Still, I recognize that inviting a photographer into your home can be a bit intimidating, and so I’m sharing a few tips today to dropkick the overwhelm and dial up the ease when it comes to capturing memorable moments at home.

Cleaning for your Lifestyle Newborn Photo Session

My camera won’t worry about the dust on your baseboards, so neither should you!

Many clients share with me their anxiety about cleaning every square inch of their home before I arrive on the day of their lifestyle newborn photo session. As a mama of four children myself, I’ve truly seen it all, so there’s no need to worry about inviting me to capture your family within the walls of a lived-in home, especially in this season of life!

I always recommend that clients conduct a quick tidy-up of the nursery (if you have one) as well as the spaces (like the primary bedroom or a living/family room) that have the best natural light in the home. Stow away those diaper boxes from your baby shower, relocate the laundry to another room, and plan your time before the session intentionally so that you can be present and truly connect with your partner or your little one during the photography session.

Connections & Interactions in your Newborn Photos

My job is to capture natural connections and interactions, and there’s no better place for your family to feel at ease and comfortable than at home!

In our pre-session consultation call, I’ve fielded many questions from nervous parents about how I can help their older children to feel comfortable or to share genuine smiles during a lifestyle newborn photography session. One of my best tricks? Capturing children in the space in which they’re most apt to act like themselves: their home!

Whether we bake cookies together in your beautiful kitchen or we capture snuggles and jumps on the bed in the primary bedroom, it’s my job to capture your family’s natural connections, and this job is much, much easier when I’m simply documenting the love that is present inside your home.

Tips & Tricks for At Home Sessions

My camera bag and my trunk are full of tools and tricks to help your family – and your home – shine!

I wouldn’t liken myself to Mary Poppins on an average day, but when I’m headed to a family’s home for a lifestyle newborn photography session, I do tend to bring along a variety of items to elevate the look and feel of your photos! From Moses baskets and swaddles for baby to textured throws and a neutral bedspread for the primary bedroom, I’m not afraid to bring in new elements (or to move or remove existing items, like that bright orange artwork your toddler made for you!) to help your home shine in photos.

It’s no secret that lighting is important to a photographer when capturing images, so while I look carefully for the best sources of natural light inside your home, I always bring along artificial lighting equipment to ensure high-quality photographs in the spaces that mean the most to you and your family. After all, my goal is to capture beautiful moments with Mama IN the frame and help you print these images to hang on your walls and to share with those you love.

It’s my joy to capture your motherhood moments! I can’t wait to see you shine at your in-home photography session, and I know that you and your children will treasure these memories for years to come. If you are looking for an Austin Newborn Photographer for your lifestyle newborn photo session I would love to connect and chat more. Head over to my Contact page or click the button below!

How to Prepare for a Lifestyle Newborn Photo Session in Your Home

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When Should You Book a Lifestyle Newborn Session?

The best time to book an in-home newborn session is when your baby is anywhere from one to eight weeks old. If you’ve thought about booking a newborn session, but you feel like you’ve missed an important window of opportunity, have no fear! A lifestyle newborn session just might be the right fit for you and your sweet babe.

The Moeller’s baby girl was six weeks old during her newborn session. I loved seeing her awake and more alert! It’s amazing to see how fast they start soaking everything in.

A Stress-Free Approach to Newborn Photography

As a newborn photographer, it’s my mission to ensure that both your baby and family are as comfortable and prepared for your session as possible. Opting for an in-home session takes all the pressure out of rushing out the door to arrive on time for your pictures. Your baby is also more relaxed for their photos when they’re used to all of the sights, sounds and smells in your own home.

As an extra step to help mama prepare, clients can opt to use my client closet to find pieces to wear during their session. This glowing mama chose a dress from my client closet that flattered her beautifully. She didn’t have to worry about leaving the house to shop. She didn’t have to buy something new to only wear once for her session. My client closet is a tool I highly encourage you to take full advantage of!

An Elegant Nursery for a Baby Girl

In-home sessions also allow you to capture all of the precious details of this stage of life. You spent so much time designing and putting a nursery together for your little babe. During an in-home newborn session, we’ll photograph your beautiful nursery and all of its adorable details. We’ll capture you and your baby in the space you share together every single day.

The Moeller’s nursery for their baby girl was so elegant! It was pink, romantic and everything fit for a little princess. The wallpaper they picked out was pure perfection! Marley, their sweet pup and protective older sibling was the cutest addition to their newborn session and a natural in front of the camera.

A Lifestyle Newborn Session in San Antonio

I had so much fun with this family capturing their newborn session in San Antonio, TX! They are glowing with pride for their new baby girl. She is absolutely beautiful! I’m so grateful to have been invited into this special season of their life. I can’t encourage families enough to take the plunge and opt for a lifestyle session. This stage of life happens so quickly, and you don’t want to miss a moment of it!

Want to book a lifestyle newborn session with me? Contact me here to get started!

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