Newborn Session faq

When is the best time to photograph my newborn?

The ideal time to photograph your newborn depends on the type of session you’d like. Posed newborn sessions—the sweet, sleepy poses with props you often see in our gallery—are best scheduled within the first 2.5 weeks. During this time, babies are typically very sleepy and easier to curl into those cozy poses. After about 2.5–3 weeks, little ones are usually more alert and harder to settle into those positions.

If you’re interested in a lifestyle session, timing is more flexible. Since these sessions focus on natural interactions and do not involve posed setups,

they can take place any time within the first two months after your baby’s arrival.

When should I schedule my newborn session?
The best time to book your session is as soon as you have a due date. After baby’s arrival, I can then tweak the date if needed to ensure the session takes place during the ideal timeframe for your selected session.

Where will my newborn session be held?

Newborn sessions can take place in the comfort of your own home or within Bundles Photography's studio in downtown Parkville.

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Do you provide backdrops and props?

If you choose a posed newborn collection, I’ll provide everything you need—fabrics, swaddles, and props. I also bring along little extras, like sweet headbands for girls and cozy sleepy hats for boys. After booking, you’ll receive a questionnaire that allows you to design your baby’s setups, which is such a fun way to customize your session. And if you have a special item of your own that you’d like to include, I’ll be more than happy to incorporate it into your photos.

Do you include photos with parents and siblings?

Yes! Most of our newborn collections include photos with parents and siblings.

If I choose to be photographed, what do I wear?

Neutral tones always photograph beautifully. I recommend steering clear of bright colors, bold patterns, or large logos,

as these can pull attention away from your newborn and family. Bright clothing can also cast unflattering tones onto the skin.

If your session is in my studio (with all-white walls), mid to darker tones tend to look especially flattering on camera.

For in-home sessions, keep your home’s color palette in mind and choose tones that complement the spaces you’d like to be photographed in.

For these cozy, at-home sessions, I suggest casual, comfortable clothing that blends naturally with the warm, relaxed environment.