The best time to have a newborn photoshoot is typically from day 5-15 of your baby’s life.
This period is ideal for several reasons:
- Sleepiness: Newborns tend to sleep a lot during the first two weeks, making it easier to capture those peaceful, curled-up poses that many parents love in photos.
- Flexibility for Poses: Babies are still very flexible in their first two weeks, so it’s easier to position them into those classic, adorable poses, such as their little hands tucked under their chins or curled up in a fetal position.
- Less Disruption: Newborns during this period usually don’t yet have a strong startle reflex, which makes handling and posing them a bit easier.
- Skin Appearance: Newborns typically still have soft, smooth skin in the first few weeks, so you’ll avoid some of the baby acne or flaky skin that can develop as they get older.
What if you can’t have your baby photographed in this time frame?
If for any reason you miss this window, don’t worry! Newborn photoshoots can still be done at any age, but the posing options might be different. Older babies (around 3-6 months) can also be photographed, especially if you’re looking for images that capture more interaction, like smiles or the baby holding their head up. Having a newborn photoshoot at 3 months offers a lot of unique advantages compared to the traditional newborn session within the first two weeks. At this age, your baby is typically more interactive and alert, which can result in some beautiful, expressive images.
At 3 -6 months, babies are becoming more social and are beginning to smile and react to faces. You can capture those precious, wide-eyed moments or sweet baby grins, making the photos feel more engaging and lively.
Ultimately, the best time depends on what kind of photos you’re hoping to capture as to when you decide to have them done. You can also join our Baby Club to get exclusive access to deals and discounts for both Newborn, Milestone Sessions and beyond so you don’t need to choose.
