When to take newborn photo ?
In order to capture your newborn in adorable curly poses, you should take newborn photos have to twelve days after giving birth. If you want your baby’s sleepy and curly newborn demeanor to be photographed, try not to wait any longer than two weeks for the newborn session. When it comes to setting a date, you should reach out to your photographer before giving birth to avoid any added stress in clearing your calendar.
Typically it’s a good idea to schedule the session to take place a week after your expected due date. The date may change seeing as how baby will arrive when baby wants. However, you should do your best to give us a tentative date since classic newborn photos of your baby curled up, like they’re in the womb, have a short window of time to be taken. If you are interested with our service, please book your session 2-3 months in advance of your due date...
Can you take newborn photo after 2 weeks old ?
Yes, you can take newborn photos after two weeks but you’ll have to opt for different poses and concepts. Your newborn will likely be awake during the session so
you should go for photos that include the baby with clothes on and wide awake. Taking newborn photos after two weeks isn’t unheard of and your photos will still turn out well.
However, your little one won’t curl up so easily after two weeks so we encourage you to take a different approach with your photos. Babies begin to stretch and extend their arms and legs after two weeks, making it harder for them to naturally
curl up during photos. Don’t be discouraged though by timing as you should still schedule a newborn session even if two weeks have passed by.
Newborn photo tips :
Since newborn photo sessions typically last for 3-4 hours, we have a few tips to help you get ready for the day. These tips will keep both you and baby happy throughout the session:
- Make sure your newborn is well fed before the photoshoot so they’re less figedty.
- Always bring formula to the shoot or step away to breastfeed during the session.
- Don't forget to bring a pacifier to the shoot
- Let us connect with the baby. In order for your baby to feel comfortable, you should
avoid crowding your little one. It’ll be tempting to run over whenever your baby
becomes restless or cries, but you should do your best to let us comfort the baby so
the baby doesn’t feel startled by too many changes. Always remain in the room
though during your baby’s shoot.
- Taking the time to stop and document your journey with your little one is a
priceless moment. These newborn photos will remain timeless in your family history
and will be cherished by loved ones throughout the years to come. One day, your baby
will be old enough to see themselves as a newborn and their reaction will be just as
special as yours.