08/28/2026
Bringing home a baby is such an exciting time in new parent’s life, but do not be fooled- it’s hard! Days turn into nights and there’s a pretty good chance you won’t know what day of the week it is or when the last time you showered was.
If you didn’t plan for newborn photos before your bundle of joy arrived, or if you think infants fresh out of the womb look like aliens (yes, some people feel this way and it’s totally normal), or maybe you were overwhelmed with this new life and wanted to wait to get a handle on things- I got you.
Sure I’ve photographed babies as early as 3 days old, but that doesn’t mean it’s the ONLY time to do it. The first 14 days are great for the squishy, posed, sleepy baby kind of newborn shoot. After that, you’ll notice your baby’s wake windows staring to stretch. More time with their eyes open, more frequent smiles (even if it’s gas, it’s still cute!) and watching them learn their arms and legs are attached to their body’s is quite amusing. YOU may start to feel more like yourself and finding comfort in your new routine will bring you relief.
This is another great time for a newborn shoot. This would be considered a newborn lifestyle shoot. It will be more family focused. Sometimes it’s more about cuddling on the couch and documenting feeding time. Sometimes it could be about bath time, and all the pampering moments that come along with that. Sometimes it’s going outside and breathing in the fresh air on a summer day at golden hour. It can be whatever you want.
The days seem long but they go by in the blink of an eye. Before you know it that little baby that was kicking you from the inside is using those feet to run down your halls.
You’re never going to remember where you put your keys, or if you returned every text message, but you can book the shoot so you remember these fleeting moments forever!
