Congratulations, you’re having a baby! You are due any day now, and you are nesting like crazy. Stressing over newborn photos is the LAST thing you need to be doing. One of the best things about choosing an experienced newborn photographer is that they are fully prepared for each and every session. We are prepared for happy babies, fussy babies, sleepy babies, awake babies, the list goes on and on. My clients don’t have to worry about bringing blankets, wraps, headbands, or props. They are already fully stocked in my studio, and I bring everything we need for your in home session. Some of my clients have an exact pose or prop that they really want to use, however, most of my clients leave everything up to me. They have seen my work and trust me completely, and I love it. Here are the top 4 Must Have Newborn Photos that I include in every session.
1. Detail Shots
Those tiny little toes, that peach fuzz on the back of their neck and chubby little fingers. These images are a must in all of my sessions. I have a specific system in place to capture all the must have newborn photos and details is a huge part of that.
2. Individual Portraits
Individually posed portraits of baby are must have newborn photos. I use a beanbag with a blanket backdrop system, and this is where I get all of my newborn poses. Babies need to be very relaxed and sleepy for these poses. Before a session, I send my clients tips and tricks on how to prepare before I arrive, this way baby is nice and sleepy. I use this information to prepare for my blanket poses. I have a variety of fabrics in different colors and textures as well as coordinating wraps, headbands, and bonnets.
3. Newborn Art & Prop Sets
One of my favorite parts of a newborn portrait session is preparing for elaborate Newborn Art pieces and the prop portion. My collection of beautiful props that are hand selected to fit a newborn. We don’t want them to be too big, or they will overwhelm the portrait, and we don’t want them to be too small or baby won’t be safe. I love using different textures and elements from nature such as greenery and wood. The art pieces of your newborn session makes your portraits truly unique.
4. Family Portraits
Portraits as a family are so important. Your baby gets bigger as each day passes. These family photos will show just how fast that happens. Capturing a new baby and family in those first few days is one of my favorite things to do. Family and sibling photos are encouraged for each and every newborn package. I do not charge extra for family and sibling photos at newborn sessions, because I believe they are so important to document. Our fur babies are our first babies. Therefore, these are also must have newborn photos that I specialize in capturing.