Lifestyle Newborn Prep Sheet

FEEDING:

Please plan to feed your newborn right before I arrive to your session or as soon as I arrive. Our goal is to have a sleepy baby the entire session. I include plenty of time in the session for feedings. Sometimes baby can pick up on any tension or stress so I try to reassure parents that we will go with the flow and follow their cues! Be prepared for 1-2 feedings throughout the session.

HOW TO DRESS:

• Baby: Try to dress baby in a solid colored onesie that is easily removed. Have a few outfits picked out. I suggest solid colored or muted patterns since these will be images you will be displaying for years to come!
• Parents and siblings: I always suggest wearing neutral colors if possible without any print or logos. This helps to create an image you can display anywhere in your home! Mom, if you have an outfit that you feel great in and it has a pattern, wear it and plan everyone else's outfits around that!

How to Prepare:

I encourage clients to choose 2-3 rooms that they want to use for the session (preferably bright rooms!). I suggest moving any items that are distracting or that you wouldn't want to see in your final image. For example, those gifts you haven't yet unpackaged! Anything you can see that you wouldn't want in the images! I also help "stage" the room and make sure everything looks how you would want!

WHAT TO EXPECT:

When I come to your home, I like to try and get to know you while I bring my equipment in and set up! I don't want you to feel like I am an outsider or stranger, especially if you have other children! I am a vey easy going, friendly person that loves to connect with my clients! As I mentioned, I have three little ones so I understand the exhaustion you are experiencing that comes with bringing home a new baby! My main goal is for you all to be comfortable and stress free!

If you have any questions at all in the meantime please feel free to ask away! I look forward to meeting you and your new little one!