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  • About
  • Portfolio
    • Newborns
      • Studio
      • Lifestyle
      • Fresh 48
    • Babies
      • 3-Month Milestone
      • Sitter Milestone
    • Cake Smashes
    • Children
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    • Maternity
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I’ve always loved capturing this final phase of tu I’ve always loved capturing this final phase of tummy time...that I like to call “swimming”...where baby is so strong they can lift their legs and arms and move, move, move. It always comes with a fun expression because they get such a kick out of themselves. 😂 Richmond baby photographer, first year baby milestone sessions, 3 months old, RVA newborn photographer
Such a darling newborn session with several sweet, Such a darling newborn session with several sweet, sleepy newborn smiles. Richmond newborn photos, newborn photography sessions, baby photographer in RVA Midlothian
And with that, the 2025 season comes to an end. Ho And with that, the 2025 season comes to an end. Hoping that 2026 brings good things for everyone. ❤️ Thankful for all of my clients who make it possible for this to be my full-time job, only some of whom I could fit into this highlight reel! RVA newborn and family photography, newborn photos in Richmond, family photos in Richmond, baby photographer, child photographer, personality portraits in Richmond
Rumor has it that it is World Photography Day, so Rumor has it that it is World Photography Day, so figured I would jump on this trend of answering one of the most common questions I am asked. Hard to believe I’m about to start my 10th year as a photographer, and scrolling back through almost a decade of work to make this reel was a fun reminder of the hundreds and hundreds (thousands?!) of sessions over the years - I wish I could have posted more from each year! If you had told me 20 years ago that this would be my second career, I wouldn’t have believed you! My own little muse who started me on this journey is now half-way grown up, and doesn’t spend much time in front of the camera anymore, but luckily I have all of my clients’ little loves to keep inspiring me. ❤️
Dandelion puffs and spring sunsets make for the sw Dandelion puffs and spring sunsets make for the sweetest family photo sessions. ☀️Photographed this gal as a newborn and at her first birthday, so was such a treat to see her again after a couple years!
Goodness this was a fun cake smash! Her little nos Goodness this was a fun cake smash! Her little nose scrunch just about did me in! #tallandtinycake | @lanascakesrva My Richmond cake smash sessions to celebrate baby’s first birthday include both portraits and a cake smash. Celebrate ONE with the FUN of a first birthday photo session. While one-year-olds are often known for being a challenge, over nearly a decade of photographing babies I’ve created a session flow and approach to taking one-year-old photos that makes these sessions fun, active and successful! Reach out to learn more!
Her mom is a wedding photographer, so no surprise Her mom is a wedding photographer, so no surprise that she already knows how to pose! ⭐️ 💅 We sure have fun marveling at all the adorable things babies do during newborn sessions! It’s never boring being a baby and newborn photographer, that’s for sure! Thanks @kaitlynlarsenphoto for getting this perfect video! I couldn’t resist the audio track! 😂
Sound 🔉for the sweetest little voice. I know we’ll Sound 🔉for the sweetest little voice. I know we’ll be buddies for years to come when they go home playing pretend photographer and talking about Miss Elise! 💗 Marked the big THREE for this gal with a personality portrait session. How precious is she with her lovie? Personality portraits in RVA Child personality portraits in Midlothian
*Flash Warning* A peek inside my Richmond newborn *Flash Warning* A peek inside my Richmond newborn photography studio where we specialize in capturing portraits of your newborn baby during the first few weeks of their life. From posed newborn studio sessions to lifestyle newborn sessions in your home, I bring the expertise from having photographed over 750 babies to each session. Sessions are timeless, relaxed and efficient. #babywhisperer #babyexperts #rvanewbornphotographer Richmond newborn studio Midlothian newborn studio Richmond newborn and sibling photography in Virginia Newborn photoshoot with siblings in Richmond Best newborn photographer in Richmond Capturing newborn and sibling moments in Richmond Newborn and baby photography session in Richmond VA Professional newborn and sibling portraits in Midlothian Studio newborn and sibling photography near me Sibling and baby photography ideas Richmond Richmond newborn photographer for growing families Lifestyle newborn and sibling photography in Richmond
A few seconds of sweetness from today’s newborn se A few seconds of sweetness from today’s newborn session. Her parents love color, so we had an Easter egg vibe going with beautiful spring shades for all of her styled setups. You can also see my assistant’s hand, keeping baby safe and secure always…but did you know choosing a newborn photographer with an assistant also means you (and your baby!) will have a faster, easier session because that second set of trained hands is gold when working with newborns! A client this week said in admiration, “You guys are SO efficient!” 💯 👏🏻 #rvanewbornphotographer #babywhisperer #newbornphotography #midlothiannewbornphotographer #henriconewbornphotographer #rvamom #newborn #purplenewbornphotos #newbornphotoshoot

ELISE WELKER PHOTOGRAPHY  |  Voted Best Richmond Newborn Photographer in Virginia   elise@elisewelker.com 

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