How to prepare for a newborn session

Knowing what to expect during your newborn session is key to reducing the stress of the session. Luckily, just a couple of simple things can make our session go smoothly! First, the baby's schedule is important to keep them calm and sleepy during our session, which is why I ask parents to keep the baby up for about an hour before I come and feed them right before I get there. This usually helps put the baby into a nice deep sleep so they don't fuss or fight when we are working with them! The other step is to clear the spaces you'd like to shoot in-- just so there is no background clutter. When I arrive I always swaddle the baby tightly to keep them soothed and comfortable, and I have no problem tucking away anything I feel will be a distraction in the background. Even if the baby stays awake for a bit, we work on their schedule and I love helping to rock them to sleep. This couple did an amazing job of having their home and baby ready and it paid off with the most beautiful photos!