50 FIRST YEAR PHOTOS
A question I’m often asked by first-time parents is “when is the best time to have baby photographed?”
Should it be when they’re a tiny newborn or wait a few months till they can sit up? As much as most families would love to have someone beautifully document each tiny step of the way, this is not a realistic option. Hence, it is such an important decision for you as you will certainly treasure these photos forever.
And the answer is:
There is no right answer.
Whatever works for your personal situation, and the photographs captured the day of your shoot will be your time capsule of that moment.
However, there are stages along the way that I think make great guide markers for the journey through the first year of parenthood.
Access the "50 first year photos" PDF checklist:
And the answer is:
There is no right answer.
Whatever works for your personal situation, and the photographs captured the day of your shoot will be your time capsule of that moment.
However, there are stages along the way that I think make great guide markers for the journey through the first year of parenthood.
Access the "50 first year photos" PDF checklist:
STAGES ALONG THE WAY
1. Your pregnancy:
Honouring the incredible transformation of your body. I love to photograph women around the 32-34 weeks mark. You’ll have a beautifully pronounced tummy and enough of a “safe zone” to reschedule for weather or other circumstance if need be.
2. Your birth:
Honouring the incredible transformation of your body. I love to photograph women around the 32-34 weeks mark. You’ll have a beautifully pronounced tummy and enough of a “safe zone” to reschedule for weather or other circumstance if need be.
3. Fresh 48:
Honouring the incredible transformation of your body. I love to photograph women around the 32-34 weeks mark. You’ll have a beautifully pronounced tummy and enough of a “safe zone” to reschedule for weather or other circumstance if need be.
4. Newborn:
My favourite. Newborn sessions are usually held when baby is 1 – 3 weeks old. These can be in studio, or lifestyle at home depending on your photographer. Again, concentrating on really capturing the uniqueness of your brand-new baby and the love you have for them is the aim. Never again will they fit so snuggly into your arms, or curl into those peaceful womb-like positions.
5. Sitter session:
These sessions are for babies around 7 months old. Or when they can sit steadily, but before the can crawl away. Think chubby legs and tummy, big eyes, soft kissy lips, and dimples on the back of the knuckles. All these delicious details typical of this age. There is more of a focus on their personality and usually lots of smiles and funny faces are captured.
6. One year old:
Finally one lap around the sun and what a journey! You could celebrate with a family session, or a cake smash, or a simple session just for bub. Whatever your heart desires, there’ll be a photographer that suits what is important for you to have documented. And for all the in-between, snap away with your phone to your hearts content. You cannot possibly ever have too many memories documented.
