all the baby laughs…it gets really interesting once we’re chasing your little one around, PHEW!

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Newborn Photographer in Ann Arbor

A newborn baby girl smiles wrapped in a pink swaddle in a vintage wooden bowl prop during a newborn photography session in Toledo Ohio

— NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER IN ANN ARBOR —

Newborn baby girl wearing a pink vintage bonnet sleeps peacefully for a newborn photoshoot in Sylvania Ohio
Newborn baby girl wrapped in a pink swaddle sleeps peacefully in a vintage wooden bowl prop for a newborn photo session in Ann Arbor
Newborn baby girl sleeps peacefully wrapped in a pink swaddle in a vintage wooden bowl prop for a photo session in Detroit
Newborn baby girl smiles in her sleep in a vintage wooden bowl prop for a newborn photo session in Perrysburg Ohio

The way I am obsessed with this baby girl! She gave us not 1 but 2 smiles! THE BEST!

I just love this shade of dusty blush pink on her - and the coordinating flower crown headband and lace bonnet. So precious. The great thing about booking an Ann Arbor newborn photo session with Sweet Bloom Photography is you don’t have to worry about bringing anything for the photoshoot! My beautiful professional photography studio in Sylvania Ohio is fully stocked with absolutely everything needed for your precious newborn baby photos. I have an entire prop room filled with a rainbow of color choices of backdrops, headbands & flower crowns, hats & bonnets, the coziest wraps & swaddles, and an amazing assortment of the most unique & vintage props such as buckets, bowls, baskets, and boho items as well. Just show up and let me take care of the rest!

With every Toledo Ohio newborn photo session, I always send a questionnaire to all of my clients. I love to get to know your personal preferences so that I can design the whole photography session around your favorite colors, props, etc. Sometimes clients want me to have complete creative control and I am totally okay to do that as well! I understand that some don’t really know what looks best or are just really open to anything because they trust my knowledge and expertise - so I am happy to take the wheel and choose everything, if that’s what you prefer. No matter what, we always go through everything together and make sure you are happy with everything. It’s no problem at all to switch out for a different color, prop, etc…these are your photos and I want you to be absolutely in love with them!

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Toledo Ohio Christmas Mini Sessions 2023

An arrangement of festive Christmas photography backdrops for the holidays in a Toledo Photography Studio

— TOLEDO OHIO CHRISTMAS MINI SESSIONS —

A girl dressed in a holiday outfit sips from a mug in front of a hot cocoa stand among a Christmas Tree farm in Toledo Ohio

SOLD OUT
— HOLIDAY IN THE PINES MINI SESSIONS —

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5
$175

  • 20 minute mini session

  • Private online viewing gallery

  • 3 digital images of your choice, delivered via direct download with a print release

    Additional digital images are $35 each or $150 for the whole gallery

    Holiday in the Pines Mini Sessions take place at an outdoor location of pine trees in Sylvania, Ohio. These sessions are open to families & children! A (pretend) hot cocoa stand with real marshmallows will also be available for the kids. PLEASE NOTE: If it is a cloudy day, session time slots may need to be adjusted by up to 30 minutes early - please be prepared to plan accordingly.

    Includes a mini session lasting up to 20 minutes (immediate family only), a private online viewing gallery, and 3 digital images of your choice delivered via direct download with a print release. If desired, you will have the option to purchase additional digital images directly from the online gallery for $35 each or you can download the whole gallery for $150.

A girl poses in a Christmas Tree Farm for Christmas family photos on a vintage prop and holiday wreath in Toledo Ohio
A girl poses with a festive holiday wreath at a Christmas tree farm for family photos in Ann Arbor

A baby girl smiles in candy cane Christmas pajamas for a Christmas Mini Session Studio in Toledo Ohio

SOLD OUT
— CHRISTMAS MILK & COOKIES MINI SESSIONS —

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11
$175

  • 20 minute mini session

  • Private online viewing gallery

  • 3 digital images of your choice, delivered via direct download with a print release

    Additional digital images are $35 each or $150 for the whole gallery

    Christmas Milk & Cookies Mini Sessions take place in my professional photography studio located in Sylvania, Ohio. These sessions are open to families & children and feature a cozy bed setup that is perfect for your cutest holiday pajamas! Pretend cookies & milk and real marshmallows will be provided. A Christmas cookie bakery stand will also be available for the kids!

