Denver Newborn Photo Session Prep
Photo sessions with newborns do require a bit of time and patience, our time together often goes quickly - I want to get you the most enjoyment and image variety possible for your session. Here are a few considerations:
It may feel impossible at times with a newborn! Readiness to begin the session at our agreed upon time with a baby with a full belly will maximize our time together to achieve the greatest amount of diversity and variety in images. If you’d like to add additional time to our hour together, it may be added on session day for 150 per hour. I ask that both parents are present for the entire session as “squeezing Dad in quickly” typically offers an interrupted session flow.
I highly recommend procuring a wrap or swaddle. It’s near impossible to control those little newborn arms and hands if baby isn’t asleep. I’m happy to guide you through the swaddling process or swaddle babe for you, feel free to let me know your comfort level! Wraps MUST be the right size and REALLY stretchy and not too meshy. If the swaddle is too big and bulky, baby’s shape is lost and we often can’t see their faces behind the bulk of the fabric. I’d offer that this is the number one thing you can do to impact your images. Favorite headbands and swaddles.
Please please please do not invite me into your home If ANYONE is feeling unwell in ANY WAY, including allergies. During your session, if anyone appears ill IN ANY WAY including sniffles, etc., your session will end IMMEDIATELY, rescheduled for a fee of $275. NO exceptions. Thank you for respecting our community of other new moms, my business and our health!
My thoughts on wardrobe for parents - keep it simple, timeless and casual. I love dad in nice clothing, of course - instead of opting for a long sleeve button up with dress pants and belt while at home with the new baby, perhaps something that feels more casual, comfortable, real and authentic. Matching the vibe of nursery and other spaces that will be photographed - nestled in bed together with your brand new baby or even on the floor in front of the crib.
I typically advocate starting the session with baby in an outfit that permits photography of arms, legs, feet, etc. prior to swaddling for shots of the entire family.
My two cents on headbands and newborn outfits…Have an outfit you’d like the baby to wear? While I prefer swaddles, SIMPLE, timeless, classic outfits are often a nice addition to your session. Would you plan to be photographed in an outfit that you haven’t tried on? I highly suggest a trial run for any baby wardrobe items PRIOR to the session to ensure proper fit. Choose a headband small enough to see the baby’s full face, I find classic, neutral, simple and timeless accents create beautiful images. Aim for colors and tones that will compliment the spaces you’re looking to be photographed in and the outfit you’re planning to wear.
For solo baby shots, a blanket with texture, nostalgic value that coordinates with baby’s swaddle offers a lovely backdrop with a lovely personal touch. Let me know if you won’t have something like this available and we can discuss options! I love popping a small stuffed animal in for scale for a few shots!
Feel free to remove Apple Watches on session day as the display often activates as photos are taken. If concerned about a tan line, I’d highly recommend a non-digital watch to cover as replacement for the session.
Any nursery or master bedroom items that you prefer not to be photographed may be removed from these spaces prior to our session. I often see parents remove photo frames with stock photos awaiting baby images, diaper genies, nursery cameras, baby monitors, any clutter on the master bedside tables, etc.
It would be ideal if baby is fed just prior to our session start time - this is likely the biggest thing you can do to set the session up for success on the day of the session.
Looking forward to celebrating with you and your beautiful family! Congratulations again!
So thrilled to celebrate with you and your loved ones as you welcome your tiny little miracle to the world! Cheers to documenting your Denver Newborn Session with timeless, classic imagery that will be a part of your child’s visual legacy for the rest of their lives and beyond!