Questions for your newborn photographer | Melbourne Newborn Photographer

Frequently Asked Questions

1. At what age do you prefer to photograph newborn sessions?

Most professional newborn photographers know that babies are most ‘womb-like’ in the first 2 weeks of life. That means that the ideal time for a newborn session is generally when a baby is 5-12 days old.

The main reason that I like to photograph babies within the first 12 days is that newborns sleep a lot – typically up to 17 to 18 hours a day. Many of the poses I do require that baby be in a deep sleep. Older babies tend to be more awake and squirm around which makes posing difficult.
Having said that, every baby is different. You can get a 5 day old baby that is fussy and wide awake or a 18 day old baby that sleeps like an dream. It all just depends on the baby. Babies are never too old to be photographed, however the posing and expectations may change, but regardless of the age, you will receive gorgeous images from the session for you to cherish forever.

While I will photograph a baby at almost any age, I still recommend you book as soon as possible in order to make sure you have the option of those cute poses in props. We hate turning people away because they didn’t realise that newborn were photographed so early

2. How long have you been working as a newborn photographer?

Many people who have children feel like they would be well suited to work with newborns since they have had babies of their own. But newborn photographers will tell you that every newborn is different and you need a lot of patience to get beautiful photographs of babies that are unsettled. Having being in the business for 5 years now and having photographed over 400 newborns, we have acquired the skills to pacify a colicky and unsettled baby. Good newborn photographers are patient, kind, and gentle with your baby.

3. Do you provide props?

Scrolling through Instagram or Facebook, you can easily see how popular props have become. If this is the style of photography that you are after, make sure you ask your photographer whether they provide the props. Our bonnets and headbands in particular are very unique as we handmade them for our own business but also for newborn photographers all over the world.

4. Do you have a studio or do you travel to our house?

Professional newborn photographers may have a retail studio, a home studio, or they may travel to your home. Beautiful images can be created in any of those settings and one is not necessarily better than the others, however the style of photography may be different depending on where it takes place. Our set up and prop collection is immense and therefore we don’t travel to homes.

5. Do you have an assistant at the session?

Not all newborn photographers will have an assistant, some will ask a parent to help them during the session. We personally prefer to work together with Emma as the photographer and Toni as the assistant. As we are both very experienced, we know how to pose and spot baby in props to ensure beautiful photographs but also done safely.

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Melbourne Newborn Photographer | 5 Questions to Ask Your Newborn Photographer

5 Questions to Ask Your Newborn Photographer

With so many newborn photographers to choose from these days, it’s not easy to decide on who will capture your little bundle of joy! But, before you hire a photographer, make sure you ask these five questions to ensure that you’ll receive photos and an experience that you’ll treasure for years to come.

Newborn Photographer Question 1: What Experience Do You Have?

Every year there are more and more newborn photographers available to choose from but it is a job that requires years of practise, patience and expertise. An experienced newborn photographer will know about flattering lighting and posing, colour co-ordination along with the most important thing - keeping your baby safe!

Newborn Photographer Question 2: How Will You Keep My Baby Safe?

Newborns are fragile, and when you’re the first time mum, you want to know that your baby is safe throughout their session. It is essential that your newborn photographer has an assistant. Babies have a startle reflex and you just never know when they will flinch. This is why an experienced assistant is so important as they act as a spotter and second pair of eyes over your baby.

Newborn Photographer Question 3: How Much Time Will You Set Aside for the Session?

Photographing newborns is really unpredictable! Some babies just sleep throughout their session and others need a lot of time and feeding to calm them. This is why we only allow for one newborn session per day,: we don’t want to rush your session, we want you to feel relaxed as this will help your baby relax. However, on average the session will go for approximately 2-3 hours.

Newborn Photographer Question 4: May I See Some Examples of Your Work?

Most photographers have a certain style which should be clear on their website and social media. You should have a clear image in your head of what your photos will turn out like. Make sure you choose a photographer that is going to give you photos that you love!

Newborn Photographer Question 5: What Props Do You Have on Hand?

An experienced newborn photographer will most likely have a vast array of props and accessories to choose from. In our case, we make a lot of our own bonnets, headbands and wooden props as we love creating new and beautiful accessories for our sessions. There are some things that we can’t make ourselves and we source them from some amazing vendors in the USA and UK. We just love the look of their props and can’t help ourselves buying more for our newborn sessions :)

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When should I make a newborn booking? | Emma Pender Photography

When should I make a newborn booking?

We only take a certain amount of bookings per month so we recommend booking after your 12 weeks scan your to ensure availability.

When is the best time to photograph newborns?

For our style of photography we recommend doing the newborn session in the first 12 days after birth.

As we don't know exactly when your baby will arrive, the actual day of the session is decided once your baby arrives.

Time passes so quickly when you have a newborn and they will never be so small and sleepy again.

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