Newborn

By Danielle Ashley, IVF Mom & Photographer Today, October 15th, is Infant Loss Awareness Day—a day set aside to remember and honor the precious lives gone too soon. It’s a day that holds sacred space for the babies we dreamed of, carried, loved, and lost. As a mother who has walked through the heartbreak of […]

As a Cleveland maternity, newborn, and family photographer — and a mom of four myself — I know how quickly time slips by. Whether you’re expecting your first baby, welcoming a newborn, or watching your little ones grow way too fast, these seasons of life are fleeting. And while some days feel long, the years […]

For many birthing people, the path to a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) is a deeply personal and sometimes challenging journey. In Northeast Ohio, support and access to evidence-based care make all the difference. We had the privilege of speaking with Caitlin Chapman, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, Birth Doula, and Kangaroula behind Rhythms of Life Ohio, […]

When I think back to my first birth, it still stirs up so many emotions. After a 34-hour labor, four failed epidurals, two exhausting hours of pushing, and even a failed forceps attempt, I was taken into surgery. Because things had gone so far and my epidural was not working, I had to be put […]

Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s most tender and unforgettable milestones. It’s a season overflowing with emotion. Joy and a love deeper than you ever imagined possible. Those first days are filled with tiny, fleeting details: the soft peach fuzz on their shoulders, the delicate curl of their fingers and toes, the way […]

As a Cleveland newborn photographer, I spend a lot of time with moms during some of the most emotional and vulnerable days of their motherhood journey. One thing that comes up constantly during my newborn sessions?Breastfeeding. From “Am I doing this right?” to “How do I know baby’s getting enough?” There are so many questions. […]

My IVF Journey: Loss, Love, and the Gift of Community As a Cleveland newborn photographer, I have the incredible honor of documenting some of life’s most emotional and joyful moments. Especially for families who have walked a long road to get there. Many of my clients have experienced the highs and lows of infertility, IVF, […]

Top 5 Must-Haves for Your Hospital Room After BirthFrom a Newborn Photographer & Mom of Four Hi, I’m Danielle Ashley newborn photographer, mom of four, and someone who’s been through the whirlwind of birth more than once. I’ve experienced both a cesarean and three VBACs, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned through it all, […]

Hey, sweet families!   If you’re reading this, chances are you’re expecting a little one (congratulations!), and you’re also wrangling the joyful chaos of a toddler. And now you’re wondering: “How is a newborn session going to work with my wild, curious, unpredictable little tornado in tow?” First of all, you are not alone.I hear this […]