5u Photography  - Newborn, Maternity & Family Photography

Birmingham, AL & Surrounding Areas —
Hoover, Homewood, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Pelham, Alabaster, indian springs
 Shelby County & Jefferson County

Welcome to the World Ella! Sweet Ella’s fresh- 48 session at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham Alabama was such a dream! From the gentle touch of her parents’ hands to the loving gazes exchanged, every moment was filled with emotion. Sweet Ella is the definition of a real life baby doll, with her delicate fingers, […]

Fresh-48 Birmingham Alabama- Grandview Medical Center

A newborn baby peacefully sleeping in a hospital crib at Grandview Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama

The beauty of family captured best in moments of anticipation and love, and Kendall and Brandon’s maternity session starting at Morgan Creek Vineyard in Harpersville AL, and finishing in a private field, was no exception. Set against the stunning backdrop of rolling vineyards and whimsical boho fields, this session perfectly encapsulated the joy and excitement […]

Golden Hour Maternity Session at Morgan Creek Vineyard in Harpersville AL

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If you’re searching for pumpkin patches near Birmingham, Alabama, there are plenty of places to choose from — and after years of taking our own three kiddos to pumpkin patches around the area, I don’t think there’s one single “best” choice for every family. 🤍 So I thought it was time to turn this old […]

Pumpkin Patches Near Birmingham, Alabama | A Local Family’s Guide

Family fall memories at Penton Farms pumpkin patch in Verbena, Alabama

From his first giggles to his first steps, Carson’s 1 year milestone and smash cake session perfectly captured all the joy, laughter, and sweetness this year has brought to his amazing family. This sweet boy is growing up so fast, and I couldn’t have thought of a better way to mark this significant milestone than […]

The Sweetness of Carson’s 1 Year Milestone and Smash Cake Session

mom holding up little boy standing in field during 1 year milestone and smash cake session with 5U Photography

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There’s something so inherently beautiful about the first few weeks of a baby’s life, and an in-home newborn photo session can capture these special moments perfectly. Just like we did for sweet baby Everleigh, at this sweet family’s gorgeous home in Chelsea, Alabama. A Perfect In-Home, Lifestyle Newborn Session In-home lifestyle newborn photography is gaining […]

In-Home, Lifestyle Newborn Session in Chelsea, Alabama

Mom and dad both holding baby girl standing in front of window looking down at baby during in-home newborn photo session

Preparing for your in-home newborn session may seem overwhelming at first, but I promise you it’s super easy, and the pictures are something you will always cherish! First, what is an In-Home, Lifestyle Newborn Session? An in-home lifestyle session, is exactly how it sounds! These sessions tell your sweet, growing family’s story of welcoming a […]

Preparing for your In-Home Newborn Session

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Milestone membership sessions are my absolute FAVORITE because I get to watch your little ones grow over that first year of change, and help capture all important moments and memories! The Wilbanks family will always have a special place in my heart ya’ll. You know those people you meet that you immediately feel like you’ve […]

Milestone Membership ⎸ Miss Reynold’s 6 Month Milestone

milestone membership 6 month session with 5U Photography

Bowman’s 6 month milestone pictures were on the most perfect spring evening at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens! There was hardly anyone else at the gardens that afternoon, and it literally felt like our own personal venue! The weather was one of those rare, but perfect evenings in Alabama at 76 degrees with a slight breeze. […]

6 Month Milestone Pictures for Baby Bowman ⎸ 5U Photography

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Unicorn mini sessions have quickly become one of my absolute FAVORITE minis! They were seriously magical! Dreams definitely came true with an afternoon filled with smiles, magic wishes, unicorn snuggles and the sweetest giggles. In the words of Cinderella, “A dream is a wish your heart makes….” and that is exactly what gives Unicorns their […]

Unicorn Mini Sessions ⎸ Central AL ⎸ 5U Photography

Hi ya’ll! If you have found this post, and are looking to have a fresh 48 session, it is probably because you are expecting a new bundle of sweet, snuggly love… SO, CONGRATULATIONS! As a former labor and delivery nurse, and momma to 3 insanely wild little red heads, babies are definitely my passion! There […]

How to Prepare for Your Fresh-48 Session ⎸ Birmingham, AL Fresh 48 Photographer ⎸ 5U Photography

Mom sitting holding baby after delivery at Grandview Medical Center

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