Newborn sessions are unique in that they take place at your home, in your comfort zone, where you can relax while you recover from your birth experience and where your baby can stay safe and warm in their new environment. Newborn sessions are strongly recommended to be scheduled during the first 10 days of life, while newborns are still sleepy and moldable, and before the onset of newborn acne. When preparing to schedule your newborn session, it is best to act early while you are still pregnant and let me know when your baby is due so that I can get an idea of the week or month you will need to schedule. Unlike other sessions that are scheduled outside during the best time of day for lighting, newborn sessions can be scheduled any time of day as long as it is daylight outside and it works with my schedule. All that is needed are big windows with good light streaming through.
At your newborn session, I will bring all necessary items and props for photographing your new little one. Before I arrive, it is best if you dress your baby loosely in a diaper and swaddle him or her in a blanket so that undressing can be made with as little disturbance as possible to your baby. Please let me know ahead of time if you have any special items you would like to have your newborn photographed with or any special items you want your baby to wear, any siblings you would like photographed with your newborn or any specific ideas you would like to capture. If the weather is warm and agreeable, we can also photograph your newborn outside in addition to your home if you would like.
The first thing most clients worry about when scheduling newborn sessions at home is having a messy house. Believe me - I’ve had two newborns of my own - I do not expect you, in your sleep deprived and sore-bodied state to scrub baseboards and make countertops sparkle. The tidiness of your home is the least of my concerns. I promise you - it’s okay! The second thing newborn parents tend to worry about is where in the house I will set things up. I like to set up shots in well lit areas, such as on tables or chairs by windows or on beds. Wherever there is good light and space to move around while I shoot. Sometimes unique photographs can be taken in places you’d never expect! Another thought that concerns many parents is, “What if my baby gets fussy or needs to eat or needs a diaper change, or…?” Being a parent myself, I am very familiar with needy newborns and their habits, so do not let this be a concern to you. We will take breaks when necessary and regroup and try again when your baby is ready. Sometimes this means that newborn sessions can run long, but we will get there. I promise. And you won’t regret it.
If you have any other questions about your newborn session, please do not hesitate to ask. I look forward to helping you celebrate the new miracle in your life.
The Blossom Boutique Packages are as follows:
*****Price does not include applicable sales tax and S&H.