Honest truths about newborn life that no one tells you

— from a mother and photographer who’s been there. A warm, real guide for new parents.

What Every Newborn Parent Should Know

The truth no one really says out loud

The early days of newborn life are beautiful and brutal.

No matter how much love you feel, how many books you read, or how prepared you are, nothing quite gets you ready for those first few weeks.

I’ve been there. As a mother. And as a newborn photographer who’s quietly sat in dozens of homes, watching new families figure it out — through the mess, the stillness, the joy, and the exhaustion.

This isn’t a list of tips or tricks. It’s something slower and more human. A small guide full of honest truths I wish every new parent heard.

Inside the PDF, you’ll find nine things I wish someone had told me in the early days. The hard bits. The beautiful moments. The things people don’t say out loud.

If you’re expecting or already in it, I hope this gives you some reassurance.

A quiet kind of support. The kind that just says, “You’re not the only one.”

You can download the free guide below. It’s here for you.

If this lands with you, feel free to share it. Or just sit with it quietly, in your own time.

I see you.

With care,

Samantha

(Mother, photographer, and someone who knows what this season feels like. I love to create work that sees you, not just your baby).