What to expect at your lifestyle newborn photography session
How does this differ from studio photography?
These sessions are photographed in your home and are more natural feeling than posed; no fancy props or backdrops here. Babies don’t need to be perfectly sleepy, and it’s okay with eyes opened or closed. Think of rocking baby in a chair, standing and swaying, capturing the cutest little toes, and naturally interacting as you cuddle together on the couch.
Who is in the photos?
We are aiming to capture the newest family dynamics, whether it’s welcoming your first or fifth baby into the home. Parent(s), sibling(s), and friendly furry friends are welcomed to join in on the fun. Various family combinations will be captured as well as some solo shots of of newborn by him/herself.
How do I prepare my home?
Leading up to the session, do not spend your time cleaning…spend it snuggling baby! Your whole house does not need to be picture-ready, so let’s focus on one or two rooms that have plentiful natural light...in other words, the best room(s) will be brighter with windows. Oftentimes, that’s a living area, nursery, or master bedroom. Try to remove general clutter from tabletops or other areas that will be in focus, but if you break a sweat, you’re doing too much.
How do I prepare baby?
If you can, feed and change baby just prior to the session. Babies tend to sleep sounder in a warm home rather than a cool one. Have some wraps or blankets on hand; solids or not-so-busy patterns are recommended so the focus remains on baby. Knitted or crocheted blankets are nice for added texture. If you have any sentimental items, such as a handmade blanket or your old favorite teddy, this is a great time to bring them out and capture them with baby.
How long is the session?
Your session can last up to two hours but is typically an hour long. If Little One needs to eat more, be changed again, or rocked longer, it’s okay! There’s time built in to let baby lead the way.
What should we wear?
In general, simple is best. A basic onesie keeps the focus on baby’s features…the tiny toes, the round ears, either the chubby or spindly arms and legs. For everyone, it’s recommended to avoid too much black, a lot of patterns, neon colors, bright red, large logos, and heavy jewelry. Have some spare clothes on hand for baby. For shoes, most people opt for going barefoot in their homes; keep the socks off for photos.
What else?
Simply put, this is meant to be stress-free and fun. We are aiming to freeze in time the first days or weeks at home that are so commonly blurred together.
Don’t set yourself up looking for the perfectly posed moments; let’s capture the perfectly real ones.
