Lots of people love the newborn stage. Rightly so, this time is so fleeting and passes in the blink of an eye. These are best done in the first 2-3 weeks and it is best to book these while still pregnant. We will organise it a couple of weeks after your due date or induction date if you are having one. There is obviously plenty of flexibility to change dates because well, not all babies come exactly when they are supposed to!
However often this just doesn’t work for a lot of people (myself included). If this is you don’t worry, I promise your baby is just going to get cuter and cuter and you will adore photos of them that are taken at any time!
There are a few milestones though that can present beautiful photo opportunities:
Once they start smiling, from 6 weeks(ish). Though fleeting this is always a gem to capture.
When they can lift their head comfortably for a few moments at a time while lying on their belly. From 4 months (ish).
Sitting independently, often a small cushion support will be needed. But this is one of my personal favourites. For added cuteness, wait for when they are first attempting to crawl. Anytime from 6months (with support) - 12months.
First Birthday Photoshoot: This can be as elaborate or as simple as you like. Some people love balloons, cake smash & decorations. Others love just marking the occasion surrounded by family and loved ones.
First wobbly steps: Again a super cute milestone to have captured. When this can happen varies widely from kid to kid. I would say anytime from 12 months though 18 -24 months is probably more realistic.
Wobblers & Toddlers photos are so much fun. Toddlers are bursting with personality and energy which is always a joy to capture. Expect chaos!
School age right up to teenage years. Let face it as they grow and lose their baby features and turn into ‘proper people’ in their own right its worth having photos of them. I love seeing clients come back and updating their family shots.