When should newborn photos be taken?
One of the most common questions we get here at Sandra Coan Photography is this: What is the best age for newborn portraits?
Within the first 10 days is ideal
I recommend that you book your newborn session within the first ten days if you can!
The earlier the better!
Here’s why
First of all, your baby will never be that tiny again. And there is something very special about capturing the magic of those first days with your new baby.
Fresh newborns are also very sleepy! So bringing them in when they are brand new increases your chances of getting those precious, sleeping baby photos.
Baby acne! It’s totally normal, and it usually starts about two weeks after birth. So getting your baby in for photos early increases your chances of missing the baby breakout stage!
All that said, there is NO WRONG TIME to photograph your newborn
Listen, I’ve been a newborn photographer for 24 years at the time of this post. I’m also a mother myself. And the reality is, it’s not always possible to make that 10 day window!
I believe babies and perfect just as they are. That is why I do not pose the newborns I work with.
Having a newborn is wonderful. But it can also be really hard!
So know this. There is no WRONG time to photograph your baby.
Is a 3 week old baby still a newborn? Yes! And we can still get gorgeous photos?
Is it too late to bring a 4 or 5 week old baby in for photos? Not at all!!! 4 and 5 week old babies are precious!
Every age is the perfect age for photos! And I promise you, you will never regret having photos taken!