Newborns
**It is never too early to book your newborn session. Please be sure to book early on in your pregnancy to secure room on my calendar.
Newborn sessions last 2-3 hours and are for infants less than two weeks old. Newborn sessions are BEST at around 7 to 13 days after birth as they are still very sleepy and posable. After the first 2 weeks they start gaining strength and alertness very quickly and are not as easily posed. I shoot all newborn sessions at my studio. I want your session to be unique to you so I ask that you give me insight into what colors you love or don’t care for, a nursery theme…etc.
You can expect a very laid back environment for these sessions. I want you to feel comfortable and relaxed and I want you to enjoy yourself. I will be doing EVERYTHING….all clean up, diaper changes and soothing…..(unless it is a MUST to give baby back to mom to feed or if the baby is very upset and needs snuggle time. It is best if baby and mom make as little contact as possible as it will be easier to keep moving in the session as babies just want to be close to Mama!) I have even had parents take naps! Feel free to hang out on the couch and check your email….anything you want! Consider me a baby sitter for a few hours! 🙂 *Note….most babies pee or poop on me or while in a prop….DO NOT worry about this! I am totally used to it and it doesn’t bother me at all….if it did I wouldn’t be doing what I do!
*If you plan on family/sibling shots…..I like to accommodate siblings’ nap times (if applicable) as it is much easier to photography a well rested big brother/sister! 🙂 So once we discuss available session times I can then tailor the flow of the session accordingly. If it makes sense and isn’t too inconvenient I like to have dad drive separate with the sibling so they can leave after their part of the session is done…..or come after we have worked with baby and nap time is over. 🙂
The morning of your session please keep baby awake for at least 2 hours before the session. I know this seems like an impossible feat as all they want to do is sleep right now!….but do everything in your power to keep them awake…..undress them, cold washrag on the feet….etc. Plan on feeding baby right when you get here for your session. We want a super sleepy baby with a full tummy!
Here are a few suggestions for what to wear/bring for your session…
-I shoot all newborn sessions naked, with wraps or cute little rompers or pants sets (I have these available to use at your session)
-A pacifier! Please don’t forget this! It is EXTREMELY helpful in soothing baby into poses!….if you are opposed to using a soother for your little one be prepared to use your finger for the baby to suck on….works like a charm! 🙂
-Anything special you would like to include (hats, handmade blankie, family heirloom….etc.) Please send me pics with anything you are bringing so I can incorporate it into your session.
-Extra bottles or feel free to nurse the baby….whatever you are comfortable with.
-For mom a pretty, neutral colored flowy shirt or dress….something that flows away from the body and doesn’t cling.
-For dad a simple no pocket t shirt in a neutral color….gray, white etc…
-Siblings….keep it simple….neutral colors.
-Nail polish soft colors or none….I know this seems SUPER PICKY….but I have had moms regret wearing neon nail polish after the fact….it just takes away from the softness of the image.
Of course feel free to watch as I squish and pose your precious bundle….it is such an incredible experience and I want you to enjoy every second!
* Take a minute to read an overview on all sessions…..just click on “What to Expect” *
*Contact me for pricing.