newborn

Newborn sessions are one of my favorite types of session to photograph. I will come to your home and spend approximately 2-3 hours photographing your baby. Newborns are best photographed as close to birth as possible. A good time to aim for is between 7 and 10 days old, that way you've settled in with your little one, but they are still in the sleepy, "curly" stage. If at all possible, contact me before your due date so we can discuss the best day for a session and keep in touch regarding when your baby is born.

A couple of suggestions:
* about one hour before our session, turn the thermostat up in your home to about 85, that way we can photograph your baby without clothes on and they are more likely to stay sleeping.
* about one hour before our session, loosen your baby's diaper and clothing as much as possible so it is less likely that they'll have any red lines.
* a full belly = a happy and sleepy baby (try feeding your baby right before our session starts, we'll also take breaks as needed for feeding and comforting).
* rooms flooded with natural light will allow me the most flexibility when it comes to photographing in your home. let's choose a time of day when your home is lightest and brightest and when you're little one is most likely to be sleepy.
* i will come with some props ( as per our email discussions ahead of time), but it's also good if you have some props of your own. family heirlooms, items related to your or your significant other's profession or hobbies, your favorite hats and blankets, and/or anything with you baby's name on it will add personal meaning to the photographs. if you're searching for unique props, i highly recommend looking on www.etsy.com.
* babies are very sensitive to the energy around them, so let's relax and have fun! turn on your favorite music, lounge on your bed with your little one, and let me capture your day to day life as well as special posed shots of your baby.