When should I book my baby’s newborn photo session?

Should you book while still expecting or after baby’s arrival?

Can’t believe you are already thinking about newborn photos?? What a fun and memorable time! Maybe you are wondering if you should book while pregnant or wait until the baby is here. Ideally, you want to book in your second or third trimester but if baby has already made their appearance don’t worry!

Big brothers give their new baby sister a kiss!

HOw many days old should my baby be for the session?

is there a window of time i need to think about?

Like I said before booking before baby has arrived makes things a little bit easier, but I understand life gets in the way, and well… stuff happens. Booking during your 2nd or 3rd trimester makes it easier for your photographer to fit you in the schedule. I personally only take on 3-4 newborns a month, so I can accommodate all my newborn clients no matter what day they decide to make thier birthday! Don’t fret if baby is already here, just email, call or message asap, so I or your photographer of choice can check the schedule.

At the studio, I take newborns between 8-14 days… typically.

I try to aim for that sweet spot and here’s why…. the first week you and your baby are acclimating to each other, the new environment, maybe even healing a circumcision. Giving birth is no small feat so I also like to give mom a week to recover. Oftentimes, besides the doctor’s office, Littles + Bigs Studio is the first outing!

My baby is older than 14 days, is it too late?

Can I still get newborn photos?

It’s not too late! Phew… so baby is the curliest and sleepiest during that 1-14 day window above, they are slowly (some more rapid) adjusting to life outside the womb. So that’s why it’s the sweet spot, or typically “easier” to pose those fresh ones. BUT, newborn sessions can 100% take place after that timeframe even up to 3-4 weeks old. They may be a little more alert and teensy more irritated that I am touching them while they are trying to sleep, but I have learned tricks and techniques that work! I just let the parents know we maybe have more open eyes in the photos and cozy wrapped images to keep them calm and happy :)

So there you have it, the ins and out of booking your newborn session! If you are pregnant, have a baby or know someone, tell them to not to wait to reach out as soon as possible! Warmly, Whitney