What Is The Best Age For A Newborn Photo Shoot? | College Station Newborn & Family Photographer
So you’d like to book a newborn shoot, but have no idea when newborn photos are normally taken?! Some photographers put a two week age limit on newborn shoots. But I think if life has gotten in the way (long hospital stay, exhaustion, family in town etc)… late is better than never! Read on for my tips on the best age for a newborn shoot + how to go about booking with me.
Ideal Age: 5-12 days
This age is perfect for capturing aaaallll the sweet newborn goodness! Babies at this age are sleeeepy and still curly + flexible from being in the womb. They also still have their fresh + wrinkly skin, but they haven’t quite hit the newborn acne + cradle cap stage that typically sets in around 14-28 days.
Older Babies (~2-6 weeks)
While your baby might lose some of his/her flexibility, we can still get some great shots in this window of time. Babies around the two week mark should still be able to be posed comfortably, but for babies older than this there are several options. Natural/relaxed poses, swaddling (with a stretchy wrap!), and lifestyle photos are all good options for older babies that have lost some flexibility. Older babies are more likely to be alert and aware of their surrounding, which makes for some super cute eye contact with the camera! I love, love, love these shots when you see a little glimpse of their personality coming out.
How to book your newborn shoot with me! Here’s the fun part! We get to dream up + create your perfect newborn shoot. Contact me several months before your due date to get on my calendar. We’ll start planning your shoot and when your baby is born you or a loved one will contact me and we’ll set a date. Super simple! So if you’re expecting a baby and located in Bryan, College Station, Navasota, Conroe, The Woodlands, Houston, or surrounding areas… shoot me a message or give me a call! We can chat about your photo shoot dreams, share ideas, and get to know each other. ♥
Haven is an experienced photographer servicing Bryan, College Station, and Navasota, TX. She has been working in photography for 5+ years and enjoys serving the Brazos Valley. Haven specializes in maternity, newborn, baby, birth and family photography. To book a shoot, visit her contact page.