    Includes a mini session lasting up to 20 minutes (immediate family only), a private online viewing gallery, and 3 digital images of your choice delivered via direct download with a print release. If desired, you will have the option to purchase additional digital images directly from the online gallery for $35 each or you can download the whole gallery for $150.

A baby girl wearing candy cane Christmas pajamas eats a snowflake gingerbread cookie for Christmas Mini Sessions in Ann Arbor
A baby girl wearing Candy Cane Christmas pajamas eats snowflake gingerbread cookies for Santa in a Christmas Mini Session in Sylvania Ohio
A baby girl wearing candy cane Christmas pajamas smiles happily for photos in front of a Christmas tree in Toledo Ohio
A baby girl smiles happily in front of a Christmas Cookie Bakery Stand among snowy Christmas trees in a studio in Toledo Ohio

A beautiful holiday setup for Christmas family photos featuring a large wreath and beautiful vintage couch in Toledo Ohio

ONE SPOT REMAINING
— CHRISTMAS CARD MINIS —

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11
$175

  • 20 minute mini session

  • Private online viewing gallery

  • 3 digital images of your choice, delivered via direct download with a print release

    Additional digital images are $35 each or $150 for the whole gallery

Family Christmas Card Mini Sessions take place in my professional photography studio located in Sylvania, Ohio. These sessions are open to families & children and feature a wintery, snowy tree setup and a classic holiday setup with a couch and beautiful wreath. Wear your fanciest outfits or keep it casual yet festive. A Christmas cookie bakery stand will also be available for the kids!

Includes a mini session lasting up to 20 minutes (immediate family only), a private online viewing gallery, and 3 digital images of your choice delivered via direct download with a print release. If desired, you will have the option to purchase additional digital images directly from the online gallery for $35 each or you can download the whole gallery for $150.

A line of snow covered Christmas trees for family photos in a studio in Ann Arbor
A vintage sled placed for a happy child to pose for Christmas photos in a snow filled Christmas tree farm in Toledo Ohio
A beautiful holiday setup for Christmas family photos featuring a large wreath and beautiful vintage couch in Ann Arbor
A children's Christmas Cookie Bakerty Stand adorned with festive lights, a cookie jar and snow trees for Christmas photos in a studio in Ann Arbor

The real bearded Santa poses for photos with children at a photography studio in Toledo Ohio

SOLD OUT
— THE SANTA EXPERIENCE —

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12
$175

  • 10 minute interactive session with the real bearded Santa

  • Private online viewing gallery

  • 3 digital images of your choice, delivered via direct download with a print release

    Additional digital images are $35 each or $125 for the whole gallery

The Santa Experience takes place in my professional photography studio located in Sylvania, Ohio and is best recommended for ages 3 months and up (siblings/immediate family only). Featuring an interactive experience with Santa Tom - he is absolutely incredible with children! This will truly be an experience! Skip the long lines at a crowded mall and enjoy magical memories in a private setting where your child can read a book with Santa, give him a hug & some snuggles, and create some holiday magic that you will remember forever!

Includes up to 10 minutes with Santa, a private online viewing gallery, and 3 digital images of your choice delivered via direct download with a print release. If desired, you will have the option to purchase additional digital images directly from the online gallery for $35 each or you can download the whole gallery for $150.

