Helpful tips to help you be prepared for the day of your shoot.
Preparations for the Day of:
Have baby fully fed for 6 hours leading up to the session. Keep baby awake and alert for an hour before, this will make sure they are ready to sleep and better your chances of getting the sleepy poses.
Time Management:
Keep in mind that babies in their first few weeks of life feed constantly, especially if you are breast feeding. Allow enough time to feed, change, and provide plenty of snuggles. A happy baby leads to a happy session. Much like "happy wife=happy life" :)
What should your baby(s) wear:
Between the baby shower gifts and the cute clothes you just couldn't pass up at the store, your newborn probably has a very large wardrobe. When choosing an outfit for his first photo shoot, remember that simple is best. Bold patterns and designs can be distracting.
If you want to also get family photos taken in addition to your baby's portraits, make sure everyone is dressed in clothing with similar tones. Your outfits don't need to be matchy matchy precisely, but they should coordinate well enough that no one looks out of place in the picture.
A baby in their "Birthday Suit" has become the most preferred options parents. Although, some parents draw the line at a photo of their newborn in only a diaper, while others have no problem with a photo featuring a totally nude newborn cradled against his father's bare chest. It's all about preference, there is no wrong or right. Choose the option of the happy medium that you are most comfortable with.
Poses and Props
A baby under three months of age can only be safely left unattended when lying down, so you're going to be limited in the types of poses available for your pictures. Therefore, many parents decide to add interest to their baby photos by incorporating props into the some of the shot.
Managing Expectations
As parent of a newborn, you're probably still struggling to get into a routine with your baby. Try to keep expectations for your child's first photo shoot manageable. It's not the end of the world if your baby ends up fussy or sleepy on picture day. In fact, you may end up with a portrait of a sleeping angel that's more precious than the perfectly posed shot you had imagined.
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