3 Tips For Planning A Newborn Photo Session

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3 Tips For Planning A Newborn Photo Session

13 April 2016
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Welcoming a new baby into the family is an amazing event, and many people want to capture the precious memories with a newborn photo shoot in their home. Many photographers specialize in these type of photos, and they are sure to be cherished for years to come. If you're expecting a new baby in the near future, use the following tips for a successful newborn photo session:

Book in Advance

In most cases, newborn photo shoots are done before a baby is a few weeks old. A brand-new baby spends a lot of time sleeping, which makes it easier to get the adorable newborn photos that new parents love to hang on the wall and use in birth announcements. Since newborn photo sessions occur shortly after birth, you should find the photographer who you want to work with and book your appointment while you are still pregnant.

Have a Budget in Mind

Photographer fees can vary greatly, so it is a good idea to have a budget for your newborn photo session. When selecting a photographer, it is important to know what the fee includes. Some published fees are just for photography services, while other photographers may have fees that include a certain number of prints. If you want to order a large number of prints, it is a good idea to find out how much your photographer charges for prints so you can budget accordingly. Some photographers will allow you to purchase the digital rights to all of the photographs taken, and then you can have them printed wherever you like. Contact photographers like Renoda Campbell Photography for more information on what their fees include.

Feed Your Baby Prior to the Photo Session

A hungry baby is not a happy baby, so make sure that your newborn is fed shortly before the photo shoot is scheduled to begin. After feeding, make sure your baby is burped very well so he or she does not have excessive spit up or develop painful gas that can cause crankiness while the photos are being taken.

Keep Your House Warm

Many newborn photo shoots feature poses of the baby without clothes or with minimal clothing, so it is a good idea to make sure that your home is warm and comfortable for your baby. The warm temperature may be a little uncomfortable for adults, but cranking up the thermostat in the winter or turning off the a/c in the summer can make the photo shoot go smoother.