Becoming a mother is unlike anything else. One moment, you’re carrying your little one safely inside you, and the next, you’re holding them in your arms—tiny, delicate, and utterly perfect. Those first few weeks are a whirlwind of emotions: exhaustion and awe,...
Motherhood in Columbia
Fresh 48 Session Prep – What to Expect
Welcoming your baby into the world is a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and a Fresh 48 session captures the raw, beautiful details of those first hours. Here’s how to prepare: Once you settle into your post-delivery room, have dad (or your support person) reach out to me....
Fresh 48 Session – Why Hire a Photographer to Capture Your Baby’s First Hours?
There is nothing quite like the first hours after your baby is born. The tiny fingers, the wrinkled toes, and the sleepy, squishy snuggles are precious moments that quickly become a blur. That’s where a Fresh 48 session comes in. These intimate, lifestyle photos are...
How Motherhood Inspired My Passion for Newborn Photography
Hello, I’m Pola—a wife, mother of three, and a lifestyle newborn photographer based in Columbia, SC. Motherhood has always been my greatest dream. Long before I held my own babies in my arms, I imagined what it would feel like—the warmth of tiny hands, the sweetness...
Hi, I'm Pola.
Lifestyle photographer specializing in newborn and family photography in South Carolina.
I offer in-home newborn, pregnancy, and family photography for mothers who want to remember these days as they truly were. My sessions are slow and gentle, with no pressure to clean, pose, or perform. I focus on love and connection, creating simple, honest images meant to live in albums and be passed down for generations.



