Preparing your Newborn for a In Studio Photography Session

As a Brisbane based, newborn photographer a question that we often get asked is; “How do we prepare our newborn for their In Studio Newborn Photography Session.” We have created a Newborn Guide that we send to our all our expecting mother’s once they have secured their session, but here is a short checklist that you can use to ensure you get the most out of your session.

  • Book the newborn photography session when your newborn is usually at their calmest and most content. We recommend within the first few weeks of birth.

  • Feed your newborn 1-2 hrs prior to your session start time, to ensure your newborn is well-fed before the session to help keep them content and comfortable. Our sessions are baby led, so you will have time to resettle your baby during a session if need be.

  • Bring a top up to feed your baby during the session, this may be all your little one needs to continue the session.

  • Bring your baby to the session dressed comfortably, choose simple and comfortable clothing for your baby and void outfits with complicated buttons or snaps, as they can be time-consuming and may disturb your baby. We will mostly be photographing your newborn in their nappy, wrapped in natural and organic blankets.

  • Bring essential items. Pack a nappy bag with all the essentials such as nappies, wipes, and a change of clothes. Accidents can happen, and it's better to be prepared. If your newvorn uses a dummy bring that too. We have a changing space available in the studio.

  • We will be keeping the studio warm. Newborns are most comfortable in warm environments, we will ensure that the studio where the photography session will take place is adequately heated.

  • Stay calm and enjoy the experience. Babies can sense when their Mum is stressed, so try to stay calm and relaxed during the session and have trust in the photographer to capture beautiful moments.

  • If you have any specific poses, family moments you want captured, discuss this with the photographer beforehand.

  • Relax and lastly enjoy the experience. The photographs from your session will give you nostalgic cherished memories.

By following these guides, you can help ensure a successful and enjoyable newborn photography session.

Blogged | Aleina’s Newborn Collection

Tahlia FiedlerNewborn brisbanephotographer, brisbanemum, brisbane, brisbanenewbornphotographer, newbornphotography, newbornbaby, baby, goldcoastnewbornphotographer, photographybrisbane, portraitphotographer, redlandshospital, materhospital, matermaternity, matermothers, greenslopesmaternity, pindaramaternity, newbornsnaturally, studiophotographer, studiophotography, newbornportraits, brisbanefresh48photographer, fresh48, brisbanefresh48, brisbanemums, pregnancy, pregnant, natural, naturallightphotographer, naturallight, redlands, brisbanebayside, redlandsphotographer, baysidephotographer, timeless, portraits, brisbanetwinphotographer, twinmum, twinbabies