February 24, 2023
Welcoming your sweet newborn into this big world is one of the most life changing experiences you will ever go through. The crazy thing is they are only that tiny for what feels like a blink of a second. One way to make sure these moments last for as long as possible is to book a newborn photo session. You are going through so many changes at home and are probably going to be super distracted by your new bundle of joy so you may wonder, how early should I schedule newborn photos? The truth is, the earlier the better. For my studio, we book up months in advance. For a little sneak into what a lifestyle session at my studio looks like check out the photos throughout this blog and this in home session here!
Firstly, newborns change SO quickly it’s crazy! If you are looking to capture a session with those sleepy tiny curled up poses, you will want to book your session for when they are around 1-2 weeks old. Since we don’t know when baby will arrive, we work together to find a date that makes sense then we will communicate as soon as baby is here and get you in the calendar as soon as available to capture those itty bitty features.
Something to consider is your recovery time and the changes you are experiencing in your life. I know when I had my daughter the last thing on my mind was photos, it felt super overwhelming to figure out but luckily I had everything scheduled. Now, you don’t have to have the actual date scheduled of course since we don’t know when that will be exactly but having something tentative and secured with your photographer will take away from trying to find someone, hoping they have availability etc.
Having a baby is such a life changing, emotionally crazy rollercoaster and at the same time it lasts for one second. Capturing these beautiful images of a time that goes by way too fast is so important. You will absolutely never regret having these beautiful images. So if you are still wondering how early should I schedule newborn photos and have additional questions, I am here to help however I can. If you are interested in booking a lifestyle newborn session with my studio, let’s connect below!
Also, if you are wondering what to wear as the mama for your lifestyle newborn session check out Nothing Fits But, Pink Blush and A Pea in the Pod. All of these are great stores because they have so many beautiful, flowy and most importantly comfy options that are more dressed up than jeans, and in my opinion, way more comfortable after just having your little bebĂ©. It’s hard enough planning the session and managing life with a newborn, make your outfit options easy peasy while still feeling beautiful!
If you are interested in seeing more of my work, check out a beautiful maternity session here!