They’re not so little for very long….
When should I have newborn photos done?
Newborns grow and change at such a rapid pace. I would say that it is never to early to have newborn photographs done and an ideal time would be around six days. Most of the time your baby is completely oblivious to what’s going on around them that they quite often sleep through the entire session.
Why do newborn shoots take place in the first 2 weeks?
Newborn shoots take place in the first two weeks because during this time the sleepy curled up poses can be achieved, after this time babies tend to sleep less and are less flexible so it will be less likely that we achieve those poses.
My baby is older than 2 weeks can I still have photos taken?
Yes of course, if your baby was born on or after his due date it’s unlikely that we’ll get the sleeping poses, but that’s not a problem I just want to manage your expectations. If your baby was slightly premature this does give us a larger time frame.
When should I book my shoot?
I would book your shoot before your baby is born this way you can reserve your slot in my diary. A good rule of thumb would be to book your shoot five days after your due date. I limit the number of newborn slots each week to accommodate date changes, Babies are rarely born on time so I aim to be completely flexible with dates. Session fees are payable at the time of booking to secure your slot.
What is included in the session fee?
The session fee covers my time and talent on the day of your shoot. It covers editing of images, newborns often require more editing than other age groups, and the cost of your online web gallery for two weeks.
What should a baby wear for a newborn shoot?
In my opinion the best thing for your baby to wear is nothing, if you are in my studio it will be kept warm so they won’t get cold, it may be a bit warm for parents though! So please wear layers! It is also worth mentioning that having taken off their nappies I am quite prepared to have some cleaning up to do. I have lots of baby blankets and spare props so everything just goes in the wash after the shoot. It’s not a problem and I’m used to it so please don’t feel embarrassed!
How long will the shoot take?
More often than not newborn shoots take between two and four hours.
It’s best not to rush, they need time to settle to get those great shots. Happy babies have full tummies, so this allows plenty of time for feeding and cuddles – a relaxed atmosphere without parents feeling pressured. I quite often play white noise, which also helps them to settle.
Do you just photograph newborns?
No I don’t just photograph newborn’s. I am a specialist children’s photographer so I am happy to photograph children of all ages.
Can I have photographs of my newborn with their sibling’s?
Yes of course you can, but I would suggest that we don’t do these at your newborn shoot, my advice would be that these are done on a separate occasion.
Can I purchase a “package” for photography to cover my babies first year?
Yes you certainly can please contact me for more details and prices.
If there are any other questions that you would like to ask, please don’t hesitate to contact me, or if you just fancy a chat please ring.
- Newborns your questions answered.
So with that in mind I have decided to start a referral program, and who doesn’t love a freebie!
