Wondering when is the best time to schedule a newborn session? Here are some considerations (plus, why Alicia and Jordan chose to wait!)

I love working with families throughout many stages of life. I met Alicia and Jordan when I associate photographed their wedding and was lucky enough that they wanted me to photograph their filmy Vermont maternity session.

Alicia was trying to decide if she wanted to photograph together soon after their son was born, or wait until he was older. This begs the question…

When is the Best Time to Schedule a Newborn Session?

If you want a true newborn session, the best time to schedule a newborn session is three to five weeks after your baby is born.

I note your due date and ask you to reach out to me when you’re starting to feel ready to have someone come to your home to take photographs. The first few weeks are a beautiful doozie, so getting through two or three weeks of getting into a routine is really helpful. And, three to five weeks is still young enough for the newborn snuggles, scrunches, and details.

If you’re like Alicia and want to wait a bit until the smiles come out and your little one develops a bit more of a personality before photographing together, the “best” time is the time that feels right for you!

Here are some of my favorite images from my time with the Goodwin family. It was so much fun heading back to Oakledge—the same place we took their maternity photos—to see how much their family changed in just over a year.

Plan Your Own Vermont Newborn or Family Session

I call my family, maternity, and newborn sessions “Storytelling Sessions” because that is exactly what they are.

Together, we plan a session that encapsulates the season of life you want to document. I’ll ask specific questions to help you brainstorm the most important moments, memories, and feelings you want to remember. You’ll have a chance to tell me more about the kind of images you’re most drawn to and the things that inspire you, and share any images you’ve seen and loved. Then, we’ll work together to plan outfits and choose a location and time that best represents your family and the story you want to tell.

Interested in working together? Learn more about my Vermont family photography services here.

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