Capture that 'so new' look within the first 2 weeks

When a new baby joins the household it often seems like life revolves totally around the new wee person - and it usually does. To capture that 'brand new' look that infants have, you should schedule your newborn photo session within the baby's first two weeks of life.

To make things comfortable for baby, especially if some of the poses involve being partially or completely undressed for a period of time, make sure that the ambient room temperature where the photo shoot will take place is on the warm side. We adults may find it a tad too warm, but baby will appreciate the gesture.

It also helps if baby is content. It's a good idea to feed your baby shortly before the session so he or she isn't feeling hungry or uncomfortable. Of course, a last minute diaper change may help too.

Any props used, either by the parents or the photographer, should be safe for use around infants and preferably of a soft and comforting texture.

A few steps like this will help to make the photo session more comfortable for all concerned and the resulting photos will focus on a happy new baby.