NEWBORN SESSION GUIDE
Babies up to two-weeks-old are preferred for our Newborn Session.
Below are a few suggestions for ensuring a warm, sleepy, and happy baby during our session:
- Turn up the heat or turn off the AC. Warm the house/environment more than normally comfortable.
- Undress your baby down to a loose fitting diaper (to avoid lines) and wrap him in a lightweight blanket. If you’d rather not do photos of your baby in the buff, put out a variety of outfits you’d like to use and we'll decide together. To maintain a happy baby, it’s best to limit clothing changes to once or twice.
- Feed your baby until she is good and full. You’ll probably have to stop for a feeding or two during our session, so please don’t worry about a specific schedule. We never rush a Newborn Session and are happy to wait for you to breastfeed or take breaks until your baby is calmed.
Since we normally shoot these sessions indoors, it’s important to use as much natural light as possible. So, please send us a few photos of your rooms beforehand so we can be prepared. (cellphone pics are fine) And, since we want this session to focus on your newborn, so don’t be surprised if we move furniture or decorations. (We’ll put everything back!)
Be prepared for you and us, or possibly my blankets/fabrics to be soiled on; it’s okay and happens all of the time. Playing music or other white noise (comfortable volume) helps to drown out the camera’s clicking sound.
Please let us know if you have any suggestions for props and settings to use during your session. Maybe a special blanket? Just warm it up and keep it nearby. We’ll bring a few props, a warming pad, and soft, colorful blankets, scarves, or fabrics.
A parent must always be present during the session. Please know that it’s your responsibility to make sure your infant is always within your arms’ reach.