Mom and son play during their in-home photo session.
Mom and son play during their in-home photo session.

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Wondering if your house is “nice enough” for in-home photos? Here’s the honest answer, plus exactly what to clean (and what to skip) before your session.

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Wondering how to capture baby’s first year photography from those first smiles to the first birthday cake smash? Here’s what every milestone session looks like.

Education, Newborn

July 10, 2026

A Complete Guide to Baby’s First Year Photography

baby yawns while dad holds him during Louisville newborn session

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If you’ve ever thought, “My house is just too small for photos,” you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common concerns I hear when families start thinking about scheduling a session. There’s a lingering idea that you need a picture-perfect, magazine-worthy home to make Louisville In-Home Family Photography work, but that couldn’t be further […]

Education

May 4, 2026

Think Your House Is Too Small? Louisville In-Home Family Photography Tips

A big brother looks at his mom and little sister during their Louisville In-Home Family Photography Session. Photos by Michelle Bordenkircher Photography.

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If you’ve ever scrolled through beautifully curated homes online, it’s easy to wonder if your own space measures up, especially when you’re considering booking a session for Louisville In-Home Family Photography. The short answer? Absolutely not. Your home does not need to be perfectly styled, newly renovated, or worthy of a Pinterest board to create […]

Education, Family

April 27, 2026

Does My Home Need to Be Pinterest-Perfect for Louisville In-Home Family Photography?

A family snuggles on the bed during their Louisville In-Home Family Photography Session. Photos by Michelle Bordenkircher Photography.

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There is something incredibly special about welcoming a newborn into the world. Those first quiet days at home, filled with love, wonder, and a brand new rhythm as a family. This recent Louisville in-home newborn session with Briana and Blake was a beautiful reminder of just how meaningful it is to document these fleeting moments […]

Education, Maternity, Newborn

April 6, 2026

A Precious Louisville In-Home Newborn Session

A baby boy yawns during his Louisville In-Home newborn session Photos by Michelle Bordenkircher Photography

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Welcoming a new baby into your family is one of life’s most meaningful milestones, and there’s no better place to capture those first memories than in the comfort of your own home. A Louisville In-Home Newborn Session allows you to document these early days in a way that feels authentic, relaxed, and beautifully personal. Instead […]

Newborn

March 30, 2026

Why Choose a Louisville In-Home Newborn Session?

A new mom and dad sit with their new baby in the nursery. Louisville In Home Newborn Session Photos by Michelle Bordenkircher Photography

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Briana + Blake just kicked off their Year of Life Collection, and what a beautiful (and chilly!) way to begin. As a Louisville newborn photographer, getting to document families from pregnancy through baby’s first year is one of my greatest joys, and this session was the perfect reminder why. We met for their maternity session […]

Education, Maternity

February 16, 2026

Your Baby’s First Year in Photos: When to Book Each Milestone

A winter maternity session at Beckley Creek Park. Louisville Newborn Photographer. Photos by Michelle Bordenkircher Photography.

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Choosing what to wear for your motherhood portraits shouldn’t feel stressful. It should feel intentional, empowering, and you. As a Louisville Motherhood Photographer, I’ve seen firsthand how the right wardrobe choices can elevate a portrait from “pretty” to deeply meaningful. This guide is designed to help moms feel confident, comfortable, and beautifully connected to their […]

Education, Family

February 9, 2026

The Complete Motherhood Portrait Wardrobe Guide

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Holly and Ethan’s in-home newborn session took place on a cold winter day in Louisville, just before a big winter storm rolled in. But inside, it was warm and cozy and full of newborn snuggles! Their session is a perfect example of why in-home newborn sessions are so special, and also a great way to […]

Newborn

February 2, 2026

When to Book Your In-Home Newborn Session: A Guide for Expecting Parents

A newborn baby boy sleeps soundly during his in home newborn session. Louisville In Home Newborn Photographer Michelle Bordenkircher Photography

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Explore Louisville’s incredible businesses that specialize in prenatal wellness, birth support, postpartum care, and motherhood connection.

Education, Maternity, Newborn

January 19, 2026

Louisville Pregnancy Guide: The Best Local Businesses for Expecting Mamas