Sydney Newborn Photography

In-home newborn photography session - 6 days old

The most common question about in-home newborn photography sessions is what is the best age to have them at. The answer is that it’s really when suits you best and that there are lovely things about all ages of newborn photography. Lifestyle photography isn’t about posing the baby in curled up positions so that very sleepy newborn look isn’t essential unless you specifically want to capture that time.

In-home newborn photography session with sibling - 6 days old

I recommend between 6 and 12 days old for newborn sessions. You can plan it ahead of the birth and simply message me when baby arrives and we’ll agree a date within those first 12 days. On booking your session I take your EDD and keep a space for you during this period. Babies are generally more content at this age and it does make it an easier and calmer session. We can capture all those tiny details - little hands and eyelashes. Often partners are on leave at this time too.

In-home newborn photography session - 13 days old

Of course it’s possible to have a newborn session up to 12 weeks technically and I really love the 12 week stage. By this time you have found your feet a little more as parents, siblings are getting more used to the idea of having someone new at home and your baby is generally smiling and laughing. Sessions are interactive, partners have had more time to become involved and connected and we see lots of personality shining through. So even though those first 12 days are that quintessential newborn newness, you might prefer to wait until there is more engagement and everyone has had more time to adjust. Around the 9 - 10 week stage tends to be quite a contented time too with eye contact, smiles but still a snuggly bundle.

In-home newborn photography session - 9 weeks old

I do recommend avoiding the 6 week mark. Often babies are really unsettled at this time. Maybe it’s a wonder week, maybe it’s vaccinations, it’s hard to say but this is a time I suggest avoiding.

In-home newborn photography session - 12 weeks old

Really there is no wrong time to take newborn photos - I know some people who have their “newborn” shoot before the first birthday because they were a little preoccupied! The beauty of in-home newborn photography is that you’re at home with direct access to cups of tea and pillows! In-home is also wonderful as a keepsake of where your child first lived. In terms of time of day to schedule the session, well babies as we know have no routine at the beginning (or first 4 years for some of us!), so I recommend 10am or if you have a toddler then pick a time that suits their routine best. In-home newborn photography sessions are low pressure, relaxed and largely un-timed so we can stop for breaks - toddler to snack or to settle or change the baby. If you’re interested in knowing more don’t hesitate to contact me. You can see a recent in-home family photography session here on my blog. You can read frequently asked questions here.

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