WHEN TO BOOK

Head over to the Contact page or email me at celina@happyalpacaphotography.com when you are ready to book your appointment. There is a non-refundable down-payment required one month in advance to ensure availability.  Since we usually cannot predict baby's birth, just contact me 2-3 days after baby is born to finalize the session date and time. All newborn sessions are scheduled within the first 2 weeks of life.

WHAT TO EXPECT
The Newborn Lifestyle session covers at least 2 hours of my time with your newest family member. It's a bit more time consuming than other sessions as we will be on baby's time. Typically, that means I will give you time to change, feed, or soothe baby during the session. I am also happy to help where I can.

Once I arrive, I'll spend the first 10 minutes prepping and evaluating the space for good lighting. Once I have my camera settings and props ready to go, we can begin our session. 

HOW TO PREPARE

If you have specific locations in mind (e.g. - crib, bed, sofa) please have them tidy and in place. I'll bring a white backdrop blanket and space heater, but if you have any blankets or props you'd like me to use, please have them ready as well.

I recommend both you and baby wear neutral colors, preferably something solid and not too busy so not to distract from baby's adorable face. If you would like baby to be naked, please loosen up diaper to prevent red marks, and just have baby swaddled or wearing something easy to remove. Please leave diaper on baby until we are about to photograph to avoid any accidents (it's happened! :) ).

Additionally, you can follow my Pinterest page with ideas on clothing and poses - 
https://www.pinterest.com/happyalpacap/newborn-lifestyle/ (That's me, in the green sweater, and my little family!)

Also, if possible, please feed baby 2-3 hrs prior to our session and then again 15-30 minutes before I arrive. It's VERY important to have baby sleeping so I can position in all those cute newborn poses.