Blog ~ Page 10 of 54 ~ Angela McNaul

family photo of mom, dad and three boys at the Clifton Inn in Charlottesville, Virginia

Family Photography

Do you offer Holiday Mini Sessions during the Fall Season? Charlottesville Photography of Ferrel

Holiday Mini Sessions in Charlottesville Every year, the fall season rolls around, and I get a flood of emails, text…

Little girl in yellow dress picking flowers

Family Photography

Why I love outdoor family photography sessions versus a studio session ~Guevara Family~

When you have little children or larger groups of people to photograph, outdoor family photography sessions are just so much…

Newborn Baby swaddled holding mini teddy bear in his hands

Newborn Photography

How long does a newborn session take Waynesboro baby photographer Kylan

Can you really do a newborn mini session when talking about newborn photography? Usually, when mothers reach out to me…

Newborn Thomas swaddled in a wrap laying in a basket

Newborn Photography

Newborn Photography Questions Charlottesville Studio Session with Baby Thomas

Just a few of some of the questions I get asked about Newborn Photography. You reached out to me,…

Mom hugging toddler son and smiling

Family Photography

Fall Mini Sessions ~ Maggie’s Family

It’s officially that time of year for Charlottesville Photography fall photo sessions, make sure you hug your photographer. Wait,…

Tortilla shell. Bowl of guac and baby feet

Cake Smash Photography

Forget the traditional Cake Smash Photos – Let’s eat tacos instead ~ Caroline

Taco about turning one! Birthday Cake Smash Photos I really wanted to do a non traditional “cake smash…

Let’s Create your dream Photos

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When you’re this tiny, even a bucket feels like

When you’re this tiny, even a bucket feels like a luxury resort.
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Hi, I’m Angela. I professionally shush babies fo

Hi, I’m Angela. I professionally shush babies for a living and get irrationally excited about perfectly curled toes.

Let’s not sugarcoat this.

I willingly work in a studio that’s basically a baby sauna. I have more swaddles than Target and will spend 15 minutes adjusting one tiny finger like it holds the keys to world peace — because obviously, it does.

I’ve been peed on, pooped on, and sneezed on — sometimes all in one session — and I still call it a great day. I treat a sleepy yawn like it deserves its own Oscar, and yes, I will scream internally (and sometimes externally) when your baby nails a pose.

I’ll lay on the floor in some kind of yoga-meets-midlife-crisis position, whispering sweet nothings to a 1 year old- like I’m trying to negotiate with a tiny dictator.

My camera costs more than my car. My wrap-folding technique could be taught at Harvard. And if I see one wrinkle in the background fabric, I will lose sleep over it.

But the final images? Pure magic. Because behind all the chaos is someone who loves every wild, weird, hilarious second of it — and believes your baby’s story deserves to be captured perfectly.
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My internet has been down all day—but it’s fin

My internet has been down all day—but it’s finally back up just in time to send off this sweet gallery. So in love with how this little one’s session turned out!

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Just a baby. In a cozy knit. Being absolutely perf

Just a baby. In a cozy knit. Being absolutely perfect.
Simple. Soft. Timeless.

If you're expecting, now’s the time to start planning your newborn session—those first weeks fly by faster than you think. 💫

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Now booking: Heirloom Portraits — Monday, April

Now booking: Heirloom Portraits — Monday, April 28
Two spots LEFT Ages 6 months to 6 years.

These aren’t just photos.
They’re timeless.
They’re classic.
They’re meant to last for generations.

With soft tones, heirloom wardrobe guidance, and an artistic touch, these portraits are designed to be displayed proudly—and passed down.

🖤 Limited availability. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. www.angelamcnaulphotography.com/contact
Message me to claim one of the last two April 28th spots.

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3 Ridiculously Good Reasons to Book Your Newborn S

3 Ridiculously Good Reasons to Book Your Newborn Session NOW (Like, Yesterday)

1. Your baby will never be this tiny, snuggly, or agreeable again
Right now, they sleep like 23 hours a day and can be wrapped up like a Chipotle burrito. In a few weeks? They’ll be flailing like a baby octopus with opinions. Let’s capture the calm before the poop storm.

2. You have no idea what day it is
You think you’ll remember how small they were… but your brain is 97% sleep deprivation and Goldfish crumbs. Let’s be honest: you’ll barely remember what you had for lunch. Photos are your backup memory drive.

3. You don’t need 600 iPhone pics where they look like a squashed raisin
You’ve got 84 blurry shots of their foot and one where they look mildly offended by existence. Let me get you wall-worthy, frame-it-forever magic before they start teething and biting everyone.

Book the session. Bring the baby. I’ll bring the magic (and maybe snacks).
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Parents, You’re Not Alone…” Confession Threa

Parents, You’re Not Alone…” Confession Thread"
🙃 Caption:
Let’s normalize the chaos.
Parents, finish this sentence:
“I knew I was a parent when ___.”
I’ll go first in the comments 👇
(PS: No shame, only solidarity!)
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5 Weird (But True!) Things I Use During Newborn Se

5 Weird (But True!) Things I Use During Newborn Sessions 🍼📸😄

Newborn sessions may look soft, serene, and sweet—but behind the scenes? It’s a creative jungle gym of unexpected tools and tricks. Here are some of the weirdest (but most effective) things I use in my studio:

A dog bed—with legs.
That metal-framed “bed” in your photos? Originally made for dogs! It’s the perfect size and shape for cozy flat-lay poses and blanket setups.

A toothbrush.
Not for teeth—this little tool smooths out baby fuzz and tiny flyaways. It’s my go-to for that polished, angelic look in close-ups.

A coffee table.
Those layered, textured blanket poses you love? They’re usually built right on top of a coffee table. It’s the perfect posing platform for baby perfection.

A cat scratcher.
Hidden under rugs to help support baby in upright poses. It’s round, firm, and exactly what I need to get that beautiful curl and support—no cats involved.

Puppy pads.
Everywhere. Under blankets, props, wraps—you name it. Babies are adorable and unpredictable, and puppy pads save the day (and the props)!

Newborn photography is 10% baby cuddling, 20% camera work, and 70% creative prop engineering. 😆

Which one surprised you the most? Drop a comment and take a wild guess at what else I’ve secretly repurposed in the studio…

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