Babies don’t keep! A well-known saying that is vividly true. Nothing stays the same when raising children, especially those initial weeks after birth and bringing home your newborn. I know how important it is to capture every little detail of your baby. That’s where I come in — from tiny eyelashes to wrinkled toes, I focus on the raw, real beauty of your newborn by truly listening and paying attention. My desire is to orchestrate precious moments of baby or baby and family that allow me to truly show love, beauty, and warmth.
I have answered some common questions below that will hopefully help ease any concerns or answer any questions you may have about a newborn photo shoot.
Common Q&A’s asked by Clients
When should I book? You can book with me anytime. Before the baby has arrived or after. If you book before, I will block time around the due date and once the baby is born, you let me know immediately and we will work together to arrange a date/time for the photo shoot. If you wait till after the birth, I highly recommend you reach out to me within a few days of birth so we can find the right time for the photo session to capture the finer details of a newborn. I do everything I can to remain flexible. Check out my website http://www.heathernicolephotographystudio.com to view my work and feel free to send me an email with any questions you may have. To book, you’ll click here https://book.usesession.com/i/9NStXazCQ5
When is a good time for a newborn photo shoot? I tend to start sessions around 10:30am. This time tends to work well for families, allowing time to get ready in the morning before the shoot. This time also seems to work well for newborns. Expect the photo session to last about 3 hours. Don’t forget, I let the baby be the boss. You will never see me in a rush but if you do have a time commitment, please let me know ahead of the photo shoot so I can plan accordingly.
How long will the session last? Most sessions last about three hours. Every baby is unique and while some sleep the entire session, other babies may not settle as easy and be gassy. Don’t worry though, I am known as the sleep whisperer! It may take a bit more time to settle baby but most newborns will eventually settle and then I (the photographer) gets to work.
What to wear if taking photos with baby? First and foremost, Be You! Comfortable and coordinated is recommended. Now coordinated does not mean everyone has to wear the same color but wear colors that work together. The color black tends to do well in photos. Stay away from graphics and bold/neon colors. I have backdrops of colors White/Grey/Black/Cream and will use them based off the colors in clothing. I shoot most of my newborn shoot in white for the fresh, clean look.
What about blankets/wraps/clothing? I have an armoire full of just that. Many different shades of color and material. I will have a few color variations selected based off the questionnaire filled out by the client. Once you arrive at the studio,. I’ll show you the few options and walk through my ideas. I will also try and capture some newborn shoots of baby in just a diaper to capture those finer details (wrinkles, baby rolls, birth marks, belly button). If you have a special item, such as grandma’s scarf, a wedding tiara, baby blanket crocheted by grandma, bring them to incorporate in the photos.
