Newborn, Maternity & Family Photography in Rochester Hills
Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s most meaningful seasons. El & Em Photography is a Rochester Hills newborn, maternity, milestone, and family photographer capturing natural, timeless imagery.
Sessions take place in my Rochester Hills home studio, where parents can relax while we create simple, heartfelt portraits. Families visit from Troy, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Shelby Township, and throughout Metro Detroit for photography that feels calm, natural, and timeless.
Photography Sessions for Every Stage of Your Family’s Story
Authentic Moments, Beautifully Told Through Natural, Story-Driven Imagery
Newborn Photography
Newborn sessions capture the first days of your baby’s life with soft, natural imagery. Sessions are typically photographed within the first two weeks, when babies are sleepiest. Each session is baby-led, allowing time for feeding, soothing, and quiet moments.
Maternity Photography
Maternity sessions celebrate the anticipation and beauty of pregnancy. Whether photographed in our Rochester Hills studio or outdoors in natural light, these sessions are designed to create elegant images that document the beginning of your child’s story.
Family Photography
Family sessions are relaxed and connection-focused, capturing genuine interaction and emotion between parents and children. Whether in studio or outdoors, the goal is to document the love and personality that define your family.
Milestone & Cake Smash Photography
Milestone sessions capture the incredible changes during your baby’s first year — from tummy time and sitting to first birthdays. These sessions create joyful, personality-filled images that show how quickly your little one is growing.
EL & EM PHOTOGRAPHY IS BASED IN ROCHESTER HILLS AND SERVES FAMILIES THROUGHOUT METRO DETROIT INCLUDING ROYAL OAK, TROY, AND BIRMINGHAM, WITH NATURAL NEWBORN, MATERNITY, AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY FOCUSED ON CONNECTION AND EMOTION.
Why Families Choose El & Em Photography
Families throughout Rochester Hills and Oakland County trust El & Em Photography for timeless newborn and family portraits that feel natural and genuine.
Calm, baby-led newborn sessions
Studio designed for newborn safety and comfort
Guidance on wardrobe and styling
Soft, natural photography style
A relaxed experience for parents and babies
Every session is focused on preserving the authentic connection between parents and children — creating images that will be treasured for generations.
ROCHESTER HILLS NEWBORN, MATERNITY & FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
The Artist Behind the Camera
Hi, I’m Kate — the photographer behind El & Em Photography. As a Rochester Hills newborn and family photographer, I feel incredibly honored to document the earliest chapters of a child’s story.
My approach to photography is calm, natural, and connection-focused. I believe the most meaningful images happen when families feel relaxed and comfortable, which is why every session is thoughtfully guided from start to finish.
Working with newborns requires patience, gentleness, and experience. My studio sessions are designed to move at your baby’s pace, allowing time for feeding, soothing, and quiet moments that naturally unfold into timeless photographs.
Families from Rochester Hills, Troy, Birmingham, and across Metro Detroit trust El & Em Photography to create images that celebrate the love and connection within their growing families.
KATE MOTHERWELL IS A ROCHESTER HILLS NEWBORN, MATERNITY, AND FAMILY
PHOTOGRAPHER SERVING OAKLAND COUNTY AND METRO DETROIT.
The Stories Behind the Sessions — Rochester Hills Newborn & Family Photography
A collection of stories, session highlights, and helpful resources for families preparing for newborn, maternity, and family photography sessions. Here you’ll find inspiration, planning tips, and a closer look at the moments captured for families throughout Rochester Hills and Metro Detroit. Read the blog
Rochester Hills Newborn Photographer
If you are searching for a Rochester Hills newborn photographer, El & Em Photography offers a calm and guided studio experience designed for growing families. My newborn sessions focus on natural, timeless imagery that highlights the connection between parents and their baby during those first precious weeks.
Families travel to my Rochester Hills studio from Troy, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, and throughout Oakland County for newborn photography that feels relaxed, meaningful, and beautifully simple.