Wondering what actually happens at a newborn session? Greenville, SC photographer Erin Turner walks you through everything, before, during, and after

There is a moment somewhere in those first hours after your baby is born that is unlike anything else in the world. The room gets quiet. Baby is on your chest. You look down and you just can't believe it. A Fresh 48 session exists for one reason: to make sure you never forget it.

There's no single right answer when it comes to where to take family photos, the best location is always the one that feels most like your family. But since I've photographed families all over Greenville and the SC Upstate, I've got opinions. Good ones. Let me share them.

Dreading wrangling your kids for family photos? Greenville SC family photographer Erin Turner shares her honest, practical guide to getting kids to cooperate during a session.

Not all newborn photos look the same — and there's a reason for that. Some images show a perfectly posed baby in a studio basket. Others show a mama in bed with her baby, morning light pouring through the curtains, looking like the most real and tender moment in the world. Here's the difference, and how to know which one is right for your family.

If you're hoping to have a newborn session in Greenville, SC, there's one thing I want you to know right now: book early. I know that might sound surprising — but here's exactly why it matters, and when the sweet spot really is.