Newborn
When Should You Book a Newborn Photoshoot? The 5–21 Day Rule
Of all the questions parents ask us, this one has the most definite answer. The ideal window for a posed newborn photoshoot is 5 to 21 days after birth — and there are real, biological reasons why.
Why 5–21 days?
- Sleep: newborns this age sleep deeply and often, which is when those curled, peaceful poses happen.
- Flexibility: babies still naturally curl into womb-like positions — the classic "taco" and "froggy" poses become harder after week three.
- Skin: newborn skin is clearest in this window, before baby acne typically appears around weeks 3–4.
Missed the window? Don't panic.
We photograph plenty of babies at 4, 6, even 10 weeks. The style simply shifts from posed-and-curled to lifestyle — awake eyes, baby-wearing, family cuddles. Honestly, some of our favourite photographs ever are of 6-week-olds staring straight into the lens.
How to plan it (before baby arrives)
- Book in your third trimester. We pencil sessions against your due date — around month 7 or 8 is ideal.
- Confirm after delivery. Message us within the first couple of days and we'll fix the exact date.
- Choose studio or home. Our studio has heated sets and a full prop wardrobe; at-home sessions are gentler on mum and capture the nursery you made.
A note on safety: always ask any photographer about newborn safety training. Babies should never be left unsupported — advanced poses are created as composite images, with a parent's hands in frame the whole time.
What about the parents?
You're in the photos too — yes, even if you haven't slept. Parent and sibling frames are part of every newborn session we shoot, and twenty years from now they'll be the ones you treasure most.
Ready for your own session?
Explore our newborn baby photography packages — or just message us your questions.
