Preparing For Your Newborn Session.

Over the years I've found these tips to be helpful when preparing for your newborn's session.

#1. Age -If want to get those bendy, squishy, sleepy baby poses, we need to get the baby in here
asap! I suggest within the first ten days. After that, they tend to be so much more active and they
don't really sleep on command as much. 

#2. Hold off on feeding! Your first instinct will be to feed the baby right before you leave for the studio.
Don't! Try to hold off until you get here. That way we can get the baby in front of the camera immediately
after a full belly. The term "Milk Drunk" will become familiar to you. We allow plenty of time for nursing the
baby after you get here.

#3. What does the baby wear? I generally love to photograph newborns without anything clothes.
We will wrap them up in some soft cloth to hide their diaper. Most newborns tend to drown in any clothes
that are out there anyway. So don't worry about bringing any clothes at all. Simple accessories are welcome.
(hats, headbands, jewelry etc.) We have a variety of hats, hairbands and fun sets. If there is something
specific that you would like to incorporate into the session you are welcome to bring it along.

#4. We encourage family! This is an amazing time in your family's history! I always suggest mom and dad
be in a few images. If there are siblings they are also welcome to come. I generally recommend that family
members wear a solid color like black or dark pants with black tops. For mom, I always suggest a longer sleeved
black shirt and a dark pant (like yoga pants) this will go along way to mask any of that pregnancy weight you might
be concerned about.