Maternity and Newborn Photography

The Newborn Session of Baby Sadie

I captured my beautiful friend of 20+ years Shari when she expecting her third baby. She was a goddess modelling some of the beautiful new maternity gowns I have available in the studio. I love the boho vibe and this gorgeous dress suits every mama!

This shimmery pink gown is a new one too and was stunning on Shari!

Not long after her maternity shoot, the most precious baby girl entered the world! Sadie what a darling little girl you are and so loved by her big brother and sister. Here is a little sneak preview of her newborn shoot.

Perfect age for newborn photos

How old should my baby be for newborn photos? It's a question I get asked a lot and the answer all depends on the type of images you want to receive. I photograph babies of all ages and adapt to suit the baby and their needs during the session.

If you want your baby to be asleep then bringing them into your photographer's studio before they reach 3 weeks of age will give you the highest chance of capturing those very sleepy posed images. However, this doesn't mean that every baby will sleep through their session. Getting a baby to sleep and staying asleep can have a number of contributing factors.

I send my clients a welcome pack when they book in which includes tips on how prepare themselves and baby before they arrive so we have the best chance of baby being tired and ready for a sleep. I also have special techniques I have developed over the past 8 years of settling and wrapping babies so they are consistently warm and comfortable throughout their session. A babies safety is always my top priority so I always pose the baby in natural, comfortable positions keeping an eye on their temperature. A baby should never get too hot or cold or be put in compromising positions which could restrict their airflow. It's important when booking your newborn session to choose an experienced photographer.

If you want your baby to be awake and looking at the camera I recommend 3 months and older. Sometimes I am able to capture beautiful awake photos of a newborn baby but it's very dependant on the situation at the time and how settled the baby is.

Baby younger than 4 weeks

So the answer for how old should your baby be for newborn photos is your baby can be any age as long as you have spoken with your photographer and know what to expect from your session.

Baby older than 4 weeks

If you are interested in a Newborn Photography Session and would like to know me send me a message and we can chat about your next photoshoot.

Shooting Outdoors - Brisbane Family Photographer

Being a Brisbane family photographer I'm always scoping out new locations. To pick a new spot takes careful planning, I need to visit during sunset to see how the light falls through the trees. How accessible the area will be for clients and how busy it is on weekends as I predominately shoot my family sessions on a weekend. I also need to know that the position of the sun all year long is going to be suitable as the sunsets in different positions depending on the season.

In the hour leading up to the sunset its dramatically changing the lighting and mood as it descends. So the same location can look vastly different depending on the time of day. Clients outfits can also influence an image to look dark and moody or light and airy.

So when you book a family photography session with me you can rest assured that I have the best locations available that I know will suit perfectly any time of year. I also provide you with a welcome pack that includes styling tips for the whole family, how to prepare before you leave home and what to expect at your session.

Check out this Blog on What to wear for your Family Portrait session