NEWBORN PREPARATION GUIDE with JUNE PEARL PHOTOGRAPHY
Studio Address: 137 Summer Street – Milford, N.H. 03055 | Phone: 603.213.0330
Hello! Thank you so much for choosing me to document these special family moments in the first few weeks of your baby’s life. It is a deep passion of mine to work with these sweet babies and their families. Please, take a peek through this guide for easy to follow instructions to prepare for our session.
The studio will be about 80 degrees for our session. I come in comfortable clothing for this temperature. I recommend you do the same – light, breathable fabrics for your comfort, plus they photograph well. Expect to be with me at the studio 2-3 hours. Our session might run close to lunch, so please bring something to snack on. I will have water and soda available for you throughout the session as well. If you can, please bring a PACIFIER of your preference with you. I typically don’t need to use them during a session but I will be moving your little more than they normally use to and some babies have quite a high suck need and can be fussy when not sucking.
WHAT TO BRING
- Baby essentials (diaper bag, wipes, burp cloth)
- Snacks
- Change of clothes if needed
- Pacifier
- Baby boys: circumision care items
- Siblings: special food items/entertainment
PROPS: I provide all of my own props. As my stale shows, your beautiful baby is the main focus in my photos. I shoot in very organic colors, with minimal use of headbands, etc. If you would like to bring a special item, I simply ask you limit to 1-2 things and INFORM ME via email what item/s you will be bringing with you.
HOW TO PREPARE
For Baby: I recommend feeding baby right before you leave to come to the studio. Newborns tend to take a while to eat at each feeding, so take into account that time when you prepare to get ready to leave. Also try to keep baby awake for an hour or so before you leave. You can do this by undressing them down to a diaper (babies don’t like this usually and might fuss, but that will get them sleepy for our session.) You could also do a bath (sponge bath if cord is still attached.) Doing these things can help make for a baby that is nice and drowsy to ensure we get those sweet sleepy baby shots.
Siblings: I recommend a neutral palette for clothing (creams, grey, soft pastel colors.) For girls, typically a dress or leggings/tank top look great avoid tops with logs. For boys, typically a white t-shirt and jeans or jeans and no shirt look great. Outfits should be casual and not too dressy. I always start with family/siblings shots to ensure that I get big brother/sister at their max happiness. Once their portion of the session is over, I recommend that you bring some fun things for entertainment. What has worked for many of my clients some families would bringing an extra family member with them and they can take home sibling/s after their portion is over or one of the parents (dad) can run errands or visiting local library with sibling/s. Library is just a minute away from my studio and has many fun things to offer (play area w/toys, computer area and stations where your child can do art work) – whatever works best for your family!
Parents: I highly encourage you to be part of the session. Family photographs are a big part of my sessions. I recommend a neutral color palette (creams, grey, whites, etc.) Tank tops for moms photograph great as well. I will be sending some session clothing inspiration along with this prep guide. You can pick and choose out of your current closet at home. Much of the family photos will be connecting with your baby and not looking directly at the camera. Moms, I know that after having a baby you may not feel your prettiest. I promise, you will absolutely treasure being in the photos with your new baby. I recommend delicate make-up and either no nail polish, or a subtle/natural tone color.
PLEASE, BRING BABY DRESSED IN ZIPPED FOOTED PAJAMAS ~ so I can easily undress baby, hopefully without waking baby up and start the session.