Chunky MonkeyPhotography 

Fresh 48 Hospital Session: Meeting Baby Judd | Fort Worth, TX

What is a Fresh 48 Session?

Fresh 48 photography is all about capturing the very first hours of your baby’s life. These sessions take place in the hospital or birth center within the first two days after birth, before your little one has even left that first cozy environment. Unlike traditional newborn sessions that usually happen in a studio, Fresh 48 sessions focus on natural, candid storytelling. They highlight the tiny details — wrinkled toes, hospital bracelets, first snuggles, and emotional introductions with siblings and grandparents.

The magic of a Fresh 48 session lies in its honesty. There are no props, no posing, just your family welcoming a brand-new life into the world. These are the once-in-a-lifetime moments you’ll never want to forget.


Why This Session Was So Special

Every Fresh 48 session is meaningful, but this one was truly unforgettable for me because I wasn’t just photographing any newborn. I was meeting my very own grandson, Judd — my third grandbaby! To be both a grandmother and a photographer in this moment was an incredible blessing.

Watching my child step into parenthood again and holding my sweet grandson for the very first time was beyond words. Being able to document his first hours of life felt like a full-circle moment, one that will forever live in both my heart and my camera.


Baby Judd’s First Hours

Judd’s Fresh 48 session was filled with warmth, love, and joy. He was swaddled snugly, snuggled perfectly in his parents’ arms, and already melting hearts with his little expressions. His siblings were thrilled to hold him, eager to shower him with love. From his soft newborn hair to his tiny hospital bracelet, every detail told the story of new beginnings.

These early moments pass by so quickly. Within days, the hospital stay is over and life begins to move forward. That’s why Fresh 48 photos are such a priceless gift — they allow you to pause time and revisit the emotions and details that are otherwise so easy to forget.


The Power of Fresh 48 Photography

One of the most beautiful parts of a Fresh 48 session is how natural it feels. There’s no pressure to have everything “just right.” Instead, it’s about capturing the real, raw emotions that come with welcoming your baby into the world. It’s about remembering how it felt when you first held them, how tiny they looked in your arms, and how your heart overflowed with love.


Book Your Fresh 48 Session in Fort Worth & DFW

If you are expecting, I would love to help you capture your own Fresh 48 session here in Fort Worth or anywhere in the DFW area. Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, those first hours together are moments you will treasure forever. Let me help you tell your story through timeless, heartfelt images that your family can look back on for years to come.


With love,
Chunky Monkey Photography.
Capturing moments, creating memories.

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