What If My Baby Doesn’t Sleep For Their Newborn Photos?

AWAKE BABY NEWBORN PHOTOS

How Will a Photographer Calm My Baby?

Sleeping Babies Are Ideal for Newborn Photos

A lot of parents have the same worry – I hear it all the time: what if my baby doesn’t sleep for their newborn photos? Babies can be tricky little clients! But don’t stress! That is why you’ve chosen me to be your photographer. A professional newborn specialized photographer knows all the tricks for helping an infant relax and fall asleep for baby photo shoots. Also, it’s definitely possible to get some awake photos, see below.

In my 14+ years as a photographer, I have never had to do a reshoot for a studio session. This is because the studio is set up in a way to optimize comfort and relaxation of a newborn. This warm environment, filled with soothing white noise, has never met a baby who did not fall asleep at all during our time together.

But What if Baby is Very Fussy During the Newborn Shoot?

Yes, some babies come in and are lulled to sleep in 5 minutes from some combination of warmth, sleep sounds, rocking, and eating. But others take a bit more effort on my part. Rest assured, that’s ok! Every baby is unique and my specialized skillset in newborn photography has helped me figure out what thousands of babies need in order to relax and create beautiful photos.

There are a few common reasons why babies get fussy, but I’ll help to identify those, and you can read more about how to help avoid triggers for baby fussiness, too. But if a baby is a bit fussy when they come into the studio, I really don’t let it bother me. All it means is a bit more time rocking and soothing, and eventually all babies fall asleep.

Can Babies be Photographed While Awake?

During their awake periods we can also still take photos, as long as they are relatively calm and in a safe position, awake newborn photos can be just as adorable as those sleeping photos, and add some variety to your gallery. So if baby doesn’t sleep right away for photos, it’s okay! We’ll take some photos while they are awake, and then try some more techniques for soothing, and take some more photos!

If you’re ready to book, or just want to learn more about what to expect, schedule a call with me and we will discuss the full experience!

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