Congratulations on the newest addition to your sweet family!

These first few days & weeks are just so magical and it is such an honor to capture your little one during this special time. Here are some tips & tricks I’ve found to be super helpful in preparing for your newborn session so it can be as fun, stress-free, and enjoyable as possible. 

My studio address is: 

5315 Abington Creek Ln, Sugar Land, TX 77479

Gate Code #5315

The studio door is located in between the two garage doors. 

On the Day of the Session:

• Stimulate & keep the baby awake for an hour or so before the session. This helps make baby extra sleepy for the session & when baby can get in a deeper sleep, it makes posing & going from one set to another easier. A warm bath is a great way to do this as well as talking & interacting with baby while keeping he or she in just their diaper.

• Feed baby right before the session. A full belly makes for a happy, sleepy baby. Feel free to feed the baby right before you head to the studio, usually, a long car ride will put the baby to sleep. Also, feeding baby as much as possible in the 12 hours leading up to the session will allow for baby to sleep as deeply and as long as possible.

• If possible, I recommend that siblings and dad arrive after mom and baby (1 hour into our session). I spend the first hour with the baby and do family & siblings in the last 30-45 minutes. Sessions can last anywhere from 1.5-2 hours which can be a long time for siblings to wait around. Have Dad drive separate or Grandma meet us at the studio with siblings. If not possible, no worries! I have wifi and snacks to keep everyone entertained. 

• Please bring a pacifier. Even if the baby doesn’t seem to take to it. Sucking is a soothing mechanism & can really help with settling baby once I have them in place for photos, even if I have to hold the pacifier for a bit to help.

• There is no need to bring anything for baby or mom to wear. I provide all the wraps, headbands, hats, clothes & props. Unless there is something special you want to bring for your newborn’s photos, don’t worry about outfits. If there is something special you want to bring, be sure to let me know so I can work a set around it.

• When the baby needs a break, we’ll take a break. Don’t stress if the baby gets fussy. If the baby needs to stop to eat or have their diaper changed, we most definitely will. Most babies need to eat at least once during their session. It’s hard work looking that cute.

What to Wear

• Go simple for the family’s wardrobe. When planning your outfits for the family & sibling shots, stick with soft, neutral colors like greys, cream, or pastels as the dominant colors. This keeps the focus on the baby and the family connection.

• Avoid neon colors. Vibrant, neon colors create a color cast onto skin changing the color and tint of your skin.

• For siblings, I recommend a classic, timeless outfit. Steer clear of logos and shirts with writing. Those can be distracting in photos as the eye immediately goes to the words or pictures on the shirt instead of the sweet sibling moment. Also, ask me about my studio wardrobe! I have lots of outfits to choose from for kids 1-7 years old.

• I am more than happy to help! If you have any questions or want some inspiration for wardrobe or other help, please shoot me a text. 

• Sit back & enjoy the session. Not to sound super cheesy, but it’s true — this time is so fleeting, take it in! I want you to have fun watching your new little one’s first photo session. It’s going to be fantastic! I can’t wait!