Katy newborn photos – MJ’s Photography
A common question I get a lot is how old is too old for newborn photos? Honestly you’ll get a million different answers from every photographer.
Newborn pictures are typically taken within the first two weeks of a baby’s life, but some photographers may consider babies up to six weeks old as “newborns” for the purpose of a photo session.
However, it is important to see that the older the baby, the less likely they are to sleep through the session and pose in the curly, womb-like positions that are characteristic of newborn photography.
That being said, there is no hard and fast rule about the latest age for newborn pictures, as every photographer has their own approach and style.
Photographers typically prefer to take pictures of newborns within the first two weeks of their life because during this time, babies are more likely to sleep for long periods of time and be more cooperative during the photo session.
Also, their bodies are more flexible and they can be easily posed in the curly positions that are characteristic of newborn photography. As babies grow older, they become more alert and active, making it difficult to capture those peaceful, sleeping shots.
Will I turn you away if your baby is older than 2-3 weeks? NOOOOOOO. I will do your newborn photos at any age. I have done newborn photos at 3 months old! Bring me your baby, I’ll capture them beautifully.
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Katy newborn photos- MJ’s Photography