How do I prepare when I’ve never had a newborn photography session?
‘Oh no.. it’s happening!’ The new mom exclaims frantically as she uses her hand to shield mustard yellow poop from running onto my spotless, ivory couch. It’s only spotless because it frequently gets cleaned by me & my good friend Oxy-Clean. I’ve removed the stains of childhood plenty of times. It was recently attacked by a toddler with a red crayon and before that, another baby girl who couldn’t hang on to her lunch.
You see, this is normal. It happens almost every time.
Kids are messy. Life is messy.
I am prepared for these things to happen. You’ve JUST had a baby & we will work around your newborn! You will probably nurse your new baby several times… and change them several times. But the best thing about a single photograph is the power to freeze ‘a moment’… lock that moment down… so that the in-between no longer matters.
Keep reading to see my tips on preparing for your newborn portrait session.
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Newborn studio sessions provide plenty of time to allow you to nurse, change diapers, RELAX while Adrienne snuggles your infant!)
You are tired, frustrated and anxious just after giving birth making it hard to want photos. Don’t let THAT keep you from having these first moments documented.
‘Don’t take any photos of me! I look terrible. I couldn’t get it together this morning!?!’
Try not to worry about that.
It’s a vulnerable time and I get it.
I can’t remember a more stressful time in my life than the first few days after giving birth! Ugh. I didn’t look or feel like myself. The last thing I wanted to do was leave the house. (That’s ok, I come to you!)
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I felt Gross. Fat. TIRED…. so tired…
I’ve been there and I know exactly how you feel. I utilize beautiful lighting, creative posing, and the ART of photography to creatively include you in the photographs. Just snuggle your new little bundle & I will work around the mess.
I’ll admit, I went through a bit of trial and error before I achieved the look I wanted for my newborn portraits. I wasn’t completely comfortable handling newborn babies until after having my own. It is a talent achieved by handling lot of tiny babies and patience, always plenty of patience.
Photographs are like magic… using lighting & creativity I look for the perfect moments to tell your beautiful story. And if you’ve already met me, you KNOW you are going to be entertained.
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I will share with you my life experiences & assure you this happens to everyone! The photos we create as we chat & soothe your baby.. those photos will become a memory you’ll never regret! I realize this more with every passing year.
The photos I have taken are now forever remembered ‘moments’ in a family’s history. Heirloom works of art that will be special to the children that have yet to be born!
Here’s how to Prepare for your Newborn Photography Session in the comfort of your home.
- DO NOT clean the house!! When I arrive I’ll move things around to find the perfect spot with great light. You’ve just had a baby- just relax & I’ll handle the rest.
- Warm it up!! Newborns sleep better when they are warm & cozy. Bump the heat a few degrees just before I arrive.
- Be prepared to nurse or feed a bottle or two… or three. In the early days, you’re little one will eat often! If you are nursing, wear something that will be easy to get on & off. BE comfortable.
- Have any props, outfits, stuffed animals set out. We’ll go through and determine several things to add personal touches to your session. {Anything goes- fun hats, blankets, anything with texture, neat boxes, baskets… anything your baby will fit inside! Think Creatively!}
- Home sessions are designed to be relaxed. You might even doze off as I put together several creative scenes for your newborn & get a variety of shots within each artistic set.
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