Pregnancy is a roller coaster in every sense of the word – you’re constantly flying back and forth emotionally between pure joy and the stress of preparing for your little one, you feel tossed from one doctor’s appointment to the next, and of course, there’s nausea. In the midst of all this, especially if you’re expecting your first baby, you know you want custom newborn portraits but you aren’t sure where to begin.

Allow me to lend a hand. As a  newborn photographer with decades of experience, I’ve got you. Follow this guide to hiring a newborn photographer who will make your baby’s first portraits truly special.

What to Look for in a Newborn Photographer

There are a few top criteria to look for as you’re working on hiring a newborn photographer. First, make sure you hire someone with extensive experience in newborn photography – it should be one of their top specialties. Photographing newborns is very different than, say, photographing weddings, so they need the specific skills for the job.

Second, choose someone with expertise and training in newborn safety so you know they’ll protect your baby during each pose and portrait. Third, find a photographer who has a healthy inventory of products to use, like sets, backgrounds, and baby wraps and accessories.

Fourth and finally, choose someone whose style matches yours. Photography is an art form so it varies greatly from one artist to the next, so browse newborn portrait galleries to see whose style you love most.

When to Book a Newborn Photographer

When should you be booking a newborn photographer? Your photo session should ideally take place in the first two weeks after your baby’s birth. It’s a good idea to choose and contact your photographer months before your due date if possible so you can get on our books. Once your bundle of joy is born, call us to finalize the session date. Contact our Hickory Studio here Contact Hickory, NC Portrait Studio Here

Booking Your Newborn Portraits

Once you’ve found the right fit with the four criteria above, the booking process is easy. Photographers want to make it as simple for parents-to-be as possible, so just reach out and we’ll guide you through everything you need to know. If you have a baby on the way in the Hickory, NC area, Contact Heidi Houser Photography today.