When Should I Have Newborn Pictures Taken

It is one of the few unanswered questions that I have been carrying with me for the last few years when my sister had her first kid.

When should i have newborn pictures taken. Photographing newborns under two weeks of age rather than babies older than two weeks has its advantages and disadvantages. So why do most photographers say that newborn images should only be taken within the first two weeks of babys life. In fact in some cultures moms and babies are sequestered inside for a month or longer.

Our recommendation is to wait until the newborn is nice and sleepy. Most are looking to have their newborn photographed naked with perhaps an artistic pose. So YES these are important times to preserve memories.

It doesnt matter when you catch him grinning while sleeping. Many photographers will advise booking newborn photos as early as possible usually after your 12-week scan. Many parents get stressed thinking that they have to get all the newborn photos taken during the first two weeks of babys life.

Take a minute from drooling over the simple sweetness and snap a photo before he wakes up for another feeding. I would suggest contacting a photographer early at least two months before your due date and plan a session in the first two weeks after the birth. Remember you can still take newborn style photos for much longer and continue taking photos so you can capture the little changes.

There are different thoughts among photographers about how long a baby is considered a newborn. Some say until 28 days and other say up to three months old. Many parents worry about taking a very young baby outside the house.

Typically after about 1 to 3 weeks the umbilical cord stump will dry up and fall off. Typically I recommend scheduling your newborn baby photo shoot for around two weeks after your due date. I personally love taking a few photos right away in the hospital often called the fresh 48 but taking official photos between the fifth and fifteenth date is.