Welcome, Parents!
You’re booked now what? I am over joyed for this adventure of capturing your new baby. My goal is to prepare you as much as possible to ensure our session goes as smooth as possible.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR NEWBORN SESSION
My style is lifestyle photography. What does lifestyle mean? Lifestyle means your baby is in control at the session. Your session will take place in the comfort of your home. I will come into your home and capture this critical time in your life. So there will be no studio lights or formal posing your newborn. I use natural light and I will direct you and your baby will be minimally posed. I want you and your baby to be as comfortable as possible. So that means your baby will lead the session. If they're going to sleep, they will sleep. If they're wide awake and alert, we'll let them be. If they are hungry, they will eat. I do recommend feeding your baby 15 minutes before the session, but not required. I don’t want you to over feed your newborn because that will cause an upset stomach.
Day of session
When I arrive, I will introduce myself and visit with mom and family. Then I will walk around the house to find the best light for the session. Typically I photograph on the couch, master bed, or nursery. Please don't feel the need to clean to prepare for this session. I know what it is like to be a new mom. I suffered from postpartum depression, and cleaning was last on my list of things to do. I can move things out of the way if I feel they’re a distraction. Most likely that won’t happen since the nature of my images are intimate and close up.
Your Baby
My favorite saying is, "we are perfectly and wonderfully made." I believe this to my core. Your baby is perfect just the way they are, and I embrace the perfect imperfections. I suggest your baby wear a form-fitting onesie with no graphics or patterns. I will take off the onesie during the session to take a few nude newborn photographs. I also recommend you pick out some of your favorites swattles so we can wrap your baby.
length of session
If you're asking how long will this session take. Let me assure you I will not go over two hours. It may seem like two hours is a lot of time but I am accounting for feeding and diaper changes. I will constantly have my camera so I will be capturing every moment.
Parents
I know this day is all about your baby, but don't be alarmed that you will be in some images. As I mentioned above, the baby will lead the session, so if they want to be in your arms, I will have you hold your baby and photograph it in your arms. I bet you are wondering now what do I wear to the session. I recommend a neutral color with no graphics or designs. Lastly, This is an exhausting and exciting time of your life. I want you to relax and be yourself. I am here to capture this wonderful time of your life right now.
“I really enjoyed my newborn session. pictures came out beautiful. love how this moment was captured and i can look back and enjoy the pictures i have of my family”
— Newborn/Connie Stephens
“VANESSA CAPTURED EVERY IMAGE I COULD HAVE DREAMT OF IN OUR NEWBORN SESSION AND THEN SOME. I WILL CHERISH EACH PICTURE FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. SHE WAS SNAPPING PICTURES WHEN I HAD NO IDEA SHE WAS. EVERY DETAIL IMAGINED WAS CAPTURED IN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WAY. THANK YOU!”
— Newborn session/Morgan Adams
