Ah newborn sessions are just the best. We know babies grow fast, but wow those newborn days go by in a blur. Hence the importance of newborn pictures. But here are a few things to keep in mind:
Yes, these pictures should be in your house. There are so many reasons why. it’s easier to get ready at home and not have to tote your kid(s) to a studio. You have snacks and coffee (!) nearby! Your older children (if you have any) are comfortable at home and have a place to play and keep happy, while they aren’t in the pictures.
No, your house doesn’t need to be perfect. I just need one room with light and we can do the session there! It doesn’t need to be perfectly decorated, but just decluttered. Yes, we can move clutter around to avoid it in the pictures! Don’t stress about cleaning, I can help clean off counters and hide clutter for the shoot. :)
Yes, you need to be in the pictures! Your baby will grow up and want to see you in these pictures, trust me! Plus, babies can be fussy and want to be in their mom’s arms. Pictures of babies in their mom’s arms are the most beautiful images I take, in my opinion.
Not all pictures need to be on your bed. I know, I know. This might be an unpopular opinion, but I believe newborn sessions can really be anywhere and bed pictures are just one option! Whatever room has the best light will be the best option for pictures of your little one. Trust me it will look great! Let’s not focus on images you see on Pinterest but instead, we’ll make beautiful images that represent your family’s individuality.
This is an investment, but you will cherish these images more and more as time goes on. Every year I love my newborn pictures of my babies more and more. Newborn sessions tend to be pricier than a regular family session because of the time it takes to do the session, but believe me it will be worth it. You will look back at those images for decades to come. Don’t worry about the baby weight you need to lose. You look perfect! You just had a baby! Your body is amazing! And anyway, your children will not care about that. They will love seeing you in them no matter what. My daughter Penelope asks to see “baby Penelope” pictures all the time. Her favorite images are the ones with me in them. I’m so glad I have professional images from that time in her life.
If you want to get more information about a lifestyle newborn session with me, shoot me an email here. I can answer any questions you have about your newborn session. I’m excited to plan a session with you!
Want to learn about my approach? I talk about why I do lifestyle newborn photography in this post. Read enough? Interested in booking a session? Great! Contact me here and we can chat!