Newborn shoots are best done between the 5th and 10th day (I've personally had the best luck with days 5 and 6) and I know that seems early and as new parents... there's so much to deal with that first week or so but honestly, if you really want to capture that true 'newborn look', that's when to do it. It's during that time when newborns sleep soundly making it easier to reposition without waking them, their limbs are still in that curled position allowing for the 'newborn' poses and baby acne and colic, if they're going to appear, haven't yet!
This little guy came to me well past that 'newborn' stage. In fact he was in the month old range so I was unsure of what we'd get and he definitely gave us a run for our money but persistence pays off and we managed to get some cute shots.
(but note to all moms-to-be... please don't wait this long - newborns must be within those first 2 weeks for a newborn shoot)
Can't wait to watch this little guy grow. He's going to be a heartbreaker!
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Wonderful images Kelly! Especially with an older newborn!
ReplyDeleteI think you had your best luck on day 7, actually! :)
Looking at these, on Ben's 2nd birthday, is enough to make me miss the early days. So sweet!
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