Germantown Memphis Newborn Photographer | Hibatullah
There are some people you meet in life that you never forget – Hibatullah is one of those people. Hibatullah’s story is one of unconditional love and faith; the kind of story that brings tears to your eyes.
When Hibatullah’s mother was pregnant doctors told her, that her baby girl was inviable. Hibatullah’s parents chose to believe otherwise and said as long as their was a heart beat they were keeping the baby. After months of unnerving ultrasounds and doctor visits Hibatullah was born two months early, weighing only 3.75 lbs. She then continued to fight in NICU for the next 70 days, before finally being strong enough to come home. Hibatullah, means “Gift of God,” Â and I can’t think of a more perfect name for this angel baby.
Germantown Memphis Newborn Photographer
Hibatullah’s mother contacted me while they were still in NICU, to book her newborn session. Since we didn’t know when she would finally come home, we ended our conversation knowing I would take her newborn portraits when she was discharged. Little did we know, it would be over three months later before I would get to meet that sweet baby. I normally schedule newborn sessions when the baby is roughly 7-10 days old, so that I can be sure to capture that sleepy, curly, newborn stage. Due to her NICU stay, Hibatullah was nearly four months old by the time we did her newborn session. Going into the session, I warned her mother that we might not be able to get the sleepy newborn type poses, due to her age, but that regardless we would capture some beautiful images of her sweet girl.
I planned lots of different set ups for Hibatullah because I wasn’t sure if she would sleep or be awake for our entire session. However, just like Hibatullah shocked the doctors and overcame the odds she was given, she shocked her mother and I and slept her entire session. It made my heart explode, knowing that I was able to capture the sweet newborn portraits that her mother had dreamed of when she contacted me over three months earlier. Hibatullah is truly a “Gift of God” and one inspiring baby.
Courtney Edwards Photography is located just outside of Memphis, TN. We offer maternity, newborn, baby, child, and family sessions.
It is best to schedule your session 1-2 months in advance and during your 2nd trimester for a newborn session.  Email me at courtneyedwardsphotography@gmail.com to book your session. Be sure to check out all my recent work on Facebook and Instagram.
Courtney Edwards Photography serves Memphis, TN and surrounding areas.
