Your Newborn Photography Session

 

When should I book a newborn session?

It’s never to early to book.  If you want to capture the brand newness of your newborn, curled and sleeping, having the session within the first 10 days is best. They sleep more soundly and are easier to pose in the curled position. As baby gets older and bigger what I capture changes a little, to more lifestyle/candid moments and baby may be more alert or awake.

 

How long will the session take?

Newborn sessions take place in your home and take a little longer than standard portrait sessions, generally between 60-90 minutes.

 

Do you only take photos of baby?

I take a variety of photos, some of baby alone but many with parents and siblings. The style is relaxed and candid, capturing natural moments between you and baby. 

 

Do I need to provide any props?

No, but you can if you wish.  If you have a prop or special item that you would like incorporated, have it out for when I arrive and I’ll happily do that. A soother has proven to be helpful as it can help if baby is fussy between photos.  

 

But I haven’t had time to tidy my house.

Being a new parent is exhausting and tidying your house is not a priority, so don’t worry. The amount of available natural light will dictate where we take photos but usually it's in a living room, main bedroom or nursery.   

 

What should we wear?

Most important is that you feel comfortable.  You can be as dressed up or dressed down as you like.  Plain clothes works best, avoid busy patterns and big logos.  It’s a good idea to have a second top or shirt as a back up incase of baby messes (it happens). 

 

What should baby wear?

Newborns don’t photograph well in most clothes are they tend to be big and bunch up.  A snug fitting onesie works really well, preferably one without legs.  Short or long sleeved arms is fine.  Simple designs or plain colors are best.

 

The private parts.

If you would prefer that I don’t take photos of you breastfeeding or of baby’s bare bum, please let me know at the start of your session. 

 

Will my baby be safe?

I’ve worked with many newborn babies over many years and I treat them as gently and carefully as I would my own.  I never leave baby unattended and I encourage at least one parent to be in view of baby at all times.  I pose babies with extreme caution, a gentle hand and never in awkward unnatural positions.  

 

What happens if my baby is fussy that day?

Try to be calm and relaxed before and during the session as it can help keeps baby relaxed.  If they are fussy, we will get beautiful images, it may just take a little longer.  It does tend to help if baby can have some awake time before I arrive.  They don’t need too much, usually between 45-60 minutes works.

 

How long will it take to get the photos?

I will email you a link to access an online web gallery within 1 weeks of your session.  It will be a collection of 40+ fully edited images.  The gallery will be available for viewing and sharing with family and friends for 2 weeks.  Once you have decided on your favorites you can order prints, enlargements, photo books and digital copies.  Prints take 1-2 weeks and photo books up to 1 month.  If your package includes the digital files, you will receive copies on  a USB zip drive.

 

What forms of payment do you accept?

A non refundable deposit of $150 is required in advance to book your session.  The remainder is due on the day of your session.  Payment can by made by cash, Interac email transfer or cheque .  For prints, photo books or digital collections, payment is due when you place the order. Paypal is also an option upon request.  GST (5%) applies to the session fee and all sales.  

 

The legal stuff.

Krishna Neale retains the copyright for all the images taken.  You are not permitted to copy, reproduce or print photos from the online gallery, my website or from printed copies.  If you purchase a digital collection, or individual digital files, I (Krishna Neale) still retain copyright but you are given permission to print and display the images for your personal use.  In either case, you may not sell or give away prints or digital images for advertising, commercial use, marketing or for a competition.  I may use images for the purpose of promoting and marketing my business and this can include my website, blog and social media.  I do not include names or personal information when sharing the images.  If you do not want your images displayed publicly, please let me know before your session.  

 

Please do not take photos during the session.  I realize this is a lot to ask but you have hired me to professionally photograph your family and I want every image from the session to be beautiful and of the highest quality.   

 

So what do I need to remember to do before you arrive?

• Have a soother on hand if baby uses one 
• Collect any special items you would like to incorporate, including hats and a snug fitting onesie. Have a backup just incase.
• Plan to give baby some awake time before I arrive.  45-60 minutes is a guideline.
• Try not to feed baby until after I arrive.  If baby can’t wait, try a short feed, then have some awake time. 
• Have a backup shirt or top on hand.

 

Thank you for choosing me to capture this truly amazing time in your life.  I’m excited to meet you and your baby.  

 

Krishna.

604-916-2929