Why Documenting Your Maternity, Newborn, and Family Is So Important

Aug 6

Alyssa Charboneau is a newborn and family photography serving areas in and around Las Vegas.

Life moves fast. One minute you're feeling those first little flutters of your baby kicking, and the next you're chasing that same child around your living room while they giggle in a tutu or superhero cape. These moments—both ordinary and extraordinary—make up your family’s story. And they deserve to be remembered.

A family with autumn colored wardrobe with yellow wildflowers at Mt. Charleston. — Mt. Charleston Family Session

As a photographer, a mother, and someone who values beauty in the everyday, I believe deeply in documenting these fleeting chapters—maternity, newborn, and family life. Here's why:

1. You’ll Never Regret Being in the Frame

Moms are so often the ones behind the camera, documenting the milestones and the messes—but rarely stepping into the photo themselves. These seasons—your glowing belly, the sleepy newborn snuggles, the wild toddler years—are part of your story too. You deserve to be seen and celebrated.

A family of 4 during their family photo session at the Meadows of Mt. Charleston. — Afternoons in the Meadows of Mt. Charleston are magic.

2. Tiny Details Fade Faster Than You Think

That scrunchy newborn face, the way they curl into your chest, the milk-drunk smiles, the wispy hair—all of it changes so fast. A newborn session freezes these details in time before they become a blur. It’s not just about the posed photo; it’s about the feeling of that moment.

A family with 2 toddlers girls, wearing cream and orange with a blue jean jacket, getting twirled by their dad. — Twirling is a must with toddlers.

3. Maternity Photos Celebrate the Beginning

Even if you’re not feeling your best during pregnancy, this time is sacred. Your body is doing miraculous work. Maternity sessions aren’t about perfection—they’re about honoring the anticipation, the connection, and the transformation. It’s the beginning of your baby’s story and your next chapter as a family.

A mom in a burnt orange dress holding one daughter and holding the and of her other toddler daughter near Las Vegas. — Will be use wildflowers at Mt. Charleston? Always.

4. Family Photos Are Your Legacy

Photos aren’t just for now. They’re for your kids to look back on one day and say, “That was my childhood. That was how much I was loved.” Your home will change. Toys will come and go. But framed family images—those last.

A black and white image of a family during their fall family pictures in Mt. Charleston, NV. — Classic family images in black and white.

5. You Deserve More Than Just iPhone Photos

There’s nothing wrong with quick snapshots, but there’s something magical about intentional, artful photography. It allows you to pause. To reflect. To step away from the noise and truly connect as a family. It’s less about being "perfect" and more about preserving what’s real.

Two sisters dressed in cream and orange, running around a meadow wit their dad at Mt. Charleston near Las Vegas. — A playful family session in Las Vegas.

Let’s Tell Your Story

Whether you’re expecting, just brought your baby home, or are deep in the joyful chaos of family life—I’d love to help you preserve it. My sessions are relaxed, playful, and full of light. We’ll create images that feel like you—beautiful, timeless, and full of heart.

Let’s document your story. It matters more than you know.