Your child is a brand new baby for an incredibly short time, and what better way to help you remember it than through beautifully crafted photographs. There are a few things you can do to help your photographer capture priceless photos of your little angel.

You can capture the greatest images of your new arrival during the first two weeks of life. Some newborn photographers have an “on call” system. You let the photographer know when your due date is and they anticipate a phone call from you sometime within a week of your due date. Setting up a session within the first two weeks is one of the best ways you can help your photographer get phenomenal images of your little baby.

Many newborn photographers like to take pictures of baby in his or her birthday suit or a simple diaper. This will bring all the attention to your beautiful child’s face and tiny details, like baby toes, little fingers, and wrinkly back. These are all things you are going to want to remember and that will be gone all too fast.

Newborn pictures really can’t be complete without getting at least a few with mom and dad. You’ll want to remember how tiny your little one was when he or she was first born. Seeing baby in your arms puts the size of your child in perspective. Most photographers would suggest you wear black long sleeve tops or crisp white shirts (or t-shirts) and dark bottoms. It is also often recommended that you bring a change of clothes in case baby spits up or has an accident.

Be sure to feed your little dear before coming to your session as well. Baby will be more content with a full belly and more likely to snooze and snuggle through your session. All newborn photographers anticipate at least a couple feeding breaks during the newborn session – so you should too. Many sessions last between three and five hours to make sure baby is posed just so and that he or she stays sound asleep.

Lastly if you have anything special to your child, like a handmade quilt from grandma or a soft pillow or blanket, feel free to bring it to the session. Most photographers are more than happy to work in these little touches that will make your new baby’s photos all the more unique and special.

By keeping these simple things in mind, you are sure to go into your newborn session fully prepared for what to expect. Just remember to keep things simple with your clothes and baby’s and that a full belly equals a happy baby. And with a happy baby you are sure to get images that will remind you of this special time in your child’s life for years to come.

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