Do you think you are ready to schedule your newborn baby photo shoot? How do you know when it is the best time to introduce your new baby to taking the photos that you will treasure forever? A local Las Vegas newborn photographer, Marie Grantham Photography answers some of the most asked questions about when to schedule your session.
Scheduling your Las Vegas newborn baby photo shoot
First, you want to find a photographer who specializes in newborn photography. This is a very specialized niche, and choosing a photographer with the knowledge and experience to make sure you get the photos that you are looking for is very important. Newborn shoots require careful planning and preparation, more so than those for older children. Choosing the right time and knowing when to schedule the shoot can be up to you, but there are a few things to keep in mind.
• Determining the right age for the shoot
You want your baby to still be considered a newborn when taking these photos. This is a very precious time that slips away very quickly. You must be willing to bring your newborn into a photo studio at a very, very young age. It is recommended that within the first five to ten days after birth. This may seem young, but at this age, your newborn sleeps more readily and is easier to pose. This gives the option of many different shots being taken, and finding the one that will warm your heart for years to come.
It is even possible to bring the baby to a shoot the day the mother and child leave the hospital. It is said that mothers have more energy at this stage, rather than a week or two after leaving the hospital. With the mother having energy, that makes the shoot easier.
Past the tenth day through the fourteenth day can still produce a beautiful newborn shot, but is not the most ideal. The younger the newborn, the smoother the photo shoot will be. Newborns grow and change so quickly, that you may lose the essence of a newborn in mere days after birth. This is why bringing your newborn in as quickly as possible to a qualified newborn photographer is so important.
Generally, once the newborn is fourteen days or older, the baby will sleep less, and be awake more. They also tend to be less comfortable in the ‘womb-like’ positions that many newborn photos portray.
• Scheduling the shoot
So, if you want the best newborn shot, and a due date is always a guesstimate, how can you schedule this type of photo shoot? Many pregnant mothers want to schedule the shoot before the baby is due, which is completely reasonable. It is easy to do if you have an induction planned. Then it is as simple as scheduling the appointment. You can decide what age you want your newborn to be based on the advice above, and make the appointment for a specific day.
Yet, even with a planned induction, babies can have a mind of their own. If you choose a photographer that specializes in newborn photography, they will understand and be sympathetic to the situation. Those who have done this before will know how to handle scheduling a shoot for you.
A good newborn photographer will create a two week window around your due date, and consider it an all-day appointment. This will give you piece of mind that your photographer will be ready for you when your new little bundle of joy appears. You should also designate someone as contact for your photographer if they need to contact you and you are in the hospital. This will guarantee that they will be ready for you.
Looking for a newborn photographer in Las Vegas?
This is an important time in your life, and it is necessary to know how to handle it. Do your research on local Las Vegas newborn photographers, and find one with a great reputation. If you do, you will have no worries when scheduling your newborn baby’s first photo shoot. Check out our website http://mariegranthamphotography.com for a look at some of my work and contact me anytime if you have any questions about your newborn photography needs at 702-336-1609.
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