Mina’s Outdoor Newborn lifestyle Photoshoot

The aroma of a redwood forest is one of the most rejuvenating scents on earth. The tall canopy of trees, mossy undergrowth, and damp earth after the rain creates a rich woodsy smell that is as grounding as it is refreshing. Walking into a forest is like taking a fresh breath of Mother Nature - it’s truly such an amazing place to reset yourself.

The scent of a newborn is subtle and indescribably wonderful. Baby’s natural oils from their super soft skin mixed with faint milky notes creates a scent that many describe as clean, comforting, and sweet. The smell of a newborn is the essence of new beginning and one of the most nostalgic scent for parents.

What’s better than the scent of the forest? What’s better than the scent of a newborn? How about the scent of both! The combo scent of earthy freshness of the trees with pure comfort from baby was so lovely to experience. This, plus the gorgeous visuals of morning light streaming though the forest created such a uniquely wonderful Sunday morning outdoor newborn photoshoot at the UC Botanical Gardens in Berkeley.

Shout out to Mina’s awesome parent’s who wanted their first family photos to be at at a space they loved, the outdoors. Who says newborn photos have to be indoors anyway?

Sometimes Mother Nature is home.