SPOKANE NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER: Preparing for Newborn Photo Session
Preparing for a Newborn Session shouldn’t be complicated. Your focus should be on your baby during the newborn days. Here’s a little checklist of what to do in preparation for your in-home newborn photos.
Dress Comfortably, but cute. Check out my guide to styling indoor sessions here. Gather any items like blankets, outfits or other special items before I arrive.
Lower Expectations. Big changes are happening in your home and body, it’s okay to feel tired or unlike yourself, so go easy on yourself and your family members. Leave the stress of making everyone look good up to me, I have many tricks up my sleeve to help. Let your children be as they are, there’s no need to sweat the small stuff on picture day.
Do not clean your house. You should be spending your time with your new baby so please do not feel like you need to clean for me. I see many many homes with new babies and I promise you I am not judging, I have been in your shoes, my furniture got rearranged and wasn’t put back for months. I will help you with tidying the space that we’re in when I arrive.
Prioritize baby and family wellness over everything. If your baby needs a diaper change, a feed, please feel free to take care of yourself, your new baby, and your family. I do suggest getting yourself and everyone else in the house a snack before I arrive just so everyone is energized.
Check the temperature on your home thermostat. Be sure that your home is a comfortable temperature for your new baby, Sometimes I take nursing photos or nearly nude photos of the baby, so keeping baby warm and comfortable is important.
My hope is that this little checklist is helpful to new parents who want newborn photos done in their home. Focus on your baby and the rest will work itself out.