This sweet maternity and newborn session with the Thorsteinsons is one I’ll never forget. We met at Shawnee Mission Park during golden hour for a cozy, winter maternity session. It beautifully captured their final days as a family of three. The soft light, warm tones, and quiet nature surrounding us made the perfect setting for this maternity session at Shawnee.

Mom looked absolutely radiant in her soft white sweater dress, and big brother was curious and cuddly—full of energy but happy to snuggle close. The anticipation was so special. You could feel how ready they were to welcome baby Isaac.

Just a few weeks later, I joined them again—this time in the comfort of their home—for baby Isaac’s newborn session. Their cozy nursery was full of thoughtful details, from a shelf of keepsakes to sweet ultrasound photographs and a plush bunny wearing a name tag that read “Hello, my name is Isaac.” It was such a heartfelt space, perfect for the newest member of the Thorsteinson family.

Watching big brother peek in at Isaac during his bottle feeding was such a tender moment. You could already see their bond beginning to bloom! Mom and dad took turns holding him by the window light, soaking in the quiet, joy-filled moments that come with those early days at home. Their in-home newborn session was relaxed and genuine, just like them.

Whether outside at Shawnee Mission Park or cuddled up indoors, the Thorsteinsons’ love for one another shone through every image. These are the sessions that make this work feel like magic—capturing a chapter of change, connection, and new beginnings.

If you’re looking to document your own maternity and newborn journey, a two-part session like this is the perfect way to freeze time before and after baby arrives.