In-Home Newborn with Baby R.
Some What to Wear and toddler tips for your best in-home lifestyle newborn session in the Nashville area.
In no particular order, here we go:
In my lifestyle sessions, I do make portraits of just the baby, if the baby is ok with it. They’re the boss and if they just want to be held the whole time, we’ll do that then!
I usually take their portraits using the floor next to a window or on your bed. I keep the poses and wrapping simple because I prefer to still be able to see the baby. Baby should wear simple clothing like a onesie, sleeper, or best yet, a gown. The more snug the fit, the better as something too large wrinkles and never sits right on their little body.
In-Home Lifestyle Newborn Photography in Nashville by Five Pence Photography
All family members should wear clothes that are comfortable.
It can be tricky having everyone in strong and different patterns, but that’s not to say it won’t work.
If you’re confident in your styling then go for it! But if you’re not, then it’s best to try to avoid patterns on everyone.
I recommend starting with Mom’s outfit first, then, you can organize everyone else’s. Try to avoid anyone in strong reds and neon colors as they cast a color onto your face.
Also, avoid clothes with words and logos. The reason here is to create a more timeless portrait and to not have the clothes be a distraction.
And really, barefoot is best!!
Honestly, solids and neutral always give you the best result.
Usually, a newborn session is scheduled between 10am-2pm.
Those hours of the day usually provide the best light and tend to work well with newborn sleep schedules. If you have toddlers, give snacks that aren’t too sticky or drippy available throughout the session.
It can be hard to bribe a toddler to “behave” through a whole hour or two, so I think it’s nicer to have some snacks ready to give as it’s needed and they will be more willing to participate in the session.
If you are breastfeeding, I lovingly urge you to have breastfeeding photos taken during the session. May you be so lucky your breastfeeding journey continues until baby is ready to wean, but you never know when it might end abruptly due to medical reasons and you will be glad you have the portraits.
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