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

Some families become so much more than clients. A heartfelt look at another newborn chapter with the Lavender family and why in-home newborn sessions will forever have my heart.

In-Home Newborn Session in Birmingham, Alabama | Lavender Family

Older siblings cuddling their newborn baby during an in-home newborn session in Birmingham, Alabama

There is something incredibly special about documenting a baby’s first birthday with a one year milestone and cake smash session right at home — in the space where they are most comfortable, most themselves, and most loved. Wren’s one year milestone session with the Lavender family was everything I adore about this stage of childhood: […]

One Year Milestone and Cake Smash Session for Miss Wren — Simple, Heartfelt, and Timeless

Heartfelt black and white portrait of one year old baby girl sitting on a white backdrop, wearing a soft sweater romper and bow

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There is something about spring that feels like a deep breath. The light softens. The greens return. Bare feet come back out. And suddenly, your babies don’t look like babies anymore — they look like kids. And if you’re anything like me, that realization hits you straight in the heart. Our Easter Minis are officially […]

Heirloom Easter Mini Session with Lambs & Bunnies | Birmingham, Alabama

Heirloom spring mini session featuring two young girls seated on a white bench in a blooming wildflower field in Wilsonville, Alabama.

Hey friend 🤍 Fall in Birmingham, Alabama is hands-down my favorite season for family photos, as a photographer AND a momma myself —the light is dreamy, the colors are cozy, and it’s the perfect time to capture your crew before the holiday rush. But I also know… figuring out what everyone is going to wear […]

Top 5 Styling Tips for Fall Family Photos -(From One Mama to Another)

Family walking through a field at sunset wearing coordinated camel, cream, and sage green outfits styled with cable knit sweaters and boots for their fall family photos in birmingham alabama with 5U Photography

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There’s just something incredibly special about being invited into a family’s home for an in-home newborn session during those first sweet weeks with a new baby. When I walked into the Sparks family’s gorgeous, light and airy home in Highland Lakes to photograph their in-home newborn session, I knew right away it was going to […]

In-Home Newborn Session in Highland Lakes | Welcome Home, Eleanor 🎀

collage of pictures from sparks family's in home newborn session at their home in highland lakes located in Birmingham alabama with 5U Photography

Capturing the First Moments: Fresh-48 Sessions with 5U Photography in Birmingham, AL The first few days of your baby’s life are filled with so many emotions—joy, love, awe, and even a little exhaustion. These early moments pass by in the blink of an eye, but they are some of the most precious times you’ll ever […]

Birmingham Alabama Fresh- 48 ….

collage of images from fresh-48 sessions at all birmingham area hospitals done by 5U Photography

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Perfectly Capturing all the moments of your baby’s 1st year filled with so many memories of growth and change! The first year of your baby’s life is an absolute whirlwind, isn’t it? From the sleepless nights to those sweet little giggles, every moment feels like it’s both fleeting and unforgettable. At 5U Photography, we totally […]

The Milestone Membership- 5U Photography

Newborn & Family Photography by 5U Photography, Birmingham, Alabama As a newborn photographer in Birmingham, Alabama, I have the privilege of capturing the most precious moments in a family’s life. Recently, I had the honor of photographing the Yonke Family as they welcomed their sweet baby girl, Ella Jo, into the world. From their cozy […]

A Newborn Session at Home with the Yonke Family

The Yonke parents lovingly holding their newborn baby girl, Ella Jo

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What a PERFECT day we had celebrating this very special milestone for one of our dearest 5U Families! The Hathcox are seriously the most AMAZING fam, and Miss Maggie is the most beautiful doll baby! It seems like just yesterday we were doing Sweet Maggie’s fresh-48 sesh, and now here we are marking a year […]

12 Month Milestone & Smash Cake Session-Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Little girl crawling on white blanket in greenhouse at birmingham botanical gardens during 12 month milestone session with 5u photography

So excited to share this Birmingham AL Fresh-48 session at Brookwood Hospital celebrating the arrival of a sweet, new, perfect baby boy! This sweet session is full of moments of so much joy, excitement, and love. having the opportunity to capture every tiny detail that makes up the most precious memories makes my heart SO […]

Birmingham AL Fresh-48 at Brookwood- Welcoming Ezra!

Mom holding newborn baby boy sitting in hospital bed at Brookwood Hospital in Birmingham AL during fresh-48 session with 5U Photography

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