The first few days of a baby’s life are so magical and incredible! Being able to freeze those moments for you is such an honour for us
THE BEST TIME TO SCHEDULE A NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION
The first important question is when should the session take part. First, you should ask yourself whether you want the photos of the baby asleep, and, if that is the case, the session should be done early, within their first 14 days. Around 8 days old, babies start stretching out, so it is more difficult to get them into those cute, sleeping poses.
However, some parents do not really understand why you would even want to take baby photos when they are asleep, and they want playful and awake baby photos. That changes the timetable, and those photographs should usually be taken after the four-week mark.
CHECKLIST FOR PARENTS: WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING TO A NEWBORN PHOTO SHOOT?
I have prepared a newborn photography checklist for you So, here are some newborn photography essentials:
Try to keep Baby awake for at least an hour before you head out to the Studio.
Dressed in zip-up jammies, something that’s easy to remove.
Even if baby isn’t keen on it at home, please have a pacifier handy, It often helps soothe babies into the poses and getting them to sleep. If your baby is not used to a pacifier or you do not feel comfortable offering one, do not worry, it is not a must.
The session will run for a few hours, have a bottle ready or be ready to nurse if she wants soothing or a little top off
If the newborn has hair, please bring a brush.
Bring some snack and water for yourself and/or for your siblings.
If siblings are coming, bring some entertainment for them or schedule an extra person to take them to the park once they had them photos taken. ( not a must)
Bring at least one change of clothing, just in case any accidents happen.
Bring any toys or props you would like to add into the photos.
WHAT CAN BRING WITH BABY TO PERSONALISE OUR PHOTOS ?
Wedding rings, fluffy blankets, knitted hats and socks, cute stuffed animals and toys, baskets with wide bases, scarves, even jewellery. We have wide selection of accessories, props. outfits but parents are also welcome to bring their own, especially if they want to set more intimate, personalized tone of the photo shoot
WHAT SHOULD THE PARENTS AND/OR SIBLINGS WEAR?
The simplest and the best advice I can give is wear what makes you feel comfortable.
There are couple of tips and tricks though.
Parents or siblings should wear solid colours and avoid patterns so they do not catch the attention from the main subject – the baby. Those may be grey and cream clothes, but any other colour that you prefer might work as well.
If you are going for traditional portraits against a solid background, you will want something simple, without complicated patterns and logos, so nothing distracts you from your subjects.
Soft, neutral fabrics are usually most comfortable and do not distract from what the baby is wearing.
SLEEP MANAGEMENT: KEEPING YOUR BABY AWAKE BEFORE THE SESSION As we have mentioned in the beginning, you should discuss with your photographer whether you want those cute sleeping newborn photos, or you prefer the baby to be awake and playful. In the first case, keep in mind that all of those classic newborn images with cute poses, curled up in baskets or blankets, that we all love, require your baby to be in his or her deepest sleep.
HOW TO MANAGE BABY FEEDING? Besides a sleepy baby, a content baby with a full tummy will ensure a successful photography session. We often recommend parents to feed their baby full right before they come to the session. In this case – warm milk equals a happy model! During the photo shoot itself, there should be plenty of breaks for messes, feeding and cuddling. Newborns will need feeding breaks throughout the session, especially if they are a little fussy. Feeding times also allow photographers to capture intimate nursing moments between mommy and baby, if that is the client’s wish. TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR BABY CALM DURING THE PHOTOSHOOT Newborn sessions can last anywhere from 2 to 4 hours. The key to getting good images is to be patient. Relax , and try to enjoy the session
SIT BACK AND RELAX
Once the baby has been fed and dressed, most of the time I tell the parents to just sit back and relax, while I do the work. I will put safety at the highest priority during the session.
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