The Best Time to Take Newborn Photos - Denver, Colorado Newborn Photographer
HOW OLD SHOULD MY BABY BE FOR A NEWBORN PORTRAIT SESSION?
Simply stated, less than 10 days old. In our newborn photography studio, though we often see baby’s older than this, we prefer 7-9 days old.
The reason for this is simple.
A newborn is sleepiest at this stage.
Typically, digestive issues and colic are not present yet, making for a more peaceful baby.
They require less food to get into a “milk drunk” state.
If your baby arrives early, by more than two weeks, you can likely book your newborn photos based on their gestational age vs actual birth date.
WHEN SHOULD I BOOK MY SESSION?
We recommend researching and booking your newborn portraits towards the start of your 2nd trimester. This will give you time to also schedule a maternity session (if that’s something you’ve considered) with that same photographer as well as ensure their availability.
Count 7 days out from your due date and schedule on that day. Should your baby arrive early or late, stay in communication with your photographer so you can slide your session as necessary.
ABOUT LAURA ESMOND, REESE & CO PORTRAITS, MATERNITY & NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER
Hi! I’m so thankful you are checking out my work here at my website and blog. I’m happy to share with what makes our Denver portrait studio so special.
I love to take care of lots of the little details like helping you style your session. We have a small, growing studio wardrobe available to you. Hair and makeup is also available to add on before your session to make your portrait session as simple and stress free as possible (inquire if interested!). Our goal is keep your session stress-free and a little moment of luxury with your family.
Laura Esmond, at Reese & Co Portraits, specializes in Denver newborn photography and in maternity, newborn, and family photos in Denver and the surrounding suburbs of Highlands Ranch, Greenwood Village, Parker, Castle Pines, Englewood, Colorado Springs and Littleton. She is best known for her bespoke maternity sessions that truly spoil mom-to-be with hair and make-up and artful images of her growing belly.
If you love my work, and you are looking for a newborn photographer for your family, I would love to begin planning your session. With over 20 years of photographing maternity, newborn and young families, Iit still warms my heart to be a part of documenting a growing family.
If you are interested in a custom portrait session with Laura Esmond and would like more information about what makes our studio so special, please click here to learn more.
If you would like to reserve your Denver area maternity photos or newborn photos, in our north Denver portrait studio or south Denver portrait studio, please reach out here.