Hiring a Professional Photographer For the Milestones (and everything in between) There are many moments that can be captured at home with the click of the iPhone – we are blessed in this age of technology! But then again, there are photos that should really be left to the professional. Many new moms wonder, ‘When are the times that I should invest in a photographer and how far ahead should I book them?’ • Maternity – 32-36 weeks • Newborn – 1-2 weeks old (use your due date) • Milestones – 4 months and 8 months • Baby’s First Birthday
so quickly. When looking for a professional newborn photographer, look for someone who fits your personal style and who will take extreme care of your delicate newborn. Additionally, the right newborn photographer will be able to provide the poses and props you want for these most memorable photos. Schedule this session as early into your pregnancy as possible (using your due date – a photographer will understand the timing and make adjustments). If you can get a newborn at 1 to 2 weeks – this age makes posing easier and disturbs the baby less.
Maternity: One of the most exciting times during pregnancy is to watch your growing belly. A professional will capture the special, cherished moments as you and/or your partner bond with your growing belly. Many professional photographers provide gorgeous maternity gowns as well as hair and makeup, to make the process easy and enjoyable. It’s important to look for a photographer who makes you feel comfortable and beautiful, so that you are able to focus on your beautiful bump! Our professionals recommend scheduling your session between 32-36 weeks of pregnancy. ‘At this point, you are looking very pregnant and your belly will truly shine. However, it is still early enough that you’re still able to move around comfortably.’
Milestones & Baby’s First Birthday: The 4 Month Milestone - At this point, your baby has learned to smile and laugh, is probably rolling and is becoming an expert at tummy time. This is a great age to have captured professionally. Having someone who understands the importance of each milestone and spends the time getting to know your baby and asking the right questions can make a world of difference when it comes to putting something beautiful and stunning on your wall.
Newborn: If there’s one session that we recommend you invest in, it’s the newborn session. Once that new baby is welcomed into the world, they change
8 Months Milestone - At 8 months, your little one is now crawling and sitting up! This is a fun milestone to have captured by a professional. A professional will capture the physical growth and the big personality changes. A great photographer will pay close attention to the shifting details and may ask you or your partner to step in to capture how your little one reacts to their entire universe (YOU!). Baby’s First Birthday - The way your baby has changed from a newborn in just one short year will blow your mind! The one year milestone is fun to capture as you’ve moved from those little milestones into this big personality. Scheduling milestones with a professional photogropher will assure that those milestones don’t slip by ...
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