ARE YOU UNSURE THE BEST TIME TO SCHEDULE NEWBORN PHOTOS? DON’T WORRY- I’VE GOT YOU COVERED! I’M GOING TO TELL YOU THE BEST TIME TO HAVE YOUR NEWBORN PHOTOS TAKEN AND WHY.

IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO SCHEDULE YOUR SESSION

If you’re pregnant and know you want to have newborn photos taken when your little one arrives start researching newborn photographers and reaching out to the artists who have a style you are drawn to. You want to be sure they have room on their calendar for you when your baby arrives.

IF POSSIBLE PLAN TO HAVE YOUR SESSION SCHEDULED IN THE FIRST 7-10 DAYS OF GIVING BIRTH

Some people feel overwhelmed with the idea of having a photoshoot so soon after giving birth but TRUST ME, and DO IT mainly for these reasons:

1. Baby acne- your baby will develop baby acne around 2 weeks old- its normal but may not be something you want in your photos.

2. Cluster feeding starts around 2 weeks old. This can drag out the length of your session because your baby will want to eat more frequently.

3. Fussing- Your little one will likely be fussier around two weeks old. When you’re able to have your session in the first 10 days of life babies are typically more easy going and calmer throughout the session.

WHAT IF I ALREADY MISSED THE THE 7-10 DAY WINDOW YOU SUGGEST?

Don’t worry! If it’s not possible for you to schedule your session in the time frame I suggest its not the end of the world! If photos something you want , the most important thing is to make a session happen whenever you are able. Your baby will continue to grow and change so just make a session happen as soon as you are able. You may just need to manage your expectations as to what your finished collection will look like. Don’t expect a 3 month old baby to look and do what a 6 day old baby does.

This is also what makes lifestyle photography is so fabulous. Lifestyle newborn sessions are about capturing your lifestyle as it is now. There is no pressure to pose your baby in any special or unnatural position. Lifestyle photography captures your family’s love and connection and that can be done at any age.