Newborn Session Guide
Preparing for your session
If you would like images of baby without clothing or a wrap, please crank the heat up for at-home sessions. This will help baby sleep.
Feed baby around 30 minutes before you session begins. We will do the images of baby with family first, starting with siblings if applicable. This order may change depending on how the session is going.
Undress baby before the session if you want images of baby in the wrap. A diaper will be worn for all shots in the wrap.
I recommend bringing a “help person” for all newborn sessions, even in-home. This person can quickly remove and replace a pacifier, lift a blanket for a moment and replace it, etc. This isn’t necessary but helpful.
hello I can’t wait to work with you! I hope you are looking forward to our session as much as I am!
In case we haven’t met yet, I’m Lyndsey and I will be your photographer. I’ve been shooting professionally for 8 years now and there’s never been two sessions alike! Even so, there are some general guidelines that will help in preparing and experiencing our session.
I hope this guide is helpful, but know that I am always available to answer questions that you have!
- Lynds
What will happen during our session?
We will begin our session with any family images. Once those are complete, we will do images of baby alone. These often take a while, so patience is important! Feeding breaks are perfectly fine if needed.
A note about props/posing
To keep prices low, I have a “bring your own props” policy. I will provide wraps and headbands upon request. If you’d like shots in baskets or on blankets, we will work with what you bring. I will pose family with baby and baby alone, and help with wrapping. If you bring baskets, bring “filler” blankets- blankets that are thick that can be set down in the bottom of the basket. I recommend neutral, plush blankets for these purposes. You can also use scarves to embellish a basket or to wrap baby!
What should we/baby wear?
I highly recommend neutrals for parents and siblings. Newborn sessions are for introducing your new baby to the family. Loud or colorful clothing can distract from this. It’s not necessary for baby to wear anything but a simple wrap. Headbands, little hats, and other accessories can make for adorable images.
What comes next?
After our session, you may be wondering what’s next in the process!
Receive your gallery within 10 business days (M-F)
If needed, pay for any additional editing and order within 12 weeks.
If you are satisfied with your images, they will be ready to download!
Download your images and print release.
Access your gallery and enjoy unlimited downloads for one calendar year. If you need an extension, you may purchase this online.
Enjoy your images!