My heart always goes pitter patter for newborn photos — just look at that sleepy little squish! Big brother was very proud to take pictures in my Sacramento studio, too.
![Big brother smiles and holds newborn baby while lying on sherpa throw in Sacramento studio](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sleepy-Newborn-Photos-with-Big-Brother_1-800x572.jpg)
![Big brother smiles directly at camera while hugging and holding newborn baby in Sacramento studio](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sleepy-Newborn-Photos-with-Big-Brother_2-800x557.jpg)
Holding on tight.
![Big brother lies next to newborn baby on sherpa throw in Sacramento studio](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sleepy-Newborn-Photos-with-Big-Brother_3-800x572.jpg)
Did we just become best friends?
![Newborn baby being held by mom and dad against white wall in Sacramento studio](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sleepy-Newborn-Photos-with-Big-Brother_4-800x572.jpg)
Their hearts (and hands) have never felt more full.
![Sleeping newborn baby on white blanket while parents frame his body in Sacramento studio](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sleepy-Newborn-Photos-with-Big-Brother_5-800x557.jpg)
![Newborn baby sleeping on hands on gray blanket in Sacramento studio](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sleepy-Newborn-Photos-with-Big-Brother_6-800x572.jpg)
![Sleeping newborn baby close up of mouth and nose](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sleepy-Newborn-Photos-with-Big-Brother_8-800x572.jpg)
![Newborn baby stretching his hands out and lying on white blanket in Sacramento studio](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sleepy-Newborn-Photos-with-Big-Brother_7-800x572.jpg)
Sweet little smile.
![Sleeping newborn baby on sherpa throw and close up of baby feet in Sacramento studio](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sleepy-Newborn-Photos-with-Big-Brother_9-800x557.jpg)
It’s the baby toes for me.
![Newborn baby close up of hands clasping each other in Sacramento studio](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sleepy-Newborn-Photos-with-Big-Brother_10-800x572.jpg)
![Sleeping newborn baby on scale in Sacramento studio](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sleepy-Newborn-Photos-with-Big-Brother_11-800x572.jpg)
The cuteness level is off the charts.
![Sleeping newborn baby with hands up on blue quilted blanket](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sleepy-Newborn-Photos-with-Big-Brother_12-800x572.jpg)
Spring is here and it’s time for new beginnings. I’d be so honored to photograph your newborn and maternity sessions. Love these little squishes. Let me know how I can help.