What are Fresh 48 pictures and why are they important? To begin with, Fresh 48 photos are images of newborns taken within the first 48 hours after they are born. Why so soon? Because babies change rapidly in the first few days, and capturing their brand new essence is truly something special. Because of this, my Fresh 48 clients who do BOTH newborn sessions see a big difference in just a week or two between the captures. In the end, those differences tell the story of your baby’s growth, change, and adaptation to life outside the womb.
Which session is better for my baby?
As I mentioned, many families choose to have me create images during both phases of their newborn’s life. If you are only looking to do one session, choosing between Fresh 48 pictures and Newborn portraits might be challenging. There is no universal answer, but instead you can ask yourself which type of photos move you more.
What are Fresh 48 Pictures? Key Features
I offer Fresh 48s that use primarily natural light. Sessions take place inside a hospital room or other place of birth. Keep in mind that they do not include the styling that a portrait session does. Often for Fresh 48 sessions, a bulk of the images will be in black and white, and most are candid in nature, capturing the surroundings and interaction with Baby.
What are Newborn Portraits? Key Features
I offer newborn portraits in the studio with professional lighting. In contrast to Fresh 48s, styling, including props, wraps, headbands, baskets and boxes is all a typical part of the session. For these images, the baby is meticulously posed into swaddled and curled up positions. Images are always presented in color, with coordinating backdrops and fabrics to create a polished look.
There is no wrong answer – Fresh 48 pictures or Newborn portraits. Your baby is beautiful! As a result, you will have memories that last throughout there lifetime and beyond.
Be sure to visit my Lifestyle Newborn Gallery for inspiration and to see more Fresh 48 photos!
