5 Questions To Ask Your Newborn Photographer
A newborn photo session can be a great idea to welcome your little one into the family and to capture these unique moments for the years to come. However, this event can bring on quite a few nerves and worries when trying to think about all the aspects you should pay attention to for such a delicate type of photoshoot.
When booking a newborn photo session, it could become a real challenge to make sense of all the information you can find around you. I described below 5 questions to ask your newborn photographer to make getting ready a more fun and relaxing journey for you and your family.
Experience
One of the first questions you should ask your newborn photographer is about its experience. What’s your level of experience with newborns?; Can I see your photography portfolio? or What training do you have in posing newborns? - the responses to such questions could offer you a valuable piece of information about the journey of your photographer in this domain. An experienced newborn photographer will be more likely to keep your baby safe as well as capturing great images from your session.
Safety
Should we emphasize even more how fragile newborns could be? A newborn photo session usually takes place in the first two weeks of your baby's life, so it is normal to have lots of questions in your mind about safety. Ask your newborn photographer for details about the place where the photo session will take place: Is it a professional studio? Is it designed and well equipped for such an event? or just simply How often is the space cleaned?.
In order to make sure that everything will go as safe as possible, ask your newborn photographer what kind of accessories will be used at the photo session. Are you working with a verified vendor? or Are all the accessories babyproof? - These questions will help you open up a more detailed discussion about safety.
Logistics
What should I bring on the day?; Who is included in the session?; How is your pricing structured? - are just a few examples of the questions regarding logistic aspects that you should ask your newborn photographer to make sure both of you see clearly what to expect from the big day.
Process
A newborn photoshoot implies an entire process composed of several steps that you will take together with your photographer. From booking the date of the photo session until getting your final prints - don't be afraid to clarify each part of this journey. How long are your newborn sessions? ; I have a particular idea or theme – can you work on that? or When will I get to see the photos? - are questions that will guide you through each part.
"Just one more thing"
Finally, you should ask your newborn photographer anything that comes up in your mind regarding the photo session. Don't be afraid to make use of the phrase "just one more thing" as many times as you wish. This way you will make sure that you will trust your photographer and you will get stunning pictures to look back at.
Find out my answers to some of these questions in the FAQ section.
