Newborn Photoshoot Tips & Tricks
The Sooner, The Better
Newborn sessions are best within the first 10 days of life. The younger they are the more they are in a sleepy coma and are easily posed. Try to keep your baby awake for at least 1-2 hours before the session. This will help the baby “crash” when it is time to start taking photos.
A Fed Baby Is A Happy Baby
Bring lots and lots of milk! Those milk drunk photos are the best, and babies tend to eat more during sessions. We can also take time for breastfeeding if you don’t have a bottle on-hand.
It’s Going To Get Toasty
If you’re at home, be ready to crank the heat! In the studio, prepare to sweat! I set the temp between 75-80 degrees on newborn session days.
Get Creative & Bring Props!
Bring props, especially if you’re coming to the studio. Décor from the nursery, or something that shows the family’s interests are a great thing to incorporate into portraits!
Have Siblings In-Mind
Young siblings? Be prepared for them to pop in and out of photos as they desire. If you’re in the studio, you might bring an extra person to be on toddler duty while we’re working with the baby.
Be Picky On Outfits
We try to have as few outfit changes as possible (those would wake you up, too!) If you’re at home, just have the baby in a diaper and ready to be swaddled.
Block Time Accordingly
These are by far the longest sessions I offer (taking between 1.5-2.5 hours) and it’s because we’re working around the babies schedule. There will be feedings and diaper changes throughout, so mentally prepare.
Breathe, Relax & Enjoy
I’m here to support you! I might ask for your help (pull-this-pacifier, hold-this-foot kind-of-help), but I’m here to do the posing, swaddling, and calming. You could literally nap on the couch during the session (and many new parents have!
