What You Should Know Before Hiring a Newborn Photographer
When searching for a newborn photographer, what is most important to you? What helps you make your decision? Is it the cost, the photographer’s editing style? Maybe the location of the photographer’s studio or how many years of experience the photographer has under their belt? I run into a lot of people who are just unsure of what to look for, what is important, and they simply make their decision based on price and sometimes regret the outcome later on. I want to go over what you should know before hiring a newborn photographer. Newborn photography can be an investment, and I want to help guide you so that you are better equipped in making the best decision for your family. Interested in getting some information on what I offer and how I can help your growing family? Contact me today for a free consultation! I’m excited to chat with you about your needs.
Newborn Safety
I think we can all agree that safety is number one. But what does that actually mean? How do you ensure the person you are bringing your precious baby to understands how to pose them safely? Let’s reflect:
Session Types and Styling
There are two types of styles available when it comes to newborn portraiture: lifestyle or “baby-led”, and posed newborn photography.
A lifestyle newborn session is more laid back and baby-led. Lifestyle newborn sessions are typically done in a bedroom-like setting or even in a studio, sometimes in the client’s own home, and involve very little baby posing. Typically, props are not used and baby stays in a swaddle or newborn outfit which eliminates the need for longer session times. Lifestyle sessions focus on more natural details and natural posing, so that the images come out looking like a timeless story is being told versus overly posed moments that aren’t as authentic. Posed newborn photography is quite the opposite, focusing on lots of variety in poses and colors and props.
When doing your initial research, it’s good to know which style is your favorite. That will help you narrow down a photographer since not every newborn photographer offers both styles. I focus a little bit on both, with the majority of my sessions being a relaxed barely posed feel, and then focusing on your baby and posing them in natural poses with a few props, while focusing on very neutral colors to keep timelessness and simplicity.
Budgets, Realistic Expectations, & What’s Most Important To You
Before I became a Tacoma newborn photographer, I thought it was going to be a walk in the park. I mean, how hard could it be? They are tiny and will fit into all the props, sleepy and won’t cause any trouble. Boy, was I wrong. Starting my business has been a wild ride, and it made me realize that newborn portraiture is probably one of the hardest types of photography to master. It takes years and a lot of money and effort to understand and master lighting, posing and angles, and even things like composition and post processing. When you’re doing research online and looking up different photographers in your area, keep this in mind when reviewing pricing.
My focus is client experience and the full-service approach. What does that mean exactly? Not only am I your photographer, but i’m also your personal stylist and concierge and designer. I truly do it all and provide a luxury, seamless experience so you can focus on your little family and healing from your birth. I offer a beautiful client closet so you don’t have to worry about shopping for clothes, my sessions come with professional hair and makeup services to ensure you look your very best for your session, and I offer custom product design including the installation of your artwork in your home. If you are searching for a high-touch, luxury experience where you are taken care of every step of the way, you have found your photographer.
There is a photographer for everyone and all it takes is a bit of research.
I hope this information has been useful and that it helps guide you to make the best decision for your family. Hiring a newborn photographer can seem daunting, especially for a brand new parent. With the right photographer, the entire process can be simple and seamless and you will be left with gorgeous photos and priceless memories that will last forever!