Photographing Newborns

I absolutely adore photographing those precious newborn babies! This has become more about BABY ART than just having a regular portrait session. What a lot of new parents don't realize is that this first session is such an important one! That tiny bundle of joy you just brought home will change so fast you won't believe your eyes! Newborn photographs must be taken as soon a possible. Within DAYS of birth! I recommend that they come to the studio between 8 - 10 days old. Before 2 weeks is a must, because they will start to stretch out more and be awake more as they get past this 2 week stage. The goal is to show them laying curled up and folded over as they were naturally in the womb.These images will be a treasure you will never regret investing in. You can never go back and get them taken at this age. Plan ahead for this special time.
  Things to expect:
     1. You will be here 2 - 3 hours. A lot of this time is taken up feeding, changing and getting the baby to sleep.
Be sure to eat before your appointment and feel free to bring a snack.  Patience is a must and I allow plenty of time for a newborn session.
     2. There will be accidents! Naked babies are sure to have a few accidents..don't worry! I am prepared for this and its not a problem. Bring extra clothes if you plan to go somewhere other than back home after your session.
      3.The studio will be nice and warm.....Great for naked sleeping babies, a bit toasty for us grown ups!

    I am open to your ideas and suggestions. A lot of clients use these images to decorate the nursery and they bring items that go with the decor they have chosen .Get creative and lets make something special for you and your newest addition to the family.