Infant Portraits Are Important

Portraits of your baby matter because their little features change so much in the first 3 weeks or so. Those little fingers and toes, lip blisters and more disappear. You think you will remember, but you won't. You need photos to help you. Katie Katsenis is an experienced and certified maternity and newborn infant photographer.  She uses her 15 +  years of experience as a teacher to create authentic portraits of babies and kids. Katie has also completed newborn care specialist and photography safety training. You can be assured she knows how to handle your newborn safely and comfortably.

A photography studio newborn baby photo shoot is  held in the La Crescenta area  about 20 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. Enjoy a private, peaceful and beautiful studio setting. Each newborn session is custom created using parent input and baby’s age and demeanor. Parents and siblings always welcome. Many props and clothes are available.  Custom sessions with easy online booking.

What features of your baby are you the most excited about capturing? Is it their eyelashes? Those toes? Baby rolls? None of these features last long. You will definitely be glad you took the time for portraits. “ I really regret investing in newborn photos”, said no mom ever.

All sessions are baby led. In general, studio newborn photography sessions are best done under 14 days old.

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What Is The Best Time For Newborn Pictures?

A newborn is considered so for 6 weeks. In general, newborns curl up better and can do more poses when they are under 14 days old. However, sometimes, it is not possible to get the baby to the studio by then. Older babies are still welcome. I have had babies as old as 6 weeks do almost every pose in the book. And I have had 6 day old babies fight me every step of the way. Every baby is different. But, as babies approach the 3 week mark, their bones begin to harden and curling up is not as comfortable for some babies.

Is 3 weeks Too Old For Newborn Photos?

No. 3 weeks is not too old for newborn photos. For most babies, they start to lose their ability to curl around 14 days. But every baby is different. Some babies can still do most poses at 3 weeks. But even if they can't, there are still a lot of cute options for infant phots at 3 weeks old.

If your baby is older than 6 weeks, images are still possible, of course. Most likely, they will all be wrapped poses. I never turn a baby away because of age. We just have to adjust.

Don't forget, that you can always do 3 month, 6 month, 9 months and first year portraits. As long as your first photos are before 6 weeks, you will have an awesome set of memories of the newborn stage.

Newborn Pictures With Parents

Newborn Family Photoshoot Ideas

Newborn photos with parents hold immense significance, commemorating the bond between baby and parents.  These images capture fleeting moments of tenderness, love, and connection, preserving them for generations to come. In the whirlwind of early parenthood, these photographs serve as cherished reminders of the profound joy and transformative journey of welcoming a newborn into the family. They freeze time, encapsulating the purity of innocence and the depth of parental devotion. Beyond mere snapshots, they become tangible expressions of love, weaving a visual narrative of a family's unique story. Investing in newborn photos with parents ensures that these precious moments are forever etched in memory, evoking warmth and nostalgia for years to come. You can use my client closet to find dresses and gowns for mom  to wear. Dads can coordinate with basic long sleeved shirts and slacks you already own.

How Do You Photograph A Newborn?

There are a few different ways you can photograph your infant. One way is to use studio lighting. Another way is to use natural light. You can do both ways in a studio or in your home. Studio lighting offers a lot of flexibility. For one, you do not need to keep changing the settings on your camera as the light is consistent each time. You do not need to worry about weird color casts either. Natural light can work too and is what most people have access to. You probably will need to modify natural light quite a bit in order to get the look you want; especially for a newborn baby.

Posing is the next challenge. If you are not a professional photographer, I recommend doing very candid type lifestyle images with your baby. If you do not know what you are doing, trying to pose a baby into popular poses without the proper equipment and safety training could cause injury.

Katie  is a studio photographer and is has photographed over 200 newborn babies.

What Happens During A Baby Photoshoot?

New born baby photos take place early in the morning. Clients arrive at my studio around 8:30 am. Immediately, we feed the baby. Hopefully, this will encourage a deep, comfortable sleep. Remember, when your baby is in a studio for infant portraits, they do not behave the same. So we use several strategoes to help keep your baby calm. I usually start with the baby wrapped. For these first images, I may use newborn wooden bowl prop, or a newborn bed prop. After about 40 minutes, most babies fall into a deep sleep. From here, I can do more difficult poses. Photos of newborns can take time, so it is best if you do not have to rush off the day of your newborn photoshoot. Family photos with a newborn are taken either first thing, or last. Depending on if there are newborn photos with siblings too.