When should I book a newborn photographer?
When should I book you for our newborn photography session?
That is the number one question I get asked. For expecting mothers, it can be tricky figuring out when to contact a newborn photographer. How on earth can you possibly know when exactly the baby will arrive to schedule such a session? The last thing you need to be worrying about is trying to find and schedule a photographer while adjusting to life with a new baby.
The sight of a newborn baby sleeping is captivating and surrounds the room with tranquility. Their tiny chest rises and falls with peaceful breaths, and their delicate features soften in slumber. They sleep so still, interrupted only by contented sighs and occasional twitches. Wrapped in soft blankets, they appear as if enveloped in a world of dreams.
The ideal time to book your newborn photographer is during your second trimester. Book your due date and cross it off your To Do List. While it’s totally cool to book in the third trimester, you may run the risk of your photographer not being available and unable to help. I try to take as many last-minute newborn sessions, but sometimes it’s tough to be able to squeeze someone in without much notice.
How do you schedule a newborn session when you’re not sure how close you’ll be to the baby's due date?
When you book with me, I will secure the week before and after to ensure my availability to accommodate you. All you have to do is let me know when the baby has arrived, and we’ll schedule a more concrete time then. Don’t worry if you are weeks early or late, I will have time for you.
Newborns captivate us with their delicate and unique features. Their button-like noses, silky wisps of hair, and minuscule eyelashes enchant us. These fragile details reveal the wonder and beauty of new life, a testament to the miracle that is every newborn.
Why do you schedule newborn sessions as close as possible to their birth date?
When babies are between 1-10 days old, they are much easier to pose. That’s because they are sleepier and less likely to be startled when moving into multiple positions. They are also incredibly flexible and melt into sweet positions. Their newborn features also are fleeting…it’s incredibly important to capture those moments.
The best time to schedule a posed newborn session is around 1-10 days old.
I am more than happy to answer any other questions you may have about the newborn photography process if you want to reach out at megan@mharrisonphotography.org
