Advice for your Session

Did you miss your newborn session? At this age, they are at their cutest – their facial features, expressions and body language have just started developing, but there is no camera-consciousness yet. The babies at this age respond very well to colours and sounds – and their reactions to these would make you wish that they would stay only this old forever.
What are your baby’s favorite things? Is there a special blanket, doll, stuffed toy, ball, book, chair, stool, riding toy cardboard box, paper bag, pan lid, pair of shoes, car keys, cell phone? The best choice of props for a photograph are ones that portray your baby’s personality and that your baby is fond of, or that will tell a story about him, or that are family heirlooms. Carry any of these with you and I make sure to add these to your beautiful memories.

CLOTHING ADVICE

  • Try and avoid wearing clothes with tight elastic seams as they leave marks on the skin.
  • Plain solid colours look better in pictures.
  • Avoid clothes with big prints logos or brand names.
  • Men: go for jeans or pants, tucked polo or dress shirt with a belt, or go casual with just a T-shirt or untucked polo, button-up short sleeve, etc. In general, whatever your wife tells you to wear. Again you don’t have to perfectly match the rest of the family, just wear something that coordinates.
  • Woman – Women know what to wear, but in general, unless you are extremely thin you may want to wear something that covers your upper-arms. Long- or 3/4-sleeve tops are very flattering. If you wear jewellery, aim for subtlety, and be aware of it twisting or turning.
  • Babies - Get enough options, light pastel colours bring out the best skin tones for babies. You can choose from rompers/onesies, dungarees, dresses for baby girls, pants, shorts with matching t shirts and anything that feel looks best on him/her.