What to expect for your in home Newborn Session

What to expect for your in home newborn session

Introduction

I love newborn photography, and I have a lot of happy families that come back to me over and over again. If you're considering booking your in home newborn session with me, it's important that you know what to expect from the entire process. This article will cover everything from general timing and logistics to what happens when I arrive at your home with all of my equipment (I promise it's not scary!).

What Happens?

I know that you are excited to have your baby's first photos taken, and I am so excited to be there with you! Your newborn session will be relaxed and fun, but also well-planned and organised.

I will take photos of your baby during the session. If they are awake and happy, great! If they aren't feeling like themselves or want some quiet time, I will work with them on their schedule as best we can (and probably get some amazing shots while they sleep). You should feel free to use anything else along that makes them comfortable: blankets, stuffed animals etc...Blankets can be great especially if you've got one that has been knitted by grandma and may have been passed down in the generations.

I'll also take lots of photos of you holding or cuddling with them--skin-on-skin cuddles are wonderful memories that last a lifetime!

You can also have siblings in the session. Grandparents and your family pets. I usually start with the whole family and then start doing breakdowns. Especially when it comes to kids so that they don't get fed up too quickly and can then chill out.

Feeding the baby before I arrive is a good idea to help them sleep better.

I recommend feeding the baby before I arrive. This will help them sleep better and longer during your session, which means you get more of their sweet faces on camera! If you are unable to do this, or if they just don't want to eat until I get there, don't worry--we can stop at any point for you to feed baby. There is no rush!

The session will be completely candid, except for photos of you holding the baby, or doing skin-on-skin cuddles.

Don't worry about posing. The newborns are too young to know that they are being photographed, so there's no need to stand in any particular way and look pretty! If your baby is awake during the shoot (which can happen), I'll work with them as they move around on their own terms and follow their lead as they want to be held/cuddled/etc... You don't have to worry about whether or not they're sleeping either--they may sleep through part of it or not at all; either way is fine by me! We will get plenty of images with open eyes and smiles so don't stress out over this too much either...the most important thing is just enjoying this special time together as a family.

I use natural light during newborn sessions at home.

I use natural light during newborn sessions at home. Natural light is best for newborn photography, as it's more flattering for both babies and adults. It also gives your photos an organic feel that can't be replicated with artificial lighting. I love natural light photography because it allows me to capture moments as they happen rather than trying to pose them according to my vision of how the image should look like in my head!

A newborn photography session may come as a surprise to many parents but it can be fun!

A newborn photography session may come as a surprise to many parents but it can be fun! It's an opportunity for you and your baby to spend quality time together, bond with each other, and get to know each other better. The best part? You'll get some amazing photos that capture the very beginning of your family history in such a special way.

If you're still on the fence about whether or not this type of photo shoot is right for you, here are some things we think all parents should know before booking their first session: