When should I book my newborn session and what should I expect? This is a fantastic question and an important one too!
It is best to book your newborn session as early as possible. I am only able to allocate a finite number of sessions each month so the sooner you book, the better to guarantee you get the date you are looking for. I recommend reserving your newborn session at least 4 months in advance of your due date! Most newborn and family photographers in your area will book up several months in advance, trust me!
Here’s how the process works with me here at Sara Barclay Photography. It may not be the same everywhere, but the general idea is basically the same:
STEP ONE: Fill out our contact form and select "Newborn Session" on the "Services You're Interested In" dropdown. In the message field, please include your due date month.
STEP TWO: I will send you a booking link. This link will also have a detailed questionnaire. This helps me to prepare for your session between color schemes, any specific “theme” you’d like incorporated, if we will be doing “babe only” or the whole family and a few other details to prep for your session.
Reminder: Booking your due date is not your firm appointment as the babe can make his or her appearance at any time. We book your actual shoot date once the baby has arrived.
STEP THREE: RELAX & ENJOY the rest of your pregnancy! After you book your due date, I will send you some reading material! This consists of a prep guide to ensure you are ready for our session day in order to make things run as seamlessly as possible.
STEP FOUR: BABY HAS ARRIVED! Yay, CONGRATS! Send me a message to let me know and we will book a firm date on the schedule usually between 7-21 days old, Monday - Friday at 10 AM at my private in-home studio.
That’s it! You are all set to document the most special time in your life, and I can promise you it is such a priceless investment! You will never regret capturing these precious fleeting moments and I look forward to working with you. Happy booking!