Are you expecting parents, wondering when to book your newborn session? As a Silver Spring family photographer, I get this question a lot in my inbox. Parents reaching out wondering the ideal time to book. When is too early? When is it too late?
Let’s be real: planning for a new baby can feel like a full-time job.
From researching the perfect stroller to deciding the perfect bedside bassinet, your to-do list is long. But if capturing your baby’s earliest days is on your heart (and I’m guessing it is if you’re here!), let’s talk about timing! Because while you can book any time you want, and we will make sure it happens for you – there are some tips and tricks that will help you have the smoothest experience possible.
Here’s the sweet spot for when to book your newborn session: your second trimester.
I know that might feel early, especially when your belly is just starting to pop, and you’re still getting your energy back. But hear me out—booking during your second trimester sets you up for the smoothest, most stress-free experience possible. (And as your photographer, that’s what I want for you!)
Planning ahead a little bit gives you the luxury of time. You’ll be able to research local photographers, scroll through portfolios, read reviews, hop on a phone call and make a thoughtful decision without rushing. These are your forever photos! You deserve to know exactly what you’ll be getting!
You’ll also have time to get familiar with my style (do you want posed? Or more lifestyle images?), and we can even map out your dream session in advance. We can even talk about outfits, colors and vibes before your session date with no rush at all.
Booking early also allows you to take advantage of a payment plan if you’d like to break up the investment. This is something a lot of my clients take advantage of! There’s a lot of investments around having a baby, so we do our best to make this one seamless and accessible!
Plus, once we lock in your spot, it’s one less thing on your plate—which means you can actually breathe a little easier knowing it’s handled.
Because let’s be honest: once baby arrives, you’re going to be deep in the newborn haze. As a fellow mom, I have been there multiple times!! The days will blur together, you’ll be soaking up those sweet snuggles (and surviving the 2 a.m. feeds wtih bleery eyes), and the last thing you’ll want to do is research photographers or scramble to book someone last-minute.
So, take it from a seasoned family photographer and fellow mama: if you wanna know when to book your newborn session… do it during your second trimester. Your future self (you know, the one rocking a sleepy baby in your arms) will be so glad you did.
And if you’re ready to cross one more thing off your list, I’d love to walk alongside you and capture this incredibly fast-paced, beautiful chapter. Reach out anytime. My goal is to make it all feel easy and seamless for you. I want to create a little bubble in the studio where you can just exist with your sweet new little one and relish in these moments together as a family. And walk away with heirloom photos that will last you for the years to come.
