The Perfect Newborn Photos: What You Need to Know
As your baby's due date draws near, your anxiety, excitement, and planning mode is in full gear. You are deciding everything from what crib to buy, to what bottle you should use. You may think that your planning is complete. However, you may have forgotten one of the essential tasks that you need to add to your "to-do" list: Your Newborn Photography Session. This new period in your life will be filled with joy, excitement, and even some chaos. However, it's also the perfect time to capture these moments in a forever memory, that you will look back fondly on when the blur of newborn season is over.
Newborn Photography Options
The whole goal of newborn photography is to provide your family with an enjoyable time and leave you with memories that you will treasure for generations to come. Before you decide on your newborn session, keep in mind that there are many newborn styles that you can choose from. Discussing some of these options with an experienced photographer will help you decide on the best choice for your family.
Example of a posed session
Posed Photos: The best time for a newborn photo session is within the first two weeks of their life. During this time, it is easier for the baby to be moved into different adorable positions while still ensuring they are comfortable. Posed photography may take up to a few hours because it's essential to position your newborn into safe positions, with different props, and in the best lighting. During these poses, it is crucial to find an experienced photographer that will know exactly how to pose your baby, not only keeping them safe but being able to capture the perfect picture.
Lifestyle Photos: These type of newborn photos involves mainly capturing the newborn and their family in real-life situations. The primary goal is to tell that family's story and document that particular time in their life. The focus on these photos is a natural setting and should be done within the baby's first month.
Fresh 48: The Fresh 48 pictures document the newborn in the first 48 hours of their life. Newborns change at a rapid pace, and this is the ideal photoshoot to get those first details on record.
Example of lifestyle session
Make It Easy For Your Family
Whichever newborn photo style you choose, the most important thing is to find a photographer that will work with you. You want to find someone that can come to your home with props, or have a studio available with a great set-up, like a bed that you can use for your family snuggle pictures. Life with a newborn is hard. All the stress, confusion, and exhaustion. That is why the best thing a professional photographer can do is work with you to make your life easier. Not only will your baby be relaxed, but the rest of the family (including siblings) will be more carefree, making for amazing photos.
Experienced Photographer is Crucial
At Aleksandra Whiting Photography, I understand how unpredictable life is with newborns. Through my formal photography training and my newborn safety training, I know how to work at your newborn's pace and ensure that your newborn is in good and safe hands. This time is extremely precious for you. My goal is not to take away from it or make it more stressful; instead, I want to provide you with an experience that you will remember for a lifetime.
Newborn life is sometimes tense, usually magical, and always unforgettable. You want to capture these moments in a keepsake that you will have for years to come. If you would like to view some of our newborn galleries or need additional information, contact us today.