When to Book Your Newborn Photo Session: Tips for Parents

As a new parent, you may be wondering when is the best time to book your newborn photo session. The answer to that question may surprise you – it’s before your baby is even born! Keep reading for more tips on booking your newborn session!

Many newborn photographers book sessions several months in advance, so it’s important to start shopping for a photographer early on in your pregnancy. This will give you plenty of time to find the photographer that’s right for you, and to get on their calendar. Many photographers only take a limited number of newborn sessions each month. This assures that when the client’s little one arrives that they’ll be able to get them in. While many photographers do try to keep a few last-minute newborn session spots open, many times the only time slot available is outside of the typical time frame that photographers prefer to photograph newborns (I prefer to photograph newborns 7-21 days after they’re born). This is ideal because babies tend to be most sleepy, snuggly, and flexible in the first few weeks of life. Photographing newborns as close to their actual birth date as possible has other benefits too!

Another reason to book your newborn photos early is that many photographers offer special offers and perks for booking sessions before your due date! At Megan Escheman Photography, I like to offer a discounted maternity session fee when a newborn photo session is also booked.

If you’re not sure when your baby will arrive, don’t worry! Most photographers offer a “guarantee date” or a window of time in which they can photograph your newborn. Newborn sessions are typically booked by “Due Dates.” While we typically don’t know when your little one will make their grand entrance, reserving your spot on your photographer’s calendar ensures that they’ll get you in for your newborn photo session during the ideal time they like to photograph their newborn clients. Once your baby arrives you’ll notify your photographer and finalize your session date.

Another benefit to booking your newborn photo session early is that it allows you and your photographer ample amount of time to plan your session. You can discuss colors, props, and other details to create a session that’s unique and personal. You won’t always be able to do this if you wait until after your baby is born to look for a newborn photographer.

If you’re looking for the perfect Sacramento Newborn Photographer then reach out to Megan today! She can help you decide when to book your newborn photo session.

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