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BABIES and Newborns
The most precious time to photograph a newborn is between 1-10 days of life. During this time babies will usually hold some of the natural curl from when they were in mommy. Newborn babies are also more sleepy, moldable and flexible for the most desired poses. It's the best time to get those poses that everyone talks about. Portraits of newborns are the most important photos to most new parents because your canvas or framed photo can hang right in their nursery. Plus the grandparents love getting these because they know this only happens once in a lifetime.
Your curling, sleeping newborn will make for the most memorable and meaningful photographs. At 14 days newborns usually hit a growth spurt and much of the session is spent feeding rather than taking photos.
I prefer to try to schedule the shoot before the baby is 14 days old. if your baby is older than 14 days it requires a lot of patience on both our parts. The session will take up to 2-3 hours as your baby sleeps less and lighter. The finished shots will be worth it. I literally have had parents come straight from the hospital and it went very smooth because the babies were only 2-5 days old. You will be much happier if you do earlier on. Sessions for newborns usually take anywhere from 1-2 hours to leave room for changing, feeding, and cuddling in between shots.
BABIES and Newborns
The most precious time to photograph a newborn is between 1-10 days of life. During this time babies will usually hold some of the natural curl from when they were in mommy. Newborn babies are also more sleepy, moldable and flexible for the most desired poses. It's the best time to get those poses that everyone talks about. Portraits of newborns are the most important photos to most new parents because your canvas or framed photo can hang right in their nursery. Plus the grandparents love getting these because they know this only happens once in a lifetime.
Your curling, sleeping newborn will make for the most memorable and meaningful photographs. At 14 days newborns usually hit a growth spurt and much of the session is spent feeding rather than taking photos.
I prefer to try to schedule the shoot before the baby is 14 days old. if your baby is older than 14 days it requires a lot of patience on both our parts. The session will take up to 2-3 hours as your baby sleeps less and lighter. The finished shots will be worth it. I literally have had parents come straight from the hospital and it went very smooth because the babies were only 2-5 days old. You will be much happier if you do earlier on. Sessions for newborns usually take anywhere from 1-2 hours to leave room for changing, feeding, and cuddling in between shots.
Where will the session be and how long will it last
I photograph newborns and baby sessions in my photography studio in Kansas city,MO.
I keep the studio very warm because babies like it to be warm and cozy since they just came out out a warm Mommy. remember to Dress in cool clothes.
I photograph newborns and baby sessions in my photography studio in Kansas city,MO.
I keep the studio very warm because babies like it to be warm and cozy since they just came out out a warm Mommy. remember to Dress in cool clothes.
How do I book a newborn session not knowing the date?
What I do for newborns is I give you 2-3 weeks in case you deliver early or late you will for . All I ask is that you can please let me know as soon as the baby is born so that I can schedule around your session.
Do you have props ?
I have at least 6 baskets full of newborn girl and boy hats, diaper covers, headbands, tutu's, cocoons, hammock, stools, baskets, antiques, baskets, doll bed, .
How do I book a newborn session not knowing the date?
What I do for newborns is I give you 2-3 weeks in case you deliver early or late you will for . All I ask is that you can please let me know as soon as the baby is born so that I can schedule around your session.
Babies who are 3, 6, and 9 months I have mini sessions as well as 1 hour sessions. This way you those of you who are on a more tight budget the min sessions help to get more sessions a year.
The mini portrait sessions are 30 minutes long, there is only 15 pictures but you will at least have a professional portraits taken. The first year for your baby is very important for you to get photos taken those
faces change the most the first year of their life. My Mom talked me into it when I had my first child and I did that every 3 months which I am so happy and thankful I did. If you do 1 hour sessions or mini session
at the end of the year I will give you a free printed collage of them that year. Even if I didn't get your newborn you can send me a picture and I can create it for you with the rest of the sessions I did for you.
What I do for newborns is I give you 2-3 weeks in case you deliver early or late you will for . All I ask is that you can please let me know as soon as the baby is born so that I can schedule around your session.
Do you have props ?
I have at least 6 baskets full of newborn girl and boy hats, diaper covers, headbands, tutu's, cocoons, hammock, stools, baskets, antiques, baskets, doll bed, .
How do I book a newborn session not knowing the date?
What I do for newborns is I give you 2-3 weeks in case you deliver early or late you will for . All I ask is that you can please let me know as soon as the baby is born so that I can schedule around your session.
Babies who are 3, 6, and 9 months I have mini sessions as well as 1 hour sessions. This way you those of you who are on a more tight budget the min sessions help to get more sessions a year.
The mini portrait sessions are 30 minutes long, there is only 15 pictures but you will at least have a professional portraits taken. The first year for your baby is very important for you to get photos taken those
faces change the most the first year of their life. My Mom talked me into it when I had my first child and I did that every 3 months which I am so happy and thankful I did. If you do 1 hour sessions or mini session
at the end of the year I will give you a free printed collage of them that year. Even if I didn't get your newborn you can send me a picture and I can create it for you with the rest of the sessions I did for you.
PREPPING FOR YOUR NEWBORN SESSION: I ask that you nurse or feed your baby 30 minutes prior to your session. A full baby = a sleepy baby.
If at all possible try to keep your newborn stimulated a couple of hours prior to our session so he/she will be ready to fall asleep in a cuddly and warm blanket. The best way to photograph your newborn is in their birthday suit. Clothes tend to be bulky and awkward. To avoid marks on baby’s skin please dress them in a sleeper that buttons or zips so nothing has to go over the head when getting undressed. Also avoid socks or anything tight that will leave marks.
SIBLINGS/FAMILY: I do welcome sibling/family shots during a newborn session; however, I prefer sibling shots be taken at the beginning or the end of the session as the session duration is a few hours and siblings become irritated and bored.
PROPS: I supply all of the props but I welcome any props you may have. I am always open to new ideas! If you see something you like in any of the galleries, be sure to mention it before your session.
If at all possible try to keep your newborn stimulated a couple of hours prior to our session so he/she will be ready to fall asleep in a cuddly and warm blanket. The best way to photograph your newborn is in their birthday suit. Clothes tend to be bulky and awkward. To avoid marks on baby’s skin please dress them in a sleeper that buttons or zips so nothing has to go over the head when getting undressed. Also avoid socks or anything tight that will leave marks.
SIBLINGS/FAMILY: I do welcome sibling/family shots during a newborn session; however, I prefer sibling shots be taken at the beginning or the end of the session as the session duration is a few hours and siblings become irritated and bored.
PROPS: I supply all of the props but I welcome any props you may have. I am always open to new ideas! If you see something you like in any of the galleries, be sure to mention it before your session.
