Shyla Cerda Photography

06/05/2026

I have newborn photos of both of my babies.

And I love them.

I love seeing their tiny features, remembering how little they were, and looking back on a season that somehow feels both distant and like yesterday.

But if I'm being honest, there's something I wish I had more of.

Photos of us together.

The way they fit perfectly in my arms.
Their tiny fingers wrapped around mine.
The way they curled into my chest like it was the only place they wanted to be.

At the time, I was so focused on documenting them that I didn't think about documenting us.

Now, years later, those are the images I find myself wishing for most.

Not because I looked perfect.
Not because my house was perfect.

But because that version of me only existed for a little while.

The version of me who could calm them with a touch, a cuddle, or simply being close.
The newborn snuggles.
The beginning of everything.

That's why family connection is at the heart of my newborn sessions. 🤍

06/03/2026

I firmly believe that your four-legged family members deserve a place in your newborn photos, too. 🐾

Right now, they may be quietly watching from the nursery doorway or curiously checking on the newest member of the family.

But in just a few short years, they'll be best friends.

Sharing snacks they weren't supposed to share.
Keeping watch during nap time.
Following each other from room to room.
Curled up together on the couch after a long day.

Those relationships become part of your family's story, too.

That's one of the reasons I love in-home newborn sessions. There's room for real life to unfold naturally — dogs included.

And as a former vet tech, trust me when I say I've never met a family member with four legs that wasn't worth remembering 🤍

06/01/2026

Newborn sessions - "What do they actually look like?"

It's much simpler than most people expect.

There's no rushing to get out the door. No pressure for your baby to sleep at a specific time. No expectation that your home looks like something out of a magazine.

We move slowly, follow your baby's lead, and focus on the moments that matter most.

The goal isn't perfection.

It's preserving what this season felt like before it changes.

If you're expecting and curious about in-home newborn photography, I recently shared a blog post walking through the entire experience from start to finish.

https://shylacerdaphotography.com/in-home-newborn-photography-troy-ohio/

05/27/2026

It's never the perfect days you remember most.

It's the swaddle blanket tossed over the couch after another middle-of-the-night feeding. The tiny diapers by the changing table. The half-empty coffee cup you abandoned when you finally fell asleep.

Everything exhausting and incredibly tender, all at once.

That's the season I want to capture for you.

When I come into your home, I'm not looking for perfection. I'm looking for connection. For softness. For the feeling of this — exactly as it truly is.

Because years from now, those quiet, ordinary moments are the ones that will mean everything 🤍

Newborn in-home sessions are now available.

05/22/2026

I had studio newborn photos taken for both of my babies.

And I absolutely treasure those images because they’re my children and that season mattered deeply to me.

But now, looking back, I realize something I wish I had known back then:

I wish someone had shown me what in-home newborn sessions could feel like.

𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵.
𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳.

Just… more 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱.

The quiet feeding moments.
The way your baby looked in their nursery.
The feeling of being home together in those first few weeks.

That’s what drew me toward lifestyle newborn photography years later.

Because those little in-between moments become part of your family story too 🤍

05/20/2026

One of my favorite parts of in-home newborn sessions?

Including the family members people sometimes forget about 🤍

Before photography, I was a vet tech — so animals have always held such a special place in my heart.

Pets are such an important part of bringing a baby home!

The curious sniffing.
Following you from room to room.
Checking on baby from the crib.
Slowly settling into this brand new season alongside you.

These moments matter too.

With in-home newborn sessions, your whole family gets to be part of the story. Pups included!

No pressure.
No forcing anything.
Just documenting your real life as it unfolds.

05/18/2026

𝗠𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.

The floors are chipped.
The cabinets were painted before we moved in.
The woodwork already shows signs of little hands and everyday life.

𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲.

We’ve only lived here for a year and a half, and already it’s filled with memories.
Slow mornings in pajamas.
Movie nights on the couch.
Little voices echoing down the hallway.
The kind of ordinary moments that somehow become the ones you never want to forget.

And honestly?
That’s exactly why I believe your home deserves to be included in your photographs.

Not because it’s perfect.
But because it’s yours.

Years from now, you won’t care about the imperfections.

You’ll care about remembering what it felt like to hold your baby there 🤍

05/13/2026

There’s a reason I chose to offer newborn sessions this way. 🤍

In-home newborn photography allows your session to feel slower, calmer, and more meaningful.

No rushing out the door with a days-old baby.
No wondering if your baby will cooperate.
No pressure to have it all together just days postpartum.

Instead, we stay in the comfort of your own home and follow baby’s lead the entire time.

These sessions are centered around connection. The quiet moments, the tiny details, and the feeling of the season you’re in.

If you’ve been curious about what an in-home session actually looks like, I shared more about the full experience on the blog. 🤍

Wondering what to expect during an in-home newborn photography session? Learn how lifestyle newborn photography in Troy, Ohio creates a calm, natural experience for your growing family.

05/11/2026

The way your baby fits against your chest.
The tiny expressions you already never want to forget.
The quiet connection your family is settling into.

That's what these sessions are about 🤍

05/06/2026

Worried your home isn’t photo ready?

It’s one of the biggest hesitations with in-home sessions and I completely understand why.

But here’s the truth: I’m not looking for a perfect home. I’m looking for light. A small space near a window is all we need to create something meaningful.

I’ll guide you into the best spots and keep everything simple so you don’t have to overthink it.

This session is about your baby, your connection, and this season - not your house 🤍