Emily Novak Photography

06/26/2026

The older I get, the more I realize family photos aren’t really about perfection.
They’re about remembering:
– how little their hand felt in yours
– the way your child wrapped their arms around your neck
– the laughter in between the posed moments
That’s the kind of magic I want you to hold onto forever 🤍

06/23/2026

One of the biggest questions expecting moms ask:
“What should I wear?” 🤍

The best maternity outfits photograph beautifully when they:
– have movement
– soft textures
– colors based on your location
– and most importantly… make you feel confident

Flowy dresses always photograph beautifully, and client wardrobe options are available to make planning easy ✨

For more tips for a summer maternity shoot, check out my new blog post on "What to Wear for a Spring/Summer Maternity Session": https://emilynovakphotography.com/blog/what-to-wear-for-a-spring-or-summer-maternity-session

📍Best time for maternity sessions:
30–34 weeks

06/17/2026

Fresh newborn goodness 🤍
Those sleepy stretches, tiny fingers, and delicate little details change so quickly in the first few weeks.
Documenting this season will always be one of my favorite things ✨
Currently booking July - September due dates.

06/09/2026

My goals for every family session are pretty simple... 🤍

✨ Create beautiful, frame-worthy portraits you'll be proud to display in your home.

✨ Capture genuine smiles, authentic connections, and the little expressions that make your family uniquely yours.

✨ Preserve this season of life exactly as it feels right now, before the kids grow a little bigger and everything changes.

And perhaps most importantly...

✨ Have FUN.

I never expect little ones to sit perfectly still and smile on command. I want them to run, explore, snuggle, laugh, tell me silly stories, and just be themselves. Some of the most treasured images come from the in-between moments when nobody is trying too hard.

If your session feels more like a family adventure than a chore, we're doing it right. 💕📸

06/04/2026

Finally finding some time to catch up on blog posts, and I'm so excited! ✨🤍

I love revisiting favorite sessions and sharing the sweet stories and moments that deserve a little extra spotlight. Stay tuned—lots of adorable babies, beautiful families, and heartfelt stories are headed to the blog soon! 🥰📸

Starting with a recent one -- check out Henry's newborn session!

At their planning session, Henry's mom shared that he was their rainbow baby, so we incorporated a small felt rainbow heart into one of his poses as a meaningful nod to his family's journey and the joy of welcoming him into the world.

06/03/2026

I know family photos aren't always at the top of the priority list right now.

Groceries cost more. Bills cost more. Everything seems to cost more these days.

But while life keeps getting more expensive, time remains the one thing we can never buy back. 🤍

One day, this little boy won't fit so perfectly in his mama's arms. The hugs will get shorter. The baby cheeks will disappear. The season you're living in right now—the one that sometimes feels exhausting and chaotic and ordinary—will quietly become the one you miss the most.

Photographs aren't about creating perfect images. They're about preserving the feeling of this moment before it slips away.

Because they will never be this little again. 💕

And years from now, when the toys are packed away and the house is a little quieter, these images will bring you right back to those moments when they tucked their head into your shoulder.

That's what makes them priceless. ✨

06/01/2026

The best family photos aren't about everyone looking at the camera and smiling perfectly ✨

They're about the real moments — the giggles, the cuddles, the toddler quirks, and those sweet little baby piggy toes peeking out as everyone soaks up time together 🥹👣🤍

Years from now, these are the moments you'll want to remember. Not just what your family looked like, but what it felt like to be together in this season of life. The joy. The chaos. The love. The happiness that's impossible to pose.

And honestly? Baby toes deserve a starring role every single time. 💕👶👣

05/26/2026

Some babies arrive after the storm 🌈🤍

Rainbow babies carry a kind of hope that’s impossible to put into words — a reminder that even after heartbreak, beauty and healing can still bloom. Holding this tiny rainbow close felt like capturing a story of love, strength, and resilience all wrapped into one precious little soul 🥹👶✨

To the parents who have walked through loss to get here: your story matters, your love matters, and this joy shines even brighter because of everything it took to reach it 💕🌈

05/18/2026

2-year-old twin boys… whew 😅💨
Talk about BUSY.

A mini session was absolutely the way to go for these sweet little guys because honestly? About 20 minutes was all the attention span they were willing to give me 😂

But once we stopped trying to make them sit still and just let them run, play, explore, and be their goofy little selves… that’s where the magic happened. ✨

These unposed moments, genuine smiles, and wild little personalities are exactly what I want families to remember years from now. 💛📸

05/13/2026

Sneak peek time! ✨

Getting to photograph first-time parents with their baby is always something extra special 🥹💙 The love, the excitement, the way they look at him like he hung the moon… it’s the sweetest thing to witness.

This little guy is already so adored, and capturing these early moments for their new little family was such an honor. 📸✨

I can’t wait to share more from this beautiful session soon!