How soon should newborn photos be taken?
I hear people asking this question a lot when it comes to newborn photography. Do we need them right away? When do we book? Is two weeks too old? Is two months too old? What if we have to stay in the hospital longer than expected?
Here is the scoop and the typical timeline to plan your Newborn Photoshoot:
Book your photo session while you are still pregnant, in the second or third trimester.
This will allow me to make sure there is space on my calendar. It will also give you time to look over the information about what to expect and what to wear. I don’t know about you, but postpartum was not the best time for me to be taking in new information and planning things!
Your at home newborn photo session will be within two weeks after your baby is born.
You will notify once you have had your baby, and I will let you know my openings within the next two weeks. Of course we can have some wiggle room here and go up to three weeks if needed.
Why do you want to take the pictures when they are so young?
Babies sleep a lot during those first couple weeks, have less skin issues, aren’t having major growth spurts (read fussy!), and are also super new and tiny, which is adorable!! It is a good timeframe to get them before the start growing quickly!
What if we have medical complications or other reasons to delay the session past two weeks?
That is no problem. I have done newborn sessions up to several months after the baby is born. The priority is that you, your baby, and your family are safe and doing well. I am a mom as well and know the curveballs that life throws you sometimes, so I make sure that I stay flexible and understanding to not add on any more stress.
Contact me today to book your at home newborn photo session with Monica Conlin Photography. I’d love to be your photographer and capture these precious memories for you and your family.
Monica Conlin is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer that specializes in newborn photography, Fresh 48 photography, maternity photography, pregnancy photography, and family photography. Monica is based in Decatur, GA and services Decatur, Atlanta, and the surrounding areas (including, by not limited to: Kirkwood, East Lake, Edgewood, Lake Claire, Candler Park, Inman Park, Ormewood Park, Grant Park, Reynoldstown, East Atlanta, Cabbagetown, Old Fourth Ward, Virginia Highland, Avondale, Midtown, Downtown Atlanta, Ansley Park, Morningside-Lenox Park, Virginia Highlands, Druid Hills, North Decatur, Piedmont Heights, Poncey-Highland, Tucker, Chamblee, Smyrna, Vinings, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Stone Mountain, Scottdale, Pine Lake, Clarkston).
Please contact Monica Conlin Photography at hello@monconpix.com if you need a Newborn Lifestyle Photographer, Newborn at home Photographer, Lifestyle Family Photographer, newborn photographer, baby photographer, pregnancy photographer or maternity photographer.
