How soon can I book my newborn session?
I have some clients who contact me very early in their pregnancy and I love it. Obviously, that doesn’t work for everyone and I get that! I can only take a certain number of photo sessions a month and certain seasons book up sooner than others. I recommend you contact me during your third trimester so that we have time to plan and prepare for your little one.
What is the best age to photograph my newborn?
The ideal time to photograph newborns is around 6-12 days when they are still super sleepy and squishy. Now sometimes this time frame isn’t possible for new parents for a variety of reasons. If your baby has already passed the “ideal” age and you still want some newborn photos, don’t worry! Some of my favorite sessions have been for older newborns. We may not get some of the poses commonly seen for newborns but I am very patient and dedicated to capturing your sweet baby no matter their age.
How do we choose a date for my session if we don’t know when my baby will arrive?
Great question! Once you have booked your session, I will make a note of your due date and any special requests for your session. As soon as your baby has arrived, please let me know ASAP so we can choose the specific date and time for your session. I will email you my Newborn Session Prep PDF which will include my address, what you should bring and some things you can do the day of your session to help make it a success.
Can my older children also be in the newborn session?
Absolutely! I love including all the members of the family in the session! What I recommend is that the children come in the very beginning of the session. We will do photos of the new baby with their older siblings and then photos of the family all together. After that, it works best if Daddy or Grandma or other family member takes the older children for a special outing. I keep the studio very warm and relatively quiet and young children get pretty bored.
Is there anything I need to bring for my newborn session?
I have a fully stocked studio with wide supply of wraps, headbands, bonnets, backdrops and props to use for your session. I especially love designing and incorporating natural elements into my newborns sessions. Once you have booked your session, I will send my session prep guide with more specific information on how to prepare for your session.
Can I bring any special outfits/mementos for my session?
If it’s important to you, it’s important to me. If you have special outfit or personal item that you’d like to include in your session, please let me know! I would ask that you prioritize your personal items to only 1-2 of your most important.