Hands down Andrea’s most favorite subjects to photograph are newborns. They change so fast their first few weeks and their newness is so fleeting. You’ll want to remember every last little detail as they’ll never be this small again.
WHEN SHOULD I SCHEDULE MY SESSION?
Its best to call before your baby arrives so we can tentatively get you on the calendar. Of course, newborns have their own ideas about when to arrive, so Andrea remains flexible when she has a newborn already on the schedule, If you call to book after your baby is born Andrea will work hard to accommodate newborns under 10 days right away.
The absolute best time to photograph your newborn is right around the 6-7th day of their life. After two weeks, they are already losing that distinctive newborn look and the ability to curl up tightly and sleep soundly. And at about 3 weeks, they’ll start to develop newborn acne, cradle cap and is when colic tends to begin.
WHERE DO WE HOLD THE SESSION?
We can either hold the session in your home or Andrea’s studio in West Olympia. We’ll leave the backdrops behind and utilize your home surroundings and furnishings at your home so you’ll want to make sure your house is not cluttered. If we’re photographing in your home, be sure to crank up your heat as a warm baby is a happy baby.
WHAT SHOULD MY NEWBORN WEAR FOR THE SESSION?
Preferably nothing. Newborns are so tiny, they get lost in a bunch of clothing that is almost always too big for them. Andrea has a variety of diaper covers if you don’t want your newborn naked. Also available are a variety of beautifully hand knit items, including wraps, “cocoons” and unique hats that Andrea has knitted herself just for newborn sessions.
WHAT ELSE SHOULD I BRING?
Please feel free to bring your favorite heirloom possessions that you would like to have photographed with your newborn–a prized blanket that grandma knitted, etc. and Andrea will artistically incorporate them into your portraits. Also, if you have something that defines you and would like that in the portraits, please do bring it. Andrea has photographed newborns with surfboards, footballs, antique fireman’s hats in the past and is always happy to include it in your session.
WHO ELSE SHOULD/CAN I BRING?
We stress that it just be parents and newborn.
HOW LONG WILL THE SESSION LAST?
Andrea is infinitely patient when it comes to newborn sessions and blocks off about 3 hours for this type of session. The key to a quick (if there is one with newborns) session is a very sleepy newborn – so making sure your baby is well fed right before the session will be extremely helpful. If your baby is nursing, please consider also bringing a bottle of breast milk as they will fill up more quickly than just nursing. We allow plenty of time for feeding and fussing during the session.
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