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After several months of waiting, a little human being will soon be welcomed in your family! To immortalize this turning point, you consider gifting yourself a newborn session, but don’t know where to start with your research? Luck is on your side, this article was written for you! Here are five things to know before your in-studio newborn session in order to enjoy the experience.
1. Don’t wait until the last minute to book
Since the period to do this type of session is very short, it is essential to book while you’re still pregnant. Once the baby is already a few days old, it will be too late to do so.
Ideally, you should book in the beginning of the third trimester of your pregnancy to guarantee my availability. Booking done later during the pregnancy are still possible. However, please note that my agenda fills up 4 to 6 weeks in advance, sometimes more during the busy season (May to December). It’s better to book sooner rather than later!
2. A newborn grows VERY quickly!
For most people, babies are considered newborns during the first few months of their life. However, in the photography world, this period is much shorter.
Actually, an in-studio newborn session should be done in the 14 days following birth, preferably before 10 days to avoid the big growth spurts. The reason is very simple: babies grow and change so quickly! Consequently, they become more alert and less flexible every day, which makes the task harder the longer we wait.
Your baby will stay this small only for a couple of weeks. Capturing their first days on Earth will leave you with unforgettable memories. Once the baby is older than a month, it’s obviously still possible to photograph them, but an in-home lifestyle session is recommended.
3. Respecting the baby’s limits
In great honesty, babies who sleep throughout the whole session, who never cry and who enjoy every single pose are pretty rare! Some are light sleepers, shout their heads off or dislike being posed. It’s completely normal, babies are all different!
Some sweeties love being wrapped, some others hate being on their tummy, while a few will simply be too awake to be posed. The comfort and safety of little ones are my priority during in-studio newborn sessions. I listen to their comfort and sleep signals to only perform safe concepts for them. Similarly, the « froggy » and « standing potato sack » poses aren’t performed since they can be dangerous. I’m simply not comfortable taking that risk! In every case, we will always respect your little one’s limits and never force them to do something they don’t enjoy.
4. Small accidents happen
Pee, poop and spit ups are expected with newborn sessions. If they happen, it’s not the end of the world. Every photographer keeps a large number of tissues and burp cloth nearby for this reason. If the blankets, hats or pants get soiled, you don’t have to worry about it either. Everything will end up in the washing machine at the end of the session anyway!
Alongside, since your baby will be more stimulated than usual, they could ask to be fed and changed more frequently. Make sure you bring enough diapers and milk with you, as well as a change of clothes if you receive an accident on you.
5. Take advantage of the session to relax
The last few days probably were very tiring! The in-studio newborn session is the ideal moment to unwind. Of course, you will be in charge of feedings and diaper changes, but you can trust me to handle your baby with care during the session.
Sit down, relax and watch you little one getting pampered! You can also watch TV, read magazines, knit or nap, it’s fully up to you. Your little sweetheart can sense your emotions, so the more relaxed you are, the better they will feel. It’s a win-win situation for everyone!
Last update: February 2024
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