Best Time for a Newborn Session?

As the saying goes, timing is everything. Songs have been sung. Points have been made. Lessons have been learnt. Getting your timing right is one of those things you learn along life’s way—usually after experiencing the regret of getting it wrong a few times! When it comes to booking a newborn session, does timing matter? Is there a “best time” to photograph a newborn bub?

Newborn Session: Inside 14 Days

Iconic poses. Dreamy poses. Angelic poses. Sleepy-curly poses. Yes, these are the images that newborn photography is known for. The poses that make our knees weak and our hearts beat faster. The poses that cause angels to sing and hard hearts to melt like wax in the summer sun.

You see, if you’re after images that capture these gorgeous poses, then yes, timing certainly matters. In fact, the best window of time to photograph a newborn is between 6 and 14 days.

Why?

Not only is your little bub more likely to be sleepier during this period of time, but most importantly, they’re still mimicking the curly womb-like poses they enjoyed for so many months before making their grand entrance into the world.

This all changes into the third week, when they become more restless and alert, and a little less ‘willing’ to mimic those sleepy-curly poses you may want captured in photos.

Now, if you’ve missed that window period of 6 to 14 days, don’t panic or fret. We’ll still get a wonderful range of gorgeous photos during your newborn session. Your knees will still wobble, and your heart will still flutter. Angels will sing and grown men will weep. However, you’ll just need to be aware that your little bub may be less compliant than he or she would otherwise be.

If it’s possible, book your newborn session well in advance. In this way, you’ll enjoy peace of mind that you’ve got an important item on your long to-do list ticked off. All you need to do is let me know when little one is born, and I’ll make sure there’s an available slot for you in your 6-14-day window. Together, we’ve got the timing thing in the bag! Easy as.

If you have any concerns or questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Email me directly or drop me a line via the contact form. I’d love to hear from you.

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