A really common question I get asked is ‘Can I have newborn photos if my baby is over two weeks?’
With easy access to the internet these days, it’s not hard to find recommendations that the ‘ideal’ time for a newborn session is around 5-14 days after birth (Unless your baby is premature)
While this is true to some extent, don’t feel like you missed the boat if, for some reason, you didn’t manage to schedule your newborn photos within that time.
Newborns do change really quickly. Even in that first couple of weeks you’ll notice changes. So providing you had a relatively ‘easy’ pregnancy and birth, that time frame is perfect for really capturing that newborn freshness.
However, what happens if you didn’t plan to get newborn photos but then changed your mind? What if you had a traumatic birth and the last thing you felt like doing was getting ready foe professional photos.
Don’t panic! This is what I love about doing in-home newborn sessions. They are relaxed, natural and capture the heart of your time at home with your new baby. There is absolutely no pressure. No need to leave the house or pack yet another bag. No worrying about having to stop to feed baby on the way and quite honestly, you can show up in your jammies if you like 🙂
You’d also be surprised at how sleepy some of the older babies can be, and during their awake time they are a little happier.
You will likely feel a little bit more in tune with what your baby needs, may be feeling slightly more human yourself and slowly settling into a bit of a ‘routine’.
The initial slurry of visitors may have subsided too so you may feel more inclined to have visitors.
If this is your first baby, or you have experienced some trauma during your pregnancy or birth, you may feel a little apprehensive about a stranger being around your precious new baby. I often have clients book me after their 6 week immunisations, so please don’t feel any pressure by what the internet tells you is ‘standard ‘.
My sessions are all baby led. This means no forcing into poses and really capturing the joys of your baby at the particular stage they are in during your session.
Having a baby can come with a set of physical and emotional challenges. Booking your photos should not be one of them.
I can’t wait to see you at your session 🙂
Lizzy Hannaford Photography specialises in family photography, and is based on the northern beaches of Cairns. Her main focus is maternity, newborn, and baby photography.
I would love to photograph special memories for your family in my Trinity Park studio.
If you would like to book a photoshoot with me, please click here, or email me directly at lizzy@lizzyhannaford.com.au
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