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XP from photography - newborn pics

pawcallpawcall member
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XP from the photography board...

I am trying to determine the best timeframe to have newborn pictures done.  First week of life?  First two weeks?  

Also - would love suggestions on your favorite newborn photo props (my LO is a boy, if that makes a difference).  I have an excellent photographer but he's just starting out and doesn't have any of the props, so I'm helping to choose them.

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  • fotobirdfotobird

    My LO is pretty stinkin' cute (mother's opinion, I know) and he's a week old. I've heard that some babies are still a little swollen from delivery though. But I would say a week is probably good :)

    As for props... I love those photos of babies is silly, irresistibly cute hats, haha.

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  • TexasLadyBugTexasLadyBug

    From what I have read and my own personally experience within the first two weeks is best, since they sleep more and you can get the cute curled up photos etc....

    As for props go to Etsy website and type in infant photo props and you can get a ton of idea there.  

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  • audrey10607audrey10607

    I did my own newborn pictures. I did them around week 2...simply because as a new mom it's hard to get your act together that first week..and baby is bit cuter :)

    For my props I used a blanket, a basket and a stretchy wrap thingie that looks like baby is in a womb..you can get one on Etsy.com. 

    Natural light (I think) looks best. 

    Keep the place cozy and warm. 

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  • Hamende2BHamende2B

    We did ours week 1 (as advised by our photog) and it turned out great!

     

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  • sandy02sandy02 member
    Im a photographer and am portfolio building to specialize in newborns.  The best time to do the pictures is in the first 10 days.  Usually between day 5 and 10 is pretty dang good.  After two weeks they start to wake up more, are more alert and start to get baby acne generally.  As for props I like to keep it simple, blankets for backgrounds and hats mainly.  Sometimes baskets and swaddles.  Etsy has some REALLY cute stuff!
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  • pawcallpawcall member
    thanks everyone - and thanks for sharing your flippin' adorable newborn pics!
    ~Mom to an amazing Jan 2011 boy~
    ~EDD Nov 18, 2017 with my IUI success story~

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