Whether you’re thinking about booking a newborn session or already have a date on the books, I’m sure you’re a bit curious about what, exactly, goes on during a newborn session. How do you get those peaceful looking images? How involved are the parents for the shoot itself? Is it actually possible to “pose” an infant? Below I’m pulling back the curtain about what actually happens during a newborn photography session.
The Heat is Turned Up It sounds bizarre, but I prefer to set the temperature much higher during a newborn than what you’d normally have it. This helps baby feel warm, comfortable, and — most importantly, sleepy. I also have a space heater so that I can turn the studio down if mom and dad are too warm and just baby can feel the warmth 😀
I Take Care of All the Poses and Props You don’t have to come up with poses or image ideas. I’ve got all that covered and know exactly how to set up an image to get great shots. l also take care of all the prop setup and wrapping.
Mom & Dad Help Spot Baby Though I do most of the work, I definitely need parents’ help during some of the poses to ensure safety.
Safety is ALWAYS My First Priority No matter what, I place your child’s safety above all else. If we need to take a break, we will. If a pose isn’t working, there’s always another one to try. I will never put your baby in an unsafe position or prop.
I Have Tricks for Helping Keep Baby Calm I’ve done hundreds of newborn sessions with over 14 years experience and I have a few tricks up my sleeve to help calm fussy babies. However, in the case of a baby who is very upset, I am more than happy to reschedule.
Sibling Photos Are Done First or Last We know that having your kids at the shoot for the entire session may be a bit much for them. For that reason, we suggest having sibling poses done either at the beginning or the end of the session, that way they don’t have to say throughout. I typically start with family, sibling, and then move to just baby. Or we can go in reverse!
Leslie Meadow Photography specializes in maternity, newborn, child, and family photography as well as Alaska adventure sessions for families traveling to the Anchorage area. Located in Anchorage, Alaska in serving the surrounding area including the Valley, Girdwood, Seward, Big Lake and Cooper Landing.
