Newborn Session

  The Most Magical Sessions of Them All - Newborns! 

If there is one topic that always raises questions and concerns it's newborn sessions so I decided to make my next blog all about the ins and outs of these precious sessions. There is a lot that goes into the planning and execution of these sessions and the small details are what makes a perfect newborn shoot. 

Timing/When to book:

The first question that I often get is when is the ideal time to have the newborn session. When booking a newborn session, it is crucial to do the session within the first 10 days of the baby's life. Some people contact me when the baby is already 3 weeks old or older and I cannot stress how important it is to do the session while the baby is younger than 10 days old. After the first 10 days, the baby becomes more alert and less flexible with allowing us to do those cute fancy poses that we all adore so much. The baby's sleepy first days are perfect for a peaceful, magical shoot. 

The Day Of:

We normally have newborn sessions at the comfort of your home. Not only will this make you and the baby more at ease but it will also allow you to feed, cloth, and take care of the baby as necessary. On the day of the session you should feed the baby as close to the shoot itself as possible. This allow us to capture the baby in that "milk coma" stage. We want to have them asleep and content for the session. In order to ensure maximum comfort for the baby I provide a heater to keep the baby warm during photos. It can also help if you turn your AC off an hour before the session but that is optional. That extra warmth will contribute to the baby's sleepy stage which is well worth the heat! We can do some outdoors and indoors for variety. The session can last as long as 4 hours so be sure to clear your schedule so that we can so we can have adequate time to create a perfect shoot. We can't forget the baby has needs too! We are accommodating of every necessary food, fuss, or diaper break that you and the baby may need! It takes a lot of time, patience and care dealing with a newborns. Remember: A happy baby = A happy photo shoot! 

Props! Props! Props!

I provide all of the props and equipment needed for a successful newborn session. Hats, blankets, lighting, backgrounds, flooring, baskets; you name it, I have it! If you have anything that you want to include in the session we will incorporate it in :). I literally bring my entire studio with me and build one in your home in order to provide you and your baby with the ultimate photo shoot experience. 

The Cool Part (The Editing):

Safety always comes first. A baby is extremely fragile and safety is always the most important part of the session. When you see photos of the baby holding their chin up or hanging in a cocoon in the air don't be alarmed! This is all achieved through the magic of editing. Take a look at a few examples below. 

(Before and After)

And of course: Cost:
Many of you have asked me why newborn sessions are substantially more expensive than a regular family shoot. The information above should explain that to you. Photo shoots are more of an investment. In addition to the extra time that newborn sessions require, we also use more props, extensive editing and plenty of patience. Keep in mind that behind every hour of pictures that I take, there is at least 4 hours of editing! Although newborn sessions are so important and fun to do, there's a lot more time and work involved to make sure we make the baby's first photo session a success :)

This should cover everything you need to know about a Newborn Session! If you think of anything else that I have not included please do not hesitate to contact me. Babies are super fun and I cannot wait to photograph all of your little ones and watch them grow. After all, that is the best part about my job! xo