Scheduling your maternity & newborn session
Expecting a baby and giving birth is a truly miraculous and life-altering experience. Being pregnant has its ups and downs. Naturally, some days will be good, some will be bad, and sometimes the highs and lows are too much to handle. There is a rollercoaster of emotions in these nine months. However, what comes after birth is a time filled with love, joy, and intense emotions. There is no better way of documenting and preserving these fantastic memories than through a maternity and newborn photoshoot.
Whether you are becoming a parent for the first time or not, you know that the entire experience is extraordinary. Being able to bring a new life into this world is something to celebrate. Planning a maternity and newborn photography session ahead of time is essential, and having a maternity photoshoot along with a photoshoot of your newborn pays homage to the miracle of birth and helps to capture unforgettable moments. You can look back on these pictures with your children to become a part of the experience. It is a wholesome exercise necessary for keeping expecting moms happy because a photoshoot is a great way to glam up and feel better even if you are not feeling your best with your tummy growing by the day and your hormones going haywire.
What is our main tip for scheduling your maternity and newborn photography sessions? You guessed right: Schedule your maternity and newborn sessions early. Here's when:
- Schedule your newborn shoot in your final trimester.
This is extremely important! The newborn photoshoot is also best when done immediately after birth. This is because newborns are much calmer in the first few days of delivery, and with time they slowly start to become demanding. You need to be well-prepared with your baby's essential items, like a change of clothes, milk, diapers, wipes, and other such necessary items. It is easier to have the baby model the various poses when they are just a few days old as they are likely to sleep through the whole experience, which is excellent for the parents and the photographer. The newborn baby session could last up to 3 or 4 hours, depending on your baby's mood.
- For your maternity session: Schedule after your first trimester!
It is essential to plan and schedule each photo shoot as early as possible. Some outfits will have to be ordered in advance as shipping can take up to three weeks; that's why planning is critical since there are so many variables involved. During pregnancy, there may be days when you are not feeling the best. This is particularly true for the first few weeks and the last few weeks of the pregnancy. It is always best to schedule the maternity photoshoot as early as possible. The best time to do so is early in the third trimester, ideally between 28 to 35 weeks. This is because expecting mothers feel their best since their body has adjusted to the elevated hormone levels. This is why women are said to get their 'pregnancy glow.' You might not get time to schedule a maternity shoot in the last few weeks since doctor's appointments and doing other preparation to welcome the new baby may not give you the time you need to chase photographers.
- Give it a personal touch by customization.
For your maternity shoot, and since it is a very personal and sentimental experience, it is best to give your input. You can choose to do your session indoors or outdoors and pick from different themes, but you need to select one representing you and your family. You can also add details that mean something special, like a piece of jewelry or particular kinds of flowers. Make the day special for yourself and your loved ones, so once you have the photos printed out, you can relive the whole experience and reminisce with a smile on your face.
