

A Tender Celebration of New Beginnings
Your baby’s first days are fleeting, filled with tiny details, quiet moments and a love that is impossible to put into words. Our Newborn Portrait Experience is thoughtfully designed to preserve these precious beginnings with imagery that feels intimate, authentic and beautiful.
Each session is thoughtfully curated to reflect your vision and your family’s story. From soft, timeless simplicity to beautifully styled and artistic imagery, we create a setting that complements your baby while allowing those tiny details, the delicate fingers, peaceful expressions, little toes to take center stage.
During your session, your baby’s comfort and safety are always our priority. You’ll be guided with patience and care throughout the experience, allowing plenty of time for feeding, soothing or cuddling. We’ll also capture meaningful portraits with parents and siblings, celebrating not only your newborn, but the beautiful family you are becoming.
The result is a collection of timeless, artful portraits that preserve the tenderness of these first days. Images you’ll treasure as your baby grows and that will allow you to return to this fleeting season again and again.
This experience is inclusive and welcoming to all families, identities and family structures, because every beginning is worthy of being beautifully seen and remembered.
Because they’ll only be this little once, but these memories will last forever.
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I begin working on the photo editing and delivering your photos within the 3-5 business day time frame.
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Hi, I’m Natalie Parker, Photographer and Founder of Self & Soul Photography, based in Ashland, 20 minutes north of Richmond.
I specialize in portraits, head shots and events. My client-centered approach is rooted in authenticity and inclusion. My motto, “It’s All About You,” guides every experience.
For individuals, I create images that feel true to who you are and help you show up confidently.
For organizations, I provide intentional event coverage that highlights your mission, your people, and the energy in the room. My goal is always to capture key moments and the details that matter to your brand story.
Whether you need standout portraits or polished event documentation, I’m here to make the process seamless, personalized and comfortable from start to finish.
At Self & Soul, it truly is all about you.
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10162 Ambys Lane, Ashland, VA 23005
selfandsoul7@gmail.com
(804) 651-5709
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