Newborn Session Prep

Preparing for your newborn session

     The best time to begin planning your newborn session is while you’re still pregnant. Look at portfolios, and pricing and decide who fits your personal style and budget. Find a photographer you connect with personally and will enjoy working with. 
(I highly recommend myself!!!!)

     Ideally, I like to schedule them between 4 and 7 days old. They grow so quickly at this age, and we want to make sure we capture those first few days. Some say 12 days— In my humble opinion and experience it’s definitely 7. Can we do them older? Of course!! Any age is perfect to have their photos taken! (ok, except maybe not the cranky teenager… or maybe that’s just my girl)! If your vision is soft gentle curled up newborns however, 4 to 7 days. 

     While you’re still pregnant is the perfect time to have an in-person consult with your favorite photographer to discuss your vision for your session. If you have any personal items you’d like to include in the session as memorable items please mention. Many photographers (such as myself) have many prop options as well depending on what you have envisioned and your photographers style. 

      If you’d like older siblings in the session I think that is a great idea! In my studio I have a very large waiting room with a full toy box to keep busy while the new baby is being photographed, but it is also a good idea for another parent to attend so they’re able to play with them or take them home after their part with baby so they don’t have to wait. Because sometimes being three years old and waiting is super hard work. 

      Let’s talk about feeding that newborn squish! Have no fear, we have time to wait while you’re feeding your little one between shots because we understand the value of feeding on demand. Pumping isn’t for everyone and isn’t ideal for the first 3-6 weeks unless you’re exclusively pumping. Covered or uncovered, I want you to be comfortable while you’re enjoying your new littles session. Please do not feel like you must do anything special, we work on the babies time to make them as happy and comfortable as we can! Formula babies, same rules apply. They’ll eat when they’re hungry and we’re in the business to care for their needs. 

     I don’t like to set time limits on sessions, but the typical time is 2-3 hours. We want to make sure we get the shots you want, and if that takes three hours than that's how long it takes. 

     In my studio once your images are complete you come in to view them on my television from a (very comfy) couch and carefully choose which ones you want to bring home! Every photographer has a different style and methods for sessions, it is important to find the one who is right for your family. 

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