In-Home lifestyle Newborn Session
A little about the session…
My newborn sessions are very relaxed with the focus being on capturing all the little things you want to remember about this time. The snuggling… that fresh baby scent, the tiny toes & tiny fingernails, the little rosebud lips. These sessions take more of life-style approach so I will place you in certain areas with beautiful light and give direction with posing but it’s more about being in the moment and just soaking up that new beautiful baby…. If you would like a few more simply posed stylized shots of baby like you see above with the tulips please let me know ahead of time so we can plan on incorporating that into our session flow and I can bring any additional supplies we might need…
When I arrive I will ask you to show my the different spaces in your home would like to use. Based on the lighting I will then form a session flow for us… if baby is asleep and content I will usually start in the nursery or with any stylized shots, if baby needs to be close and held we will start with snuggling on the couch or in the master bedroom.
Don’t worry if baby is fussy and we need to take feeding and changing breaks, there’s no rush… I allow for enough time to go at baby’s pace & if we all stay calm and relaxed it helps baby to stay the same.
Your home…
Please don’t feel like you need your house to be perfectly clean and spotless… I like to tell my clients to just think “declutter and pickup” any areas that you would like to use. Paying close attention to night stands and any other surfaces that tend to collect all the little things we use everyday.
I also like to tell clients to keep your home as warm as possible for during our session. It helps to keep baby happy and content. I will also bring a noise maker and space heater just in case we need a little extra heat.
Also, if you would like to make a playlist of your favorite calm love songs for your session that’s wonderful. Peaceful music playing during our session helps everyone feel a bit more relaxed. If you don’t have one or have time to make one let me know I will be bring one with me or send it to you.
If you have any blankets or accessories you would like to use for baby please have that all layed out and ready to go.
Lighting…
You can start watching the light in your home a couple weeks prior to our session… If you are unsure about the light feel free to send me pictures throughout the day. Pay close attention to the rooms you would like to highlight during our time together like the nursery, master bedroom, and living room. If the weather permits and there’s a beautiful area of your backyard or outdoor area you would like to use we can always do that too!
What to wear…
Everyone being comfortable is huge… so make sure your outfits are cozy and easy to lounge in because we will be doing lots of snuggling. Neutrals are beautiful for newborn sessions & I like to tell my clients to try and stay away from bright colors as these can cause color casts on baby’s skin and face. Also, try to stay away from clothing with logos. Remember to try to keep outfits coordinating but not too matchy. Also, don’t forget textures & accessories are always a beautiful addition to any outfit as well. Mommas… wear something that you feel beautiful and comfortable in. If you would like to do an outfit change during our session please feel free to do so. If you need additional help with styling feel free to message me!
Preparing baby…
If at all possible please feed baby 20-30 minutes before I arrive & have them in the outfit you would like to use first. Just a note… it’s always a good idea to have a few backup outfits and blankets just in case. If baby has no interest in feeding don’t worry… we have plenty of time to work around baby’s schedule.