Congratulations on the newest addition to your gorgeous whanau! These first few days & weeks are  magical and it is such an honor to capture your baby during this special time.

 

 Here are some tips & tricks I’ve found to be super helpful over the years in preparing for your newborn session so it can be as fun, stress free and enjoyable as possible...

Booking your Newborn Session
Booking during pregnancy is recommended to avoid disappointment, as our sessions fill up fast

Then get in touch as soon as baby is born. Once things settle down, get in touch to let me know your baby is here so we can get a spot reserved
Sessions take place between 4 and 20 days old. The sooner you can let me know baby has arrived, the sooner we can make sure you have some date options to choose from during the 4-20 day age range.
 Newborn sessions are usually booked early to mid morning, so keep this in mind when booking.

On the Day of the Session
Keep baby awake for an hour or so before the session. This helps make baby extra sleepy for the session & when baby can get in a deeper sleep, it makes posing & the overall session easier. A warm bath is a great way to do this as well as talking & interacting with baby.
Feed baby right before the session. A full belly makes for a happy, sleepy baby (most of the time but not always) 
I recommend being able to have a lunchbox or snacks ready for your older children, so they can also eat prior to the session & during if they would like
If you are okay with baby using one, have a pacifier available, even if baby doesn’t usually seem to take to it. Sucking is a soothing mechanism & can really help with settling baby.

 There is no need to organise anything for baby to wear.  Unless there is something special you want to include in your newborn photos.

When baby needs a break, we’ll take a break. Don’t stress if baby gets fussy. If baby needs to stop to eat or have their nappy changed, we most definitely will. Most babies need to eat at least once during their session. It’s hard work looking that cute.

Most importantly, sit back & enjoy the session,  my aim as with all sessions is to capture moments that are authentic to you & your whanau, in the most stress-free & enjoyable way possible.