You would like to have some beautiful newborn photos with your older siblings but you are afraid that your toddler won’t listen and sit still. You are absolutely right :D Whoever has a toddler at home knows that they have their own agenda but it doesn’t mean you cannot have your family beautifully photographed.
Below you will find some tips on how to make your newborn session a wonderful experience for the whole family.
CENTER OF ATTENTION
New baby at home means a lot of changes for an older sibling. Not being in the center of attention any longer might be hard especially on toddlers. For this reason I am always trying to engage with them first when we meet for the newborn session. Also before the shoot I will ask you a few questions about your toddler to understand what is his/her personality, favorite games or book/movie character, etc. This will help me to catch a better contact with your older baby.
Toddlers are more cooperative whenever they feel engaged and usually they love to help. At the beginning of the session I will ask a big sister or brother to be my assistant and help me keep the baby warm, make them smile or calm by singing a song.
BREAKS, BREAKS, BREAKS
We all know that toddlers have a short attention span and they might get overwhelmed quickly.
During my session we will allow your toddler to have breaks whenever they need it, whether they start to feel hungry, overstimulated or bored. While your little one has a moment to relax we will focus on photographing your new addition or take portraits with mum and daddy only. That's why session with newborns might take a bit longer than usual as we will adjust the time to your kids needs.
NO PRESSURE
The best way to start your newborn photo session is to quit your expectations and take some pressure off your toddler. We want your kids to enjoy the whole experience and make it fun for them. This is the only way to capture genuine laughs. I will never force them to do something they don’t want to, this also means we don’t ask your kids to smile. I want to capture natural interactions and emotions so we will let your little one to dance, jump, run and play hide and seek as much as they need.
RELAX
I know it is easier said than done but please remember to relax. The more chilled you are the more your toddler will enjoy the session. No matter what happens try to keep calm and a smile on your face :D Trust me I will make sure to capture some beautiful!
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