Very few, if any, things will match the feeling you have when you first bring your child into the world. Not your next big promotion, a holiday celebration, or anything else. Such a unique moment of joy sets the bar insanely high.
Unfortunately, that moment is also fleeting. Within the blink of an eye, your newborn is a toddler, and then a kid, and a teen, until they leave for adulthood.
There’s a reason newborn photography has become so popular: those first few days go by in a blur. You blink, and your tiny baby is already growing into the next stage.
If you’ve ever wondered what newborn photography is or whether it’s worth doing, you’re not alone. This post will break down what it involves, why it matters, and how photographers create those dreamy, once-in-a-lifetime images.
What is Newborn Photography?
Newborn photography is the art of helping you immortalize those precious, fleeting moments while they’re still able to be captured.
Of course, with this being such a momentous occasion, it’s a job for a professional who understands the art of photography to ensure each photo captures the moment perfectly.
Any good professional photographer who specializes in newborn sessions usually also offers family photography services, allowing you to build a full visual story of your child’s early years surrounded by loved ones.
How Newborn Photography is Done
I can’t speak for every photographer, but I can give you a detailed rundown of how I handle newborn photography for my clients. The general concept is what you should expect from a professional.
First, newborn photography is typically done within the first month after the birth, and while it’s perfectly understandable that you’re tired and stressed during this period, making your appointment for the first or second week is best.
However, you usually don’t wait until the birth to make the appointment. You’ll want to schedule ahead of time to ensure that you can get the appointment that best suits your needs. You already have all these new things going on in your life, and rushing to schedule an appointment can be stressful.
At Fotoreflection, you have a lot of flexibility with how your appointment is handled, too. Photos can be taken in-studio, at your home, or even in a venue that has meaning for you. You get to control the process.
During the session, you’re able to decide the types of poses you want to do, take your time to set things up or have guests such as grandparents join in, and of course, ensure that your newborn is comfortable and in the right mood for photos.
That’s another key thing to consider with newborn photography, and it’s something I focus on. Your newborn isn’t used to being photos, and they certainly don’t understand what’s going on. So, they behave naturally.
That’s completely fine, and during newborn photography sessions, the goal is to create a peaceful environment where the child is relaxed and give you plenty of time to tend to their needs. That can even be incorporated into the session to capture those unique moments.
And as your child grows, you may find yourself coming back for milestones like a birthday shoot or even a first-day-of-school photography session – it all becomes part of your family’s visual legacy.
Newborn Photography is a Must-Have for New Parents
So, what is newborn photography, really? It’s the chance to hold onto those first fleeting moments before they slip away.
You’re going to be tired, stressed, and maybe even overwhelmed, but I know that you’re going to look back at the first few weeks with your child as some of the best times of your life, and they’re over very quickly.
At Fotoreflection, we specialize in capturing those moments with care and intention. If you’re expecting or you just had a child, contact us today to book your appointment.