What You Should Know Before Hiring a Newborn Photographer

Newborn Safety

  • Newborns cannot regulate their own temperature
    Wrap a newborn too tight, and they can get overheated and even develop a heat rash. Posing them naked on a beanbag without having the studio heated properly, or have a fan nearby for added heat, can result in a failed session because your newborn is cold and uncomfortable. A photographer that pays attention to these cues and understands how to keep your little one comfortable is extremely important.
  • A newborn isn’t strong enough to hold up their own neck or control their body movements
    A skilled and experienced photographer will understand how to properly support the back of the head/neck and will make sure every prop that is being used has enough stuffing for the safety and comfort of the child.
  • Your little one is brand new, which means a weak immune system
    Your photographer should be sanitizing their studio, their hands and their props and washing wraps in between each session. Cleanliness and newborn safety comes hand in hand, there is no other option.

Session Types and Styling

a mother and a father looking at their baby during their newborn family photoshoot
baby girl in father's hands sticking out her tongue during family lifestyle photoshoot
a mother holding her baby girl during lifestyle family photoshoot

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