Birth and the arrival of a new member to any family is always something special. Those first few weeks are a blur of feeding, snuggling and sleepless nights. Why do so many Edmonton families opt to preserve these precious moments with a professional Newborn Photoshoot session. But just when is the optimal time to have one scheduled?
That’s why we get asked this question a lot by our clients at Dinithi Fernando Photography, who specialise in newborn, maternity and milestone photography around Edmonton—and why were here to help steer you in the right direction.
The Best Time for This: 5-14 Days After Your Baby is Born
The sweet spot for Newborn Photoshoot sessions is somewhere between days 5-14. During this time frame, babies tend to be more tired and sleepy/milk-drunk and curled up which will make them easier to pose. Their little features are still new and they will be more likely to stay peaceful, calm and sleepy throughout the session.
This early stage is ideal for those dreamy, posed photos you see in our newborn photography gallery – with snuggly wraps and soft lighting that brings out their perfect little features.
Why Early Is Best
Sleepy Poses: When your subjects are newborns in their first two weeks of life, they will often sleep for extended periods. This makes them easier to wear and present in safe, comfortable poses.
Flexibility: Babies are more flexible and tend to curl into fetal-like poses during this time period, meaning it’ll be easier to get those traditional newborn “poses”.
Less Stress of Disruption: After 2 weeks, babies are often more awake and can have baby acne or colic that affect the success of the photos.
Can You Schedule Later?
Absolutely. Although ideally submitting within the 5–14 days period, we realize that life can be crazy. If you find that this window has already elapsed, fear not. So we’ve photographed several beautiful Newborn Photoshoot sessions as old as 6 weeks. There could be a more casual approach, with an emphasis on lifestyle-style portraits as opposed to posed images.
The trick is to make reservations as early — ideally even before your baby arrives. We suggest that you book your Newborn Photoshoot session after your baby has arrived. But while you are still one or two months away from delivery (if possible!). After your baby is born we’d then confirm the exact session date.
Preparing for Stress-Free Meal Planning
As one of Edmonton’s leading newborn photographers, Dinithi Fernando offers everything needed for an enjoyable and comfortable photography experience:
Props, warps and back drops Fully equipped home based studio.
A quiet, baby led atmosphere where the safety & well-being of your new born is our NUMBER 1 PRIORITY.
Parent and sibling shots during the session to generate fantastic family memories.
Book Your Newborn Session Today
Don’t let this time pass you by – capture your baby’s first days with timeless, beautiful photographs that you will cherish for a lifetime. So whether you’re newly expecting or have welcomed your baby already, get in touch with Dinithi Fernando Photography for booking your newborn photography Edmonton session.