Newborn Photography myths and misconceptions
Your home is the perfect setting for your in home newborn photography session
Over the years I have met many families that initially believe their house is not fit for a newborn photography session, some say it’s too small. Too messy or too dark. Through this blog I hope to put your mind at easy and show you that any home is a good home for your lifestyle newborn photography session.
Misconception number 1: My home needs to be spotless for my session:
Just like you I also brought back my babies home after having complicated births both times, and I remember feeling overwhelmed. There is no need to have a spotless home for your in home newborn photography session. It is my job (and skill) to be able to tell your story. For your photography session we will need two rooms (hopefully the two with the most light. If I find that a room can be used but is not cleaned, we can always move things around to make room. Once I arrive to your home on the day of your session I will have a look around your home and quickly make a plan in my head of the bedrooms and sets that I will be using for your session. I hope that this will put your mind at ease.
Misconception number 2: My home is too dark and gloomy for a newborn photography session
Light is one of the most important elements for photography. Some homes can have limited light due to their location (most north-facing homes), because of their setup (apartments), or because they have big trees nearby that limit the amount of light that filters in. If any of these situations are describing your home, then the best option is to schedule your session during morning light. Even if your home is very dark, I will still manage to find a pocket of light to make it work. Over the years, dark homes are my favourite to photograph as I am able to meter for the highlight and make the dark background drop in the shade, creating a more dramatic look to my images that highlight my subject. Just remember the most important thing to be able to have a successful session is to relax and fall into the love you feel for your bub.
Misconception number 3: My home needs to look like a display home
It’s time to normalise authentic living, even through social media you can find many “Instagram Vs reality” post, with some influencers even admitting that their home is not always clean and spotless. It’s time to normalise the everyday: not everyone has the decoration skills or the budget to make your home look like a display home. Just relax, we can still capture beautiful images of you and your bub. It is more important for me that your home looks cosy and familiar rather than cold and spotless.
Misconception number 4: I missed the window, my baby is too old
Maybe life happened and your bub is now a few months old, you can still book your photography session. The beauty of lifestyle photography is it’s flexibility. Young babies will be more attentive to contact and awake for longer, as well as looking to interact with you for longer. We might not be bale to fit your bub in the traditional wraps but we can still have some great moments and by this time they will have developed their laugh so hopefully we will be able to capture some giggles and smiles.
Misconception number 5: Newborn photography is exhausting because it involves props and different outfits.
The main reason I started my photography journey was to be able to offer families options that I didn’t have for myself back when my babies were born. Back then all I had were elaborate sets of babies in flower pots and complicated outfits. I just wanted portraits of ourselves in our natural environment. Lifestyle photography doesn’t involve elaborate set ups and it’s an organic and more sincere style of photography.
