PSM Session Info - Newborn sessions are unique in that they take more time and it is REALLY important to be relaxed, happy and stress free when doing them. Babies can feel their mom's stress so anything you can to do help be relaxed will be beneficial. I will be as comfortable and relaxed as possible. This will also include my clothing ( I may be in jeans or I may be in sweat pants). Babies have a keen sense of those around them so I want to try to create a very relaxed situation for them during their pictures, which includes me. I will also be handling your baby. I know some mom's stress about others holding their new babies but for pictures I'd really love you to trust me and let me handle the posing, wrapping etc. You are welcome to be right by my side and if I need help I'll let you know. 

 

Tips and information for Great Newborn Sessions: Sessions can take 1 hour or 3 hours, it will all depend on the baby, but it is important for everyone involved to stay patient - the end result will be worth it! I prepare for each session differently, if you have a theme or colors you want to use please make sure to tell me before hand so I can help prepare some of the props and backdrops. Each session really is different and unique. I will do everything in my power to ensure that baby and the parents are confortable and we get the photos you want. Parents can help me by doing the following things:

1. Newborn sessions can't actually be scheduled months in advance because most of the time prediciting when you will be in labor is nearly impossible. When I schedule newborn sessions I add you to my calendar on your due date but please keep me updated as you progress and call or text me when you actually have your baby. If you are scheduling your birth (ie: C section) Please let me know, as that is easier to schedule sessions around. 

2. Newborn sessions should ideally take place between 4-10 days of birth and no longer than 2 weeks after if possible. 

3. Sessions can take place at my house or yours. My studio has much more options than I can bring with  me but you are welcome to schedule sessions at your house. Keep in mind there are travel costs outside of Cache Valley. Keep your house warm, it helps keep baby happy when they have little to no clothing on. If you have a space heater have it out and available for use. 

4. Props! I love using clients props and ideas because it makes the session fit your style and wants. I will bring props as well but please feel free to provide any you want. 

5. If you want pictures of mom/dad and baby or baby and sibling please make sure I know this before hand. 

6. Make sure baby has a full belly right before the session. Also make sure they have been burped. 

7. A mother's smell is so recognizable for the baby and is sometimes distracting to the baby that I may ask mom to leave the room for a period of time. This is not meant to hurt your feeligns, but to allow me to get the baby sleeping sweet dreams instead of being disctracted by thinking of where's mom. 

8. Be Patient. Most poses can cake a few minutes to set up and get baby comfortable/asleep. A baby can sense your anxiety so calm down and keep as mellow as possible. 

9. Feeding Breaks - most sessions will need a feeding break. Even if you just feed your baby, almost 100% of sessions need a feeding break. It's ok to ask me to take a break and give the baby a chance to just relax. Sometimes I'll offer it but if I don't and you feel you need it PLEASE say something to me :) Please remember to bring an extra bottle of milk. 

10. When posing the baby I'll keep mom or dad very close and often have you help hold baby or props. If you ever feel unconfortable about a pose please let me know. 

11. Majority of pictures will work best if the baby is asleep so anything you can do in advance to encourage sleeing during the session is recommented.