If you are here, chances are you are considering a newborn photography session for your new baby… so, congratulations!
Choosing the right photography studio and photographer to capture your baby’s first week of life is obviously an important decision, and if you are here you have almost certainly done some research and visited our Newborn Page, but how about walking behind the scenes of our photoshoots to discover a little more?
Welcome to our “4 things you didn’t know about your newborn photography session” guide!
First: booking in advance come at no risk
We always encourage parents to get in touch during pregnancy to discuss their newborn photography session, and there are a few reasons for this:
1 - It Guarantees Your Slot
Newborn Photography Sessions are special for us too, so we must limit the spaces available to offer the best possible experience (and quality of work) to families, and to ensure we can be flexible if your little one is early or late
2 - It Gives Us Time To Plan
We love to offer a pre-session consultation to all families, to give us a little time to discuss the styling of your session, introduce you to our printed artwork and ensure you are completely comfortable with the process.
3 - Babies Are Not Tiny For Long!
The best time to photograph your little one is when they are under three weeks of age (although we can book your session even if baby is a little older, don’t worry!) so booking in advance means your space is reserved and as soon as your newborn arrives we can confirm the actual shoot date.
The best time for your newborn photography session
As mentioned above, the best time for your newborn photography session is during the first three weeks of life, when baby still naturally settles into those curly poses and easily falls into a deeper rest… But don’t worry if they are a little older!
We know that those memories are still incredibly important for you so we will always do our best to capture them for your family. While we might adapt our workflow if your newborn is a little older, we can still absolutely capture some stunning portraits for you.
So, if you are considering a newborn photography session and baby has already arrived please let us know right away so we can walk you through your options.
Family images are included
Years from now, when your newborn baby is not little anymore, family images taken during your newborn photography session will be some of their most treasured memories… And this is exactly why we include family shots at no additional cost with every newborn photoshoot.
Let's face it, the opportunities for good family images will be very few and far between in the next few months, especially if this is not your first baby, so your newborn photography session is the perfect opportunity for this.
And don’t worry, there are many creative ways of including you and your partner in your images even if you don’t feel too comfortable being in front of the camera.
Call the baby whisperer!
As you can imagine, there is more to newborn photography than “just” photography.
During your newborn photography session we’ll continuously “read” your little one needs to ensure they are comfortable and happy, and we will work using a specialist “baby-led” workflow that allows us to capture a variety of beautiful portraits while minimising movements and disruptions to your baby’s sleep.
As we always say, your baby cannot talk, so choosing a photographer who is experienced in working with newborns is key to ensure this experience is stress-free for the whole family!
Want to know a little more about choosing your newborn photographer?
Read our dedicated blog post or get in touch to discuss your newborn photography session!
