ADVICE FOR YOUR NEWBORN PHOTO SHOOT
The best tips to guarantee the best pictures!
{From your photographer}
Everybody wants beautiful newborn pictures. On top of finding a good photographer, there are things you can do to ensure great pictures!
1.Schedule your appointments for the first 10 days of baby's life.
I cannot emphasize this enough! In order to get those perfect shots, your baby must be at the right stage. Within the first week, babies sleep more, and they are easier to mold into those perfect little poses. Sometimes this requires scheduling months in advance with the photographer. We know you are tired! That's why most newborn specialist photographers will have a comfy place for mom to relax while baby is working. :)
2. Feed baby about 15 minutes prior to your shoot
This way, baby's belly is nice and full. When they are happy they sleep, and that is just what we want! If possible, you can even feed them once you arrive at the studio.
3. Try your hardest to keep baby awake prior to your shoot
Keeping baby awake for a little while beforehand can help baby sink onto that deep sleep during the photo session. This can be a challenge, but it pays off. If baby seems sleepy, try undressing him, or changing his diaper.
4. Bring your baby dressed (or Undressed) in only a diaper.
Bundle him/her up in a blankie instead of dressing her up. All those cute clothes are just going to come off, at least at first. So it's better to just have a diaper on. This way we don't wake the little one before we even get started.
5. Count on this taking awhile!
Newborns are a lot of work even for us. Count on your session taking at least 2 hours. Keep your schedule pretty flexible that day. Rushing is not something you want to do.
6. Babies Make Messes!
You know this point well! Don't worry about the messes that the baby makes while in the photographers company. I am used to getting peed, pood, and spit up on quite regularly while shooting newborns. They cry too. Don't worry about a little fussing. If the photographer is any good, they will know when to signal you in to feed baby.
7. It's Getting Hot In Here!
If the session is taking place at your house rather than a studio, your photographer will probably tell you to keep the room you will be working in at a balming 80 degrees! This is super important! Baby needs to be nice and warm. Remember that a majority of these shots will be done in the nude. If it is too cold, it will just disturb baby's quiet slumber. :)
I hope your newborn shoot goes well. These first days are something you can never get back. Treasure them! Keepsake them!
Happy Snapping!
6. Babies Make Messes!
You know this point well! Don't worry about the messes that the baby makes while in the photographers company. I am used to getting peed, pood, and spit up on quite regularly while shooting newborns. They cry too. Don't worry about a little fussing. If the photographer is any good, they will know when to signal you in to feed baby.
7. It's Getting Hot In Here!
If the session is taking place at your house rather than a studio, your photographer will probably tell you to keep the room you will be working in at a balming 80 degrees! This is super important! Baby needs to be nice and warm. Remember that a majority of these shots will be done in the nude. If it is too cold, it will just disturb baby's quiet slumber. :)
I hope your newborn shoot goes well. These first days are something you can never get back. Treasure them! Keepsake them!
Happy Snapping!
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