A beautiful holiday photo setup with a large gold hoop arch with snow garland and a letters to Santa mailbox in Toledo Ohio
A Christmas photography backdrop with twinkle lights and a Letters to Santa mailbox for photos with Santa in Sylvania Ohio
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Toledo Ohio Christmas Mini Sessions 2023

A girl dressed in festive Christmas clothing sips hot chocolate in front of a vintage hot cocoa stand at a tree farm in Toledo Ohio

— TOLEDO OHIO CHRISTMAS MINI SESSIONS —

A girl poses on a vintage ladder prop with a Christmas wreath in tree farm in Toledo Ohio
A girl holds a Christmas wreath surrounded by twinkle lights at a tree farm in Ann Arbor

The Toledo Ohio Christmas Mini Sessions lineup drops this Sunday to newsletter subscribers!

I am so excited for this years Family Holiday Mini Sessions! I will be offering a variety of different options, including 2 in studio setups, outdoor minis, and you can’t forget SANTA! I am so excited that Santa Tom will be returning to the Sweet Bloom Photography studio for The Santa Experience. He is absolutely wonderful with children - you will not be disappointed! The experience with him is truly a magical memory. You can skip the long, chaotic lines at the mall and instead have a private one-on-one moment with Santa.

  • Sunday 11/5/23 - Holiday in the Pines (plus a hot cocoa stand)

  • Saturday 11/11/23 - Christmas Card Minis + Milk & Cookies Minis (plus a Christmas bakery stand)

  • Sunday 11/12/23 - The Santa Experience

The studio will be fully decorated with beautiful holiday decor and I am especially excited about the adorable hot cocoa stand and the Christmas cookie bakery stand! As always, I will be offering mini sessions in your Christmas Pajamas for Milk & Cookies Minis. If you are looking for something a bit less casual, then Christmas Card Minis will be perfect for you! Christmas Card Minis feature a beautiful holiday set adorned with Christmas trees and a beautiful couch. You can dress up and go very fancy or just keep it casual.

If you are looking for a quick & easy Christmas Mini Session for your family in the Toledo Ohio area, I would love to capture those memories for you! All holiday sessions will take place in Sylvania, Ohio which is in the NW Ohio & Toledo Ohio area and only 40 minutes from Ann Arbor and about 60 minutes from Detroit. Aside from The Santa Experience (this one is just for the kids!), all Christmas Mini Sessions are open to families.

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Newborn photographer in Toledo Ohio Lifestyle boho studio session

Baby girl sleeps peacefully in a boho photography studio located in Toledo Ohio

— BOHO LIFESTYLE NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER IN TOLEDO OHIO —

Baby girl sleeps peacefully in a boho photography studio located in SYLVANIA Ohio
Baby girl sleeps peacefully in a boho photography studio located in Toledo Ohio
Baby girl sleeps peacefully in a boho photography studio located in PERRYSBURG Ohio
Baby girl sleeps peacefully in a boho photography studio located in Detroit
Baby girl sleeps peacefully in a boho photography studio located in NW Ohio

Dreaming of when I’ll be able to sleep like this again!

It’s the busiest time of year for us photographers - it can be difficult finding the time to sit down & edit when your days are spent shooting more sessions than usual! It didn’t help that I was out of town almost all of last week…plus, trying to get my holiday sets designed & photographed between it all (booking opens on Sunday - info to come, hang tight!). If you’re waiting on a gallery, I promise it’s coming ASAP!

Despite the craziness this time of year brings, I’m beyond grateful to be busy! It’s especially awesome when clients return year and after year…like this little cutie! I photographed her big sisters newborn photos and I was so honored to get to photograph their new addition! Isn’t she scrumptious??

I am often asked when is the best time to schedule and book a Toledo Ohio newborn photography session? I recommend booking your session while still in the 2nd trimester. Due to the time required for newborn photoshoots, I am only able to accept a limited number of due dates each month. Since baby isn’t likely to arrive exactly on their due date, I hold space on my calendar for around that time. Once your baby has made their arrival, I just ask that you send me a message when you’re all home and we will then set a date & time for the session at my Sylvania Ohio photography studio. I photograph newborn photo sessions when your baby is between 5-21 days old - this is when they are still in that sleepy, squishy, curled up stage. It goes by in the blink of an eye, so I want to photograph this short phase for you to always remember!

