Session Information

BRISBANE NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER

FAQ’s

When is it best time to do the photo session?

It is best to book your baby’s session in for when they are 5-10 days old but sleepy newborn poses can be achieved with babies up to 4 weeks.

How early should I book in?

Make sure to book at least a couple of months in advance. Booking earlier is a great idea if you would like to pay off your session in instalments.

What if my baby is born late or early? Will you still be able to fit me in then?

Keep in touch with me about your baby’s arrival. If they are earlier or later than EDD I will book you in on another day. I only book limited newborn sessions and on certain days to ensure I have some flexibility for this reason.

Do you include family and sibling photos?

Yes, sibling and family photos are included in the newborn session however if you would like to have the family/sibling photos as a separate session it can be arranged for a fee.

What are digital backdrops?

Digital backdrops are used to create a composite image in photoshop. This is where the baby and the background are photographed seperately to create one image. This is usually done for a few reasons.

1.For the safety of baby. Some setups would be unsafe to attempt without doing a composite in photoshop. The most important thing during your newborn session is to make sure your baby’s saftey is never compromised. The hanging baskets are an example of composite images.

2. For the comfort of baby. Minimising the number of times a baby needs to be repositioned/moved will keep them more comfortable.

3. To make the most of the time we have. Changing setups and moving props around can be time consuming so I use digital backdrops to ultimately be able to give your more variety and a larger gallery of images.

What to do before your session:

Give your baby a full feed before the session to get them nice and sleepy before the session.
Have your baby ready in just a nappy and wrapped or in a soft neautral outfit you might like to use for the session and family photos.
Have a change of clothes ready for all adults as accidents can/do happen.
Don’t set your mind on particular poses, every baby is different and some babies don’t like certain positions so it’s best not to have your heart set on any particular pose.
Please make sure to let me know if either your baby or anyone in the family is unwell so we can reschedule. I ask families to be mindful that I may photograph another baby in the same week and therefore need to be aware of any illness that is affecting anyone involved in the session.

What to wear

Wear cool/light clothes as the room may be warm for the comfort of baby. White will always be classic and simple.
For family photos pick either light or dark colours and make sure they are clothes you feel comfortable in. I can also provide multiway and comfotable maternity dresses are also available for mum if needed (please let me know if this is the case).
Outfits are provided for baby but you can certainly use your own for a more personal touch.

After your session

We will organise a video call to select your images for editing within 48hrs of your session.
You may choose from my packages or create your own package.
Once you have chosen your images and prints your photos will be edited and your gallery will be available to download upon full payment.

How to book

Once you confirm you would like to make a booking you will be sent an invoice and contract. Your session is not secured until your contract is signed and booking fee paid.
A date is set for a newborn session for approx. 1 week after baby is due but can be moved around if your baby arrives early or later than expected. For this reason I can only take a limited number of bookings each week.

Cancellations/ Rescheduling

Where weather, illness or due date is the cause of rescheduling, a new date will be negotiated. For all other reasons a rescheduling/cancellation fee of $100 will be incurred for each session rescheduled/cancelled.

Other:

Qaulifications: Diploma in Photography.
Current First Aid and CPR.
Up to date with vaccinations such as whooping cough, the flu shot and COVID vaccines.
Sessions in your home, my home studio or at an agreed outdoor location.

BRISBANE BABY AND CHILDREN’S PHOTOGRAPHER

Baby sessions are generally for babies older than 6 weeks of age.

FAQ’s

What ages do you photograph?

I photograph babies at any age but I recommend sitting sessions around the time your baby can sit on their own (6-9 months of age).

Around this age your baby may be able to sit on their own for short periods of time. It’s a great time to capture their cheeky personalities and gorgeous smiles.

Do you provide outfits for the session?

Yes, I have a range of outfits for your baby to use. If you would like to purchase anything particular to keep, you can do so from various vendors.

Here are a few of my favourites:

Honey Dew Drops (Australian)

Lovely Baby Photo Props (international supplier)

Princess and the Pea props (Australian supplier)

Poppy’s Props (Australian)

Session preparation

It’s best to try and book your session around your baby’s sleep times. If your baby is tired during their session it will make it very difficult to get them to engage in the session and enjoy themselves.
If you are having an indoor session at home just give baby a bath beforehand and dress them in somoething white or neutral. I can bring a backdrop and a few small props depending on our consultation.
For outdoor sessions make sure they have had rest and a snack beforehand.
Bring spare clothes.
Bring/have ready a few of your child’s favourite items. E.g. favourite book or teddy.
If the session is in your home I will ask that you tidy any areas where we will be taking photos if you don’t want clutter in the background.
Please make sure to let me know if either your baby or anyone in the family is unwell prior to the session. If needed we can reschedule to a more suitable date.
Baby sessions are usually around 30-45 minutes in duration.