Usually right after I book a Newborn Session the first question I get asked is
What do I bring?
Great news, the only thing you need to bring is a hungry sleepy baby.
Before your session we will discuss your vision, your preferred colour palette, nursery theme & home decor.
From there I will handpick the best items to style a beautiful, cohesive look based on your preferences.
Where do your sessions take place?
I have a full service home studio located in Keswick Ontario. I will also work at clients homes for lifestyle sessions.
How long do sessions take?
Newborn sessions can last anywhere from 2-3 hours. this amount of time allows plenty of opportunity for feeding, diaper changing, cuddles and perfecting those adorable poses.
What is the process for booking my session?
Once we have decided on a session date and time, I will email you the booking form where you fill out your details and pay the session fee- all online.
What day do I pre-book for my newborn session? What if I deliver early/late?
It is highly recommended that you pre book your newborn due date, as I generally secure due dates up to 5 months in advance. With a pre booked due date I will save approximately three weeks on either side of your due date to ensure your session takes place within the optimal period after birth. Sometimes babies are born early and I make every effort to accommodate this scenario. With a scheduled induction date, I typically pre-schedule the photo session for one week after delivery.
What is the best age to photograph my newborn?
I have found that the optimal age is between 7-14 days old to achieve the sleepy, curly poses. Babies older than three weeks of age are less likely to fall asleep soundly and they are not as easily posed. I also acknowledge that every baby is different and while the most optimal time is between 5-10 days, I do not guarantee that every baby will cooperate. This is simply a recommended guideline so that we can document your baby's first few weeks of life before that newborn look has passed. However, please do not hesitate to contact me if your baby is older. I have very successfully photographed newborn images of 5-6 week old babies; especially if they were born prematurely. Sometimes the only difference is that we will get more awake/alert images.
What time will my newborn session take place?
Newborn sessions take place at 10:00 AM Monday- Friday. I have found that morning is the best time of day to have newborn sessions as they sleep better and fuss a lot less.
On the morning of your newborn session it is vitally important that you wait until you arrive at the studio to feed. A milk drunk baby is a happy sleepy baby.
After you have arrived and then fed your baby, you get to sit back and watch me work at creating beautiful images of your tiny bundle of joy.
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