We know you want to make the most of your time with us! After years of working with newborns, here are my five favorite mindsets for a stress free newborn photo session.
1. Feedings & Changings
What if my baby needs continual feedings & changings?
They will for sure! Life doesn’t stop for a photo session. We plan every newborn session to be long enough so that you can relax. After photographing hundreds of newborns, I know that half of the session will be just for taking care of baby’s needs.
2. Fussy Babies
What if my baby is really fussy on the day of the shoot?
Being fussy is part for the course: it will not worry me, and I don’t want it to worry you! In the 15 years I’ve been photographing newborns, I’ve only had one baby fuss the whole time. And if that happens, we reshoot for free. I have lots of experience calming fussy babies – my own four, and everyone else’s!
3. Siblings
What if our older kids are too high energy to bring along?
Siblings are such an important part of a newborn shoot! I’m peaceful and patient – I’ve got a whole set of games in my head to engage siblings so we get images that are meaningful. Siblings are welcome to stay the whole time, or just come for the fist hour and then go home with a grandparent or sitter.
4. Confidence
What if I hate the way I look right after giving birth?
You’re not alone! Women confide this fear to me regularly. However, in my follow up surveys, moms often say they left the session feeling “encouraged, beautiful, and relaxed.” They end up being SO thankful they overcame their fear! Your relationship with your newborn is beautiful – stunningly beautiful – even if you don’t feel yourself yet.
5. What should we wear?
What if we wear the wrong thing?
Your outfits don’t need to be perfect! Baby is best naked or in a simple swaddle. For parents, white, cream, gray, pale pinks and blues, neutral or muted colors are perfect; please avoid strong patterns, and black really shows baby spit-up, just fyi. I love linen or knits, depending on the season.
We have a place with lots of other information to help you prepare for the day of your newborn session: {Newborn Session Prep}
We can’t wait to meet your new little one!