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Toledo Ohio Maternity Photoshoot

A pregnant woman holds her pregnant baby bump belly while gazing at the sunset in a field of wildflowers during a maternity photography session in Ann Arbor

— TOLEDO OHIO MATERNITY PHOTOSHOOT —

A beautiful pregnant woman holds her baby bump belly while posing in a field of wildflowers at a sunset maternity photoshoot in Toledo Ohio
A beautiful pregnant woman hugs her belly baby bump while posing in a field of wildflowers during a sunset maternity photoshoot in Detroit

My jaw dropped when this expecting mama stepped out in that dress looking like a legit SUPER MODEL! This entire Toledo Ohio Maternity Photography Session gallery is amazing…it was painful to only share these 3, for now!

I am currently booking due dates through February 2024!

One of the most common questions I get about Toledo Ohio Maternity Photoshoots, is when is the best time to schedule them? I suggest maternity photography sessions take place when you are approximately 27-35 weeks pregnant. This is typically when you have a nice, round belly and you are still feeling pretty good. That last month of pregnancy can be really tough! Swelling can set in and you may not be feeling great, either. You also don’t want to schedule them too early—we want to show off that baby bump!

I have a few maternity dresses available for use in my client closet. I also send out a list of recommendations of where to shop for your own dress - I am here to help you the whole way! I love helping my clients plan their Toledo Ohio Maternity Photo Sessions!

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Toledo Ohio Family Photography Photoshoot

Mother kisses her baby girl on the cheek on her 1st birthday on a flower farm in Toledo Ohio

— TOLEDO OHIO FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER —

Mother embraces her beautiful baby girl on her 1st birthday in field of wildflowers in Detroit
Mommy and her baby girl smile happily for a photoshoot in a field of flowers for a 1st birthday photoshoot in Toledo Ohio
A mother swings her baby girl in the air at sunset during a 1st birthday photoshoot at a flower farm in Ann Arbor
A mother and baby girl pick flowers at sunset in a beautiful field of wildflowers for a 1st birthday photoshoot in Monclova Ohio
A baby girl smiles happily while her mother embraces her in a hug at a flower farm in Detroit
A mother helps her baby girl pick a flower at sunset during a 1st birthday photoshoot at a Detroit flower farm
A baby girl smiles while her mama looks at her lovingly during sunset at Sylvania Ohio flower farm birthday photoshoot
A mommy and baby girl lean in to pick flowers during a sunset 1st birthday photoshoot at a Perrysburg Ohio flower farm

To say I have been busy the last few weeks would be the understatement of the century! In case you haven’t been following along on IG stories, I have moved in a new photography studio space located in Sylvania Ohio - YAY! I’m also in the midst of busy season, designing sets for Toledo Ohio Christmas Mini Sessions (those will be announced this week!), and trying to play catch up on editing a million galleries. I estimate I will sleep again some time in December!

I am working on this baby girls 1st birthday photoshoot and there’s just noooo way I couldn’t share these beautiful photos! We photographed these on their family Flower Farm, Apollo’s Basket. It is the most GORGEOUS location in the NW Ohio area - perfect for family photos!

I also had the pleasure of photographing this sweet girls newborn session at my Sylvania Ohio photography studio! She was a gorgeous newborn and she’s now an even more stunning baby girl! Having the opportunity to watch these families grow is one of the absolute best things about being a newborn photographer in Toledo Ohio! I just love photographing them year after year after year…gives me all the warm and fuzzies!

The great thing about being a newborn client is that it “grandfathers” you into being a forever client — what does this mean? Well, I don’t advertise sessions for little ones past their 1st birthday, however, I make a special exception for my newborn clients. If you are a past newborn client, I am happy to photograph them for their birthday milestones year and after!

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