WHEN IS THE BEST TIME FOR PREGNANCY AND NEWBORN PORTRAITS?
As a rough guideline, the best time for pregnancy portraits is usually between 32-36 weeks. I have photographed women who are overdue beautifully, it is only too late once Bub has arrived 🙂 The best time to record your newborn in the curled up, sleepy stage and all of those fleeting newborn characteristics and details is ideally between the first 5 to 12 days of life.
As a rough guideline, the best time for pregnancy portraits is usually between 32-36 weeks. I have photographed women who are overdue beautifully, it is only too late once Bub has arrived 🙂 The best time to record your newborn in the curled up, sleepy stage and all of those fleeting newborn characteristics and details is ideally between the first 5 to 12 days of life.
WHEN SHOULD I BOOK IN?
Book your pregnancy session by around 25 weeks if possible, especially if you would like an outdoor sunset session as they can book 6-8 weeks in advance. For your newborn portrait session, please try to book in early. I will book you in for your estimated due date, and once Bub arrives all you need to do is send me a text to let me know your baby is in your arms and we can finalise a day for your session. It is important to try to book before Bub arrives as I can only accept a certain number of newborns each month to be sure I am there for each family as they need me.
Book your pregnancy session by around 25 weeks if possible, especially if you would like an outdoor sunset session as they can book 6-8 weeks in advance. For your newborn portrait session, please try to book in early. I will book you in for your estimated due date, and once Bub arrives all you need to do is send me a text to let me know your baby is in your arms and we can finalise a day for your session. It is important to try to book before Bub arrives as I can only accept a certain number of newborns each month to be sure I am there for each family as they need me.
CAN I INCLUDE MY HUSBAND AND OTHER CHILDREN?
Yes, absolutely! Bring partners and siblings along to your pregnancy session or come alone for some quiet time. Bring your partner and older children to your newborn sessions also, we will start the session with family and sibling photos, then Hubby can take the kids to the playground, or out for a milkshake while I photograph your new addition with yourself on hand in case Bub needs you.
Yes, absolutely! Bring partners and siblings along to your pregnancy session or come alone for some quiet time. Bring your partner and older children to your newborn sessions also, we will start the session with family and sibling photos, then Hubby can take the kids to the playground, or out for a milkshake while I photograph your new addition with yourself on hand in case Bub needs you.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
In a nutshell, the less the better! You want your arms free to hold and wrap around your family. All the answers you are looking for are in this quick 30 second video.
In a nutshell, the less the better! You want your arms free to hold and wrap around your family. All the answers you are looking for are in this quick 30 second video.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
Clothing plays an integral part in the finished product and all the advice you could possibly need is right here in this short video. For maternity sessions, I have several dresses in my studio wardrobe that you are more than welcome to borrow. You can see them here. There is also an amazing company in Sydney that hires out maternity dresses just for this purpose! Check them out! www.mamarentals.com.au
Clothing plays an integral part in the finished product and all the advice you could possibly need is right here in this short video. For maternity sessions, I have several dresses in my studio wardrobe that you are more than welcome to borrow. You can see them here. There is also an amazing company in Sydney that hires out maternity dresses just for this purpose! Check them out! www.mamarentals.com.au
NOTE:
Keep in mind I see hands as a huge part of portraits, especially for pregnancy and newborn portraits. Hands are an important element and a part of you that I photograph quite a lot. If you wear nail polish just check it before your session, chipped nail polish can be tough to hide in photos.
Keep in mind I see hands as a huge part of portraits, especially for pregnancy and newborn portraits. Hands are an important element and a part of you that I photograph quite a lot. If you wear nail polish just check it before your session, chipped nail polish can be tough to hide in photos.
