Newborn Photography Questionnaire


Hi there and thank you for entrusting me to capture this special time for you! I am beyond excited for our session and want to assure you that there is no need to overthink it! All we need to do is ensuring that the baby is:


a) Full and happy

b) Changed and happy


However, if you would like additional tips, I've outlined them for you below:


  • Aim to change your baby as close to the photoshoot as possible. It's totally okay if the baby needs to be changed throughout the shoot (and it ends up happening most of the time!), but we want to have the baby as comfortable as possible to begin with.
  • If you would like to incorporate pictures of breastfeeding, aim to start breastfeeding at the beginning of the shoot, so we can snap those beautiful images and have baby feeling nice and full for the rest of the shoot. If you don't want breastfeeding photos, aim to feed your baby just before the shoot and in case you use bottle, have it handy.
  • Aim to keep the baby awake 1-2 hours before the photoshoot, so we can capture those adorable sleepy shots.
  • Adjusting the thermostat and turning off the fans can help keeping the baby warm and happy.


Space

Since we will be primarily shooting in the rooms that have the most light, I suggest to declutter the areas around the windows. However, no need to clean the whole house!


Wardrobe

When it comes to outfits, I suggest the parents to go with neutral relaxed clothes. Think earthy pastel colors and try to avoid bright loud colors that might change the skin tones (such as bright red or bright blue). I recommend minimalistic style without loud patterns. A simple maxi dress or a casual off-white sweater would work great for moms, while dads could go with a pair of jeans and a casual button-up, V-neck or a t-shirt.


Most important part is you feeling confident in what you are wearing.


As for your baby, you can have them in a cute onesie, outfit or wrapped in a blanket/wrap. You will also have an option to change outfits throughout the shoot.


Props

I provide a basket, a couple of options for blankets and wraps that we can swaddle the baby into for the solo shots.


However, since this is a candid lifestyle photoshoot that features the connection between parents and the baby, I like keeping props to a minimum. It's all about telling your beautiful story as honestly as we can :)