Preparing for Your In-Home Newborn Photography Session
I’m excited to capture these precious moments with your family in the comfort of your home. To ensure a smooth and successful session, please consider the following preparations:
1. Space for Photography Equipment
• Designate a Setup Area: Please provide a space approximately 6x6 feet where I can set up my lighting equipment and newborn posing table. We can utilize furniture like an ottoman as well to avoid setting up the table and save space. I can judge the situation when I arrive :)
2. Room Selection for Family Portraits
• Choose a Well-Lit, Clutter-Free Room: Select a room with ample natural light and minimal clutter for family portraits. This enhances the quality and focus of the images.
3. Wardrobe Recommendations
• Opt for Neutral Tones: Neutral colors such as whites, creams, and soft pastels photograph beautifully and keep the focus on your family’s expressions. Avoid bright colors, bold patterns, and large logos, as they can be distracting. The outfits I bring for baby are neutral tones so we want to make sure baby and parents/siblings are coordinating but not matching.
4. Preparing Your Home
• Declutter Key Areas: Tidying up the spaces where we’ll be shooting helps create clean, timeless images. There’s no need for a deep clean—just a quick declutter of the areas we’ll use.
5. Session Timing and Baby’s Comfort
• Maintain a Calm Environment: Keep your baby’s schedule as normal as possible before the session to ensure they are relaxed and comfortable. No need to keep them awake for multiple hours before the session.
6. Feeding and Soothing
• Feed Before the Session: Feeding your baby shortly before the session helps them remain content and sleepy, facilitating those peaceful, curled-up poses.
7. Temperature and Comfort
• Warm the Room: A slightly warmer room helps keep your baby comfortable during outfit or diaper changes. Adjust the thermostat to achieve a cozy environment. I bring a space heater with me as well to keep the area around baby warmer.
8. Sibling and Pet Considerations
• Plan for Siblings and Pets: If siblings or pets will be included, have activities or snacks ready to keep them engaged during individual newborn shots.
9. Relax and Enjoy
• Trust the Process: I have extensive experience with newborn photography and will guide the session to capture beautiful moments. Your role is to relax and enjoy this special experience.
If you have any questions or need further assistance in preparing for your in-home newborn session, feel free to reach out. I’m here to help and look forward to creating lasting memories with you and your family.
