When should you book your Newborn Photoshoot
Booking a newborn photoshoot is a very exciting and important thing to tick off the list when you are pregnant…..
Newborn photoshoot with parents and toddler at Jodie Wilson photography studio, Saffron Walden Essex.
Looking through all the different styles of photographers in your local area can be overwhelming because the are so many different price points, packages and navigating websites.
A lot of newborn photographers get booked up in advance or you think you have found a great one and then realise that you will have to pay extra to have all the images.
To help with all those questions and the late night searches on goggle i have put together a bullet point list and as a experienced newborn photographer in Saffron Walden, Essex, i can clear up any myths and uncertainties.
When is best to book a newborn photoshoot? Most Newborn photographers will book in a certain amount each month and this is because if a baby arrives early or late - only 4% of babies arrive on their due date, there is always enough time to fit everyone in within a few weeks of birth. The ideal time to secure your newborn session is during your second or early third trimester. When you book a newborn photoshoot with Jodie Wilson Photography Studio, baby’s due date is used as a guide with the date being revised once mum and baby are home safe and well.
How old does a newborn have to be for a newborn photoshoot? There is no fixed age but the reason its typical to photograph a newborn baby under 2 weeks old is because they are sleepier and still love to be curled up in all those natural newborn poses as if they were still in the womb. Before they reach 2 weeks old and they regain their birth weight they will be photographed as the smallest they will ever be preserving that newborn bubble feeling.
What if my baby has arrived… can i still book a newborn photoshoot? Absolutely…. even if they are no longer a newborn baby they are still your baby and they will go through the most changes before they are 2 years old. If you are in Saffron Walden or North Essex then i would recommend booking your newborn photoshoot early to ensure you don’t miss the chance to document those tiny details in a professional studio setting with Jodie Wilson Photography.
What if i book and my recovery takes longer than i thought? Sometimes birth plans can just be thrown out the window and recovery times are unexpected so whilst planning ahead allows you to choose a session date that suits your post-birth recovery while still staying within the ideal newborn photography time frame, its also a really good idea to do your research and making a connection when booking your newborn photographer. Read reviews on their website and google, were they flexible and accommodating, have a phone call or email conversation ahead of booking so you can get a feel into how understanding and empathetic they would be if this situation might occur.
Studio comfort and newborn safety. Choosing a specialist newborn photographer ensures a safe, warm, and calm studio environment tailored specifically for newborn, cake smash, and family photography. Jodie Wilson Photography Studio in Saffron Walden Essex has a studio that is luxuriously customised for families.
How do i know who is a trusted newborn photographer? Reviews don’t lie. They are the best place to look for these kinds of answers as clients will say things like “we went back to Jodie Wilson Photography Studio after our newborn photoshoot and had a Cake Smash because she looked after us and we trusted her with our baby and to create some beautiful photographs that we will treasure for ever”. or “We’ve come back time and again with Jodie because from day 1 she’s helped us feel at ease (usually awkward in front of camera) and she’s since captured many beautiful moments for us. We’ll be back for more”!
Image of Jodie Wilson Photography Studio at Riverside Barns near Saffron Walden, Essex.