Newborn photo session.

How to prepare for a newborn photo session.

Often parents ask how they need to prepare for their newborn photo session, I would like to cover all of your questions in this blog post.

The newborn photo session ideally should be booked when baby is around 5 -14 days old (up to 3weeks) if you really want those cute curled up photos. During this time, your baby will sleep longer and more soundly.

The photo session can take up to 3-4 hours. This gives us enough time for feeding and settle the baby.

Be prepared for messes of all kinds. Everything is washed after each newborn session.

The room will be very warm to keep your baby comfortable whilst their clothes are removed,  it will mean parents might want to wear some lightweight clothing.

If bottle feeding (breast milk or formula) please prepare a few bottles as we need to top feed your baby during the session. Your baby will need to eat more often during the session than they normally do.

If your baby takes a dummy, be sure to keep in handy.

For family photos I recommend no logos, no loud patterns, no bright colours. Simple, solid neutral colours look great and are timeless.

Siblings photos are normally done at the beginning of the session.

Dress your little one in a button-up outfit, so nothing that goes over baby’s head so if they’re sleepy when you arrive we don’t disturb them too much. The newborn photo session can start immediately this way, taking advantage of a sleeping baby.

If you have any blanket that your grandma made or any other thing that has sentimental value, feel free to let me know and can include it in the flow of your session.

Thank you to all my clients for allowing me the amazing and rewarding job of photographing their new babies in the first few days of life. Here is some photos of a gorgeous little boy I had a pleasure to photograph one day.

 

 

 

Baby photo shoots by Sydney photographer.

Thank you for visiting my website. These tips will help you prepare for your newborn photo session and ensure that your shoot runs smoothly so we can focus on capturing your newborn baby’s portraits.

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Thank you for considering me to take your newborn photos! I look forward to working with you.