Before looking at when to book your shoot, it might be helpful to explain when the best time to take newborn photographs is.

I specialise in posed & lifestyle newborn photography, and for the posed style of photography the ideal window for the shoot is when your baby is aged between 5 and 14 days old. If you wanting to do the lifestyle (unposed) then i can suggest within the first month before the get too big.

There are two reasons for this; first because babies are typically very sleepy during the first two weeks after their birth.

And secondly because during the first two weeks most babies enjoy being in the ‘curly’ fetal position that they were in in the womb.

These two things make the sleepy, curly newborn poses comfortable for your baby and mean they’re likely to be settled and relaxed throughout the shoot.

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The Best time to book your Newborn session is while you are still pregnant?

The to-do list when you are expecting a baby is a mile long. Find your birth team, decorate a nursery, research strollers, learn how to buckle in that carseat… I know your mind is constantly running through all the things you need to get done before your due date arrives. Surely finding your baby’s first photographer can wait until later, so is it really that important to do that now?

If those photos are important to you, then the answer is a resounding YES! I’ve pulled together 5 reasons why reaching out early is important to make sure sure you get the portraits of your newborn that you have been dreaming of.

You want to land a spot with first choice photographer. My studio only takes 10 to 12 newborn sessions a month and after building a reputation for being an experienced and popular newborn photographer in Cape Town, my schedule fills quickly. By booking now, you know you will get to have your newborn session in the ideal time frame (5-14 days old) and not have to settle with your second or third choice photographer because I don’t have space left in my schedule.
Time moves faster once your baby arrives. I know first hand that those last months of pregnancy feel like they drag on forever, but I promise that is not the case once you have a newborn. If you wait until your baby is here, life becomes so busy that it is easy to feel like you blinked and 3 months are gone and you will have missed out on documenting that sweet newborn stage. By booking in advance, you ensure the plan is already in place to make the photos happen on time.
It keeps the stress off. The last thing you need to do when you should be napping is frantically searching the internet for a newborn photographer who still has an opening. Enjoy those early days knowing you already have it covered.
There are no surprises. By booking your session early, we will have plenty of time to plan the details so you feel confident that you will be getting exactly what you want from your session. You’ll have all your questions answered and will know exactly what to expect and how to prepare for the best results.
It gives you time to plan financially. Babies are expensive! Between hospital costs and all the things that tiny human needs, tossing in the last minute expense of a newborn session might not be an option for your family, or you might be forced to settle for a photographer you aren’t in love with but is within the budget you can pull together. If you select your photographer early, you have months to save for the photographer you really want for your baby and besides i offer payment plans so that makes it even easier to pay for your session in advance!

As an extra bonus, here’s one more reason booking early has major perks.

You can consider a maternity session too. I offer the COMBO package which is a great option if you want both.
Finding a photographer you love might spark the desire to have maternity portraits done, even if you hadn’t considered it previously. Booking early means you still have time to schedule a maternity session that will be a beautiful reminder of the joy and anticipation of this season.

So when is the right time to book?

We recommend getting in touch by your 3rd trimester to ensure availability, but we have plenty of clients who reach out even earlier. Contact us to set up your consultation and learn about the luxury experience we offer for you and your little one. It’ll feel so good to check this one off your to-do list!

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