Question 1

When is the best time to schedule my newborn session?

Accepted Answer

For the best newborn photography experience, we recommend reserving your session while you are still pregnant to ensure availability around your due date.

Once your baby arrives, we will schedule your session for a time when both mom and baby are feeling comfortable and ready. Your comfort and your baby’s comfort are always our priority.

We recommend scheduling the session once:
mom is feeling physically comfortable after birth
baby is feeding well and gaining weight appropriately
both mom and baby are feeling calm, healthy, and settled
Every baby is different, and we are happy to work together to find the most comfortable timing for your session.

Most newborns are scheduled anywhere from 8-14 days after the birth. The timeframe usually varies based on the baby weight and progression. A baby born around 5-6 lbs may be scheduled around the 14th day, whereas a baby born 7-8 or 9 lbs, may be scheduled around 8-12 days. We do suggest newborns be scheduled within the first two weeks.

Once the babies arrive, it is very important that you contact us as soon as they are born so we can schedule your newborn session within the ideal timeframe.

For full-term babies, we typically photograph newborns within the first two weeks of life. If your babies arrive prematurely, we may wait a little longer so they are strong and ready for their session.

Twin and multiple sessions do take a bit more time, but we absolutely love photographing them.

A newborn is considered so for 6 weeks. As a newborn progresses in development the bones harden and they tend to “uncurl” and stretch out more. A newborn photo session can successfully be achieved at any of these weeks with special care and prep.

It is important to understand that newborns are not turned away for their age, however; certain poses may not be possible as they get older.

Question 2

I forgot to schedule a newborn session is it too late?

Accepted Answer

It is never too late to have your baby photographed. It is important to manage expectations of a session. Curly sleepy newborn photos are never guaranteed but usually achieved with babies under 2 weeks. A 6 week baby may sleep during a session and have awake time, but may not be able to curl into womb positions or want to be wrapped. We do believe that generally babies can be successfully photographed at any age.

Question 3

How should I prepare for session day?

Accepted Answer

We suggest that babies feed right before their session. A newborn session usually takes about  3 hours. Babies generally feed every 2-3 hours, therefore; feeding right before a session can sometimes guarantee an uninterrupted session. With that being said, babies are babies and quite often will have growth spurts and feed more often during a photography session. In the event that the baby is fully fed, but still may seem hungry during the session we will take a break and allow them private feeding time. We suggest you give your baby their normal early morning feeding which is usually around 3 hours before your session and you are more than welcome to let that baby go back to sleep. You do not need to keep your baby awake. When you arrive, we will undress the baby to the diaper and then allow you to feed. At this point the baby will wake up and then be hungry. It is very important to understand that we believe in baby led newborn sessions, which means that we never force or deny a feeding.

When you feed before a session, we suggest feeding as you normally do - whether breastfed or bottle fed. For bottle feeding, we do suggest you bring extra bottles. Moms are also welcome to pump at sessions if they need relief.

Question 4

Newborn Packing List

Accepted Answer

Please bring the following:

•	dress baby in loose pajama
	•	paciﬁer
	•	spare diapers
	•	babys blanket
	•	extra bottles
	•	any newborn keepsakes or special items you would like to use

If baby normally does not take a paciﬁer, please bring it just in case. Newborn sessions are new to your baby and they often want self soothe by sucking more often than normal. Using a paciﬁer during a session will not encourage bad habits - we promise!

We want you to be nice and relaxed during your session. Newborns generally respond to your energy and therefore the more relaxed and comfortable you are the more chances of a successful newborn session we can expect to have.

Question 5

My baby just got circumcised should we still come?

Accepted Answer

As long as he is healing well yes. Most babies have healed by their session. Many Parents use vaseline or another gel that the Dr. has recommended for healing. We will keep the area protected and we can avoid naked images if you wish. If your baby has had a later circumcision, they can still have their session and all normal precautions are made. Please feel free to discuss this with us during your session. We want you to be fully involved in the process.

Question 6

My baby still has their umbilical cord on, is it ok to take photos?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Most babies that come still have their cord on, as it may take a full two weeks for it to
fall off. Some babies even loose their cords during their session! When babies are wrapped, we wrap with their diaper on and cover the cord so that it does not catch on the fabric. When they are naked, we gently can cover the area to keep it protected. We are very cautious with newborn babies and we are aware of the post delivery care that is needed

Question 7

What to wear for parents and siblings

Accepted Answer

Dads or siblings, we suggest solid and simple clothing that is void of any distracting patterns. Keep clothing in similar tonal ranges for complimentary couple and family posing. Little or big boys should compliment the rest of the family. We suggest long pants and shoes are optional.

Question 8

Can we include parent poses, our other children and our dog?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can. Please take a look at the session fees. We have session fees for photographing baby only, or for a full newborn family session. If you would like to include the parents, siblings and any other family members, please chose the family newborn session option.

allaorem11@gmail.com

(808)256-7828