Schedule Your Newborn Session Ahead of Time: Why It’s So Important
Schedule Your Newborn Session Ahead of Time:
Welcoming a new baby into your family is one of life’s most precious moments, and capturing those early days with professional newborn photography ensures you’ll have memories to cherish forever. But did you know that the best time to schedule your newborn session is before your baby even arrives? Do you know why it’s so Important, schedule your newborn session ahead of time? Here’s why booking in advance is key to getting the beautiful images you’ve been dreaming of.
1. Newborn Sessions Are Best Scheduled Within the First Two Weeks
Newborns are sleepiest and easiest to pose within the first 5-14 days after birth. During this window, they naturally curl into those sweet, womb-like positions, allowing for soft, dreamy portraits. Booking ahead ensures you secure a spot during this ideal timeframe.
2. Limited Availability – Secure Your Spot!
Newborn photographers often book up months in advance, especially if they specialize in a limited number of sessions per month to provide the best experience. By reserving your session early, you’ll avoid the disappointment of missing out on availability.
3. Less Stress, More Enjoyment, Schedule Early
The newborn stage is filled with excitement, adjustments, and sleepless nights. By booking your session ahead of time, you remove the extra stress of last-minute planning. Everything will be set and ready to go, allowing you to simply enjoy the experience.
4. Time to Plan & Personalize Your Session
Booking early allows you to discuss your preferred colours, themes, and styling with myself. Many newborn photographers, like myself, offer a client closet with wraps, outfits, and props. Many mothers like to plan outfits for themself and any other children if they are planning on being in the photos to match sure everyone has outfits that fit, are clean and match the colour scheme of the session. Planning ahead ensures we can customize the session to match your vision perfectly.
5. Ideal for Maternity + Newborn Packages
If you’re also considering maternity photos, booking both sessions together can save time and ensure a seamless experience. I can offer a discount on both sessions to save you some money. Make it easy to capture both the beauty of pregnancy and the first days of your baby’s life and can include a similar photo if you’d like the maternity session and newborn session images to match to hang on your home walls, or for a special keepsake.
When Should You Book
The best time to book your newborn session is during your second trimester or early in your third trimester. This guarantees your spot and allows time to plan for your dream session. Once your baby arrives, we’ll set a firm session date based on their actual birth date. Of course we can work around your other appointments and make sure you are feeling well enough to come.
Ready to Reserve Your Newborn Session
I would love to help you capture the fleeting beauty of your baby’s first days. Contact me today to secure your spot and start planning your perfect newborn session!
Here is an example of something that was special for these parents. They want to include a couple props that were used for their older children’s baby sessions, to have similar images for their newest addition. Giving me a heads up ahead of time is ideal incase I need to prep anything, plan that space for a different set or if I need to plan to have an extra extra set of hands to help.
