Couples | Chaela K. Studios Photography

studio Newborn Session Guide

Congratulations on the newest addition
(or additions) to your family!

Here’s everything you need to know before scheduling your shoot:

When To Schedule A Session

On The Day Of The Session

Stimulate & keep baby awake for an hour or so before the session. This helps make baby extra sleepy for the session & when baby can get in a deeper sleep, it makes posing & going from one set to another easier. A warm bath is a great way to do this as well as talking & interacting with baby while keeping them in just their diaper.

Feed baby right before the session. A full belly makes for a happy, sleepy baby. Feel free to come a little early to the studio to feed baby right before, especially if you have a longer car ride. Also, feeding baby as much as possible in the 12 hours leading up to the session will allow for baby to sleep as deeply and as long as possible.

I recommend being able to have your older children present only for their turn inside the Studio. Siblings are welcome to the studio, however: you might want to arrange a family member to take your older children away after they have had their photographs taken. As newborn sessions can last 1.5 - 3.5 hours, this can be boring for toddlers and younger children to sit through. If you haven’t purchased a package that includes sibling photos, I recommend not bringing any other children besides your newborn if possible.

When baby needs a break, we’ll take a break. Don’t stress if baby gets fussy: Patience is the biggest part of my job, and I have plenty of it! If baby needs to stop to eat or have their diaper changed, we most definitely will. Most babies need to eat at least once during their session. It’s hard work looking that cute.

What To Wear

Go simple for family’s wardrobe. When planning your outfits for the family & sibling shots, stick with soft, neutral colors like grey or cream as the dominate colors. This keeps the focus on baby and the family connection.

Avoid neon colors. Vibrant, neon colors cast onto skin changing the color and tint of your skin.

I recommend a classic, timeless outfit. Steer clear of logos and shirts with writing. Those can be distracting in photos as the eye immediately goes to the words or picture on the shirt.

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