A few FAQs for Newborn Photography from TianaCreation
TianaCreation Newborn photography— those adorable photos of infants posed in baskets and buckets— if you don’t book while you are pregnant, you are out of luck because the poses you see in those pictures can only happen within the first couple of weeks. 1. What’s The Ideal Age For A Newborn Studio Session? For studio photography the ideal age is between 5-12 days. When babies are that tiny they spend a lot of time sleeping and still curl up into very sweet poses similar to the positions they were in when they were in the womb. 2. How Far In Advance Should You Book Your Session?
You should book your session as far out as possible, as early as your second trimester. I’ve received hundreds of phone calls from parents who have just given birth who want to book an appointment and I have no availability left. 3. What If Babies Don’t Arrive On Their Due Dates? I hold time before and after so the parents are guaranteed a space no matter when their baby arrives. 4. How Long Does A Session Take? Studio sessions typically last 3-5 hours which includes portraits of the baby on his or her own and then with each parent and then the whole family together. That may seem like a long time, but usually about half of that time is spent feeding and comforting the baby to get him or her as sleepy and happy as possible for the portraits. 5. What Should Your Baby Wear To A Newborn Session? Most studio newborn photography is done naked to capture the tininess of being a newborn so something that is easy to take on and off. If you’d rather have your baby clothed in the pictures something that fits them very well is important. 6. What Do You Do To Make Sure The Baby Is Comfortable? One of the most important things is to make sure the room is very warm. I keep the heat turned way up and have a space heater next to the baby. I also will play white sound or soft music depending on what the baby responds to better. 7. What Are The Safety Precautions Used During A Session? Weighting the buckets and props is a big one so a baby doesn’t tip over and get hurt. Another is the pose itself- newborn necks are very delicate so you want to be very careful with positioning. If the pose comes undone, you don’t want the baby to fall or hurt his neck. I use a very large beanbag that was designed specifically for newborn photography so if the baby does tip to one side they are very protected and are on a soft surface. 8. How Do You Handle Pee And Poop When You Take Off That Diaper? There’s no way to sugar coat this one- newborn photographers get peed and pooped on a lot. Blankets and props get peed on frequently. That’s why everything is 100% washable and it’s no big deal. You just keep going and throw it in the wash after the session is over 9. What’s The Worst Thing A Parent Can Do During A Session? The worst thing a parent can do is be nervous. If your baby is crying, you have to trust the photographer to be able to comfort her. Continuously swooping in and handing the baby back
and forth can make an infant even more distressed. My advice is to take a deep breath and relax. I know its easy to be nervous, especially when it’s your first, but the best thing a parent can do is sit back and take a couple hours to check their email, listen to music or just enjoy watching their newborn in all these adorable poses. Perfect shots in a perfect environment will make your material photography special and spectacular. And this is what we at TianaCreation offer our clients. Being the most reliable and best newborn photographer Los Angeles, we understand the essence of both the situation and art of photography, and promises you the most adorable moments captured in camera.