When is the best time to reserve your newborn session? As a full-service newborn photographer in Virginia Beach, I get asked often when is the ideal time to book your photographer for newborn photos, and I have some advice to share!
Here are the top 5 reasons to reserve your newborn session early (plus a bonus tip)
1. Perfect Timing for your newborn photos
Newborn sessions are ideally scheduled within the first few weeks. The first 3 weeks are when baby is still tiny, new, & sleepy. Reserving your due date early ensures you will have a spot on your photographer’s calendar during the ideal time for photos! Personally, I like to schedule newborn photos between 7-14 days after birth so baby is super relaxed and everyone is still in the newborn bubble without any travel or appointments.
2. Relaxed & Minimal Stress in Planning
Reserving in advance gives us time to plan each detail for your custom photo experience! So you get photos and the artwork to cherish these early days with your baby, with less stress.
So, by focusing on how you want to enjoy your images at the end, such as by framing your complete family portrait as a statement piece, or building a story wall throughout your baby’s first year, or preserving every tiny detail in an heirloom album – it all starts at the beginning, to get the end results perfect.
Because planning your outfits is usually the most stressful part of planning for photos, we start by coordinating those details. This in turn will ensure your session is relaxed and Mom feels as beautiful as well as is comfortable & confident.
3. Guaranteed Availability for your newborn session
Many of the best newborn photographers have limited availability (including yours truly!) This is especially true since many families are returning for each of their babies (which is a great way to maintain consistency with each baby’s portraits.)
We reserve your session with your tentative due date to guarantee your spot on our calendar. Offering a limited number of sessions each month ensures I can give each family the most care, attention to detail and timeliness.
4. Flexibility for the Unexpected
Your baby will arrive whenever they want and that’s ok! Reserving your newborn session & baby’s due date early ensures your spot on the calendar is held, even if baby doesn’t arrive exactly on their due date.
5. Peace of Mind
As a Mother myself, I know that is a lot to prepare & plan for baby’s arrival! When you schedule your newborn session early, you can check this one (very) important thing off your to-do list. This will allow you to soak in these last moments with your first children before baby arrives, or the last few weeks as hubby & wife before you officially become “Mom & Dad.”
BONUS TIP – hire a full-service newborn photographer to save you time & energy!
What is a FULL-SERVICE photographer?
As a newborn & family photographer in Virginia Beach, our signature session experience for newborns & families is a unique, personalized Full-Service Experience that busy Moms just like you love.
Each Signature Session with Chelsey Kraus includes:
- Access to the extensive Client Wardrobe. Flattering, high-end dresses for every Mom, meant to flatter in each stage of motherhood. Personalized styling for the rest of the family is included with a virtual pre-session planning & styling call to plan for your dream photos!
- Hair & Makeup. We provide professional hair and makeup stylist for each session. Professional hair & makeup will help you feel beautiful & confident for photos, without having to figure out how to do that between feeding your new baby, and getting everyone ready for the session.
- A relaxed, effortless session with photos that feel like YOU. Your session will be relaxed, cozy & your photos will be timeless & capture YOUR family in an authentic, true-to-you way.
- In-person gallery reveal & artwork design appointment. Most importantly, I don’t just drop a digital gallery on you after our session and wish you luck. We’ll meet in person to view your portraits during our gallery reveal & artwork design appointment. During this time, you’ll see samples of artwork after viewing your portraits, and you will decide how you’d like to enjoy your favorite photos! Custom artwork including statement frames, gallery walls & heirloom albums, as well as gifts and more.
Art for the future: preserving moments from your newborn session
Your pictures aren’t meant to be scrolled past and forgotten. They’re for touching, holding and passing down.
Firstly, I’ve carefully chosen heirloom-quality pieces that are American-made using archival quality materials. Secondly, I will guide you through the entire process of designing artwork with your favorite session images. As my client, I will take care of organizing all the little details that make up the big picture so you don’t have to worry or add more to your plate. Seeing your favorite moments come to life – that is what brings me joy as your Virginia Beach family photographer! You can learn more about our custom artwork offerings here.
The Long Story Short : when to book your newborn photos
So, when does your Virginia Beach newborn photographer suggest you reserve your newborn photos? In conclusion, most families will book in the early 2nd trimester to ensure I will have room on my calendar to photograph their growing family & sweet newborn baby! Above all, reach out to book your newborn photographer as soon as you are comfortable in sharing your news.
Your newborn will only be this small once. Booking in advance will ensure you have beautiful memories of your little one for years to come!
About Chelsey Kraus Photography
Chelsey Kraus Photography is a Virginia Beach newborn & family photographer who specializes in turning family photos into lasting memories, pampering busy Moms with a relaxed & effortless portrait experience & custom artwork. From your initial inquiry to the installation of your artwork in your home, I’ll guide you through it all to ensure you get timeless, authentic & joyful images of you and those you cherish most, AND get to enjoy them daily within the walls of your home. Because your memories deserve to be held & enjoyed, not just swiped through on your phone.
Contact us now to reserve your newborn session!
Let’s get your due date on my calendar for the month you’re expecting!
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