newborn photography pottstown

One of the wonderful things about natural newborn photography is that the age of the baby is very flexible because your baby doesn't need to be asleep to create beautiful memories. I limit the number of newborn photoshoots I reserve each month so that we have scheduling flexibility based on when your baby arrives and what works best for your family. Here's a quick overview of the age options when it comes to scheduling your newborn photos:

• 1-2 weeks old - If it's important to you to capture her when she's the tiniest she'll ever be, then this is the perfect time to schedule your newborn photos. You typically get more pictures of the baby sleeping in those first two weeks after birth, so we’ll want to schedule your newborn photoshoot soon after the baby is born if you’re hoping to capture your baby in that tiniest sleepy newborn stage.
• 3-4 weeks old - If you have your heart set on a mix of sleepy and bright-eyed, expressive newborn pictures, I recommend scheduling your newborn photos for around 3-4 weeks old. Most posed newborn photographers will tell you this is too old for newborn photos, but that's only because they need the baby to be in a deep sleep to pose them. Many of the families I work with take me up on this recommendation and absolutely love all the variety and sweet expressions we capture at this age.
• 5-8 weeks old - Some of the babies you see in my newborn portfolio are even 5-8 weeks old, and they are some of my favorite photos I've taken! This is right around the time when babies start smiling and interacting with their parents, and I guarantee your heart will melt when you see your baby smiling at you in your pictures. Whether it's the unpredictability of pandemic life, extra time spent in the hospital after birth, or families who reach out to schedule their newborn photos after the baby is born, there are so many reasons why doing your newborn photoshoot a little later might be the perfect timing for your family.