Tips for successful newborn photo shoots
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I need to arrive at their sleepiest time – so keep an eye on their “new” schedule and we will figure out the best time to come (must be within great lighting times too)
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We will be shooting in the room with the most available natural light so make sure the room is clear and clean
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Have that room warmed up with a space heater and/or turn your air up so that the room temperature is nice and warm
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I will bring a heating pad and white noise machine should you not have one
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Please have some music picked out and turned on in the room (I like white noise and music for as much ambient noise as possible so that nothing disturbs baby)
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Try to feed baby (if schedule allows) 30 minutes or so prior to my arrival
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Baby should be only in a diaper when I arrive, that way we do not have to disrupt him/her by undressing them
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Have all items that you are interested in using in the shoot out and ready for me to sort through: baskets, blankets, hats, headbands, etc.
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Make sure nursery is nice and tidy, should we do photos of baby in there
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If you would like to be in images with your baby, make sure to look nice and wear colors that compliment your setting. I suggest beautiful light colors for a soft and gentle look.
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I don’t always have an assistant available so I may need help. It would be great if Dad is around – I don’t want Mom to be working too hard.
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Be prepared for explosions of all kinds. Poop, pee and spit up may go flying or spraying on anything around. (I get peed on a lot! ) Let’s have burp cloths, wipes and clean up stuff out and ready!
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Get ready to LOVE your baby even more, watching them sleep is such a beautiful thing. However, don’t be surprised if it takes them a good while to get into “baby model mode.” They aren’t used to being handled this much! (I hear a lot of, “They aren’t usually like this.” Well, they aren’t usually picked up every few minutes and posed on props. Eventually they get so tuckered out, they don’t notice.
Where do newborn photoshoots take place?
In your home! This makes it easy for you and your newborn. Please make sure the room we work in is neat and tidy. I like to use natural light for newborn shoots so please make sure that there is enough space near a good window or sliding glass door.
What kind of lighting do you use?
Natural light! It makes the nicest, softest colouring for newborn photos.
How long does a newborn shoot last?
3-4 hours. Yes i know thats along time but because we work on baby’s schedule it takes lots of time. We stop for frequent feeding breaks and rests. We dont want baby to become upset so he or she will eat often during this period of time.
What is the difference between a newborn shoot and a baby shoot?
A newborn shoot lasts 3-4 hours where a baby shoot is about 1-3 hours depending on the baby. I recommend that we do a newborn shoot between 5-12 days of age. This is the time when they sleep the most, and are a little more squishy so we can get those adorable squishy newborn photos. A baby shoot is 3 months, 6 months or 1 year of age.
What do you need to have available?
Please have any special fabrics, baskets or clothing available. (i often for get if i dont see the props so keep them on hand please) I love to use as many of your props as possible because your pictures should be special to you and even though the photos are special because they have YOUR baby in them, using your own blankets and fabrics brings it to another level or uniqueness.
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