Sometimes babies cry during family photos. I actually have started spitting the session up, especially if there are siblings. I do some table work with baby first, then family photos, then move to props. Sometimes by the end of the session the baby is just about tired of my games and then adding in family on top of that just isn’t the ticket. Parents always want those sweet family photos and I have to be mindful of my clients wishes when I am planning the session, and then I have to go with the flow sometimes too.
Boston was a good baby. He slept for most of his session. He was so done with me by the end of it though. I always plan a ‘wish set’ for my newborn sessions. If I don’t get to do it, it’s okay. It all depends on baby.
Mama got to be pampered by Hailey for hair and makeup, and dad and sister waited until closer to family photo time to head up to the studio. This gives mom a full little break from mom duties for a while. I have baby and dad brings the siblings up later. I think moms like having the chance to watch me work with their new baby without anyone else around. They just sit and watch me and oooooo and ahhhhh. It’s the best!
Boston’s sister, Daisy, was super proud of her baby brother. She absolutely glowed while I was taking their sibling photos. She even got to wear two different outfits and a sweet little headband her Mama brought along. She felt like a little princess and loved holding her baby brother. Those photos are some of my favorites from the session!
I hope you’ll take the time to reach out to me about your own newborn photos. I truely try to take care of everything for you. From hair to wardrobe, we will help make the whole process easy for you!