Everything You Need to Know Before Your Session

(Written for families in Guelph, Toronto, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge & the GTA)

Welcoming a new baby is a moment unlike any other.

The days blur together.
The nights feel long.
Your heart grows faster than you can make sense of.

And somewhere inside all the chaos, there are these quiet, powerful moments you wish you could hold onto forever —
the tiny hands, the soft breaths, the way their whole body fits perfectly against your chest.

That’s why newborn photography matters. Not for the photos alone, but for the feeling they bring back years from now.

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know —
from when to book, what to expect, what to bring, and how we create soft, timeless images that become your family’s most treasured heirlooms.

1. When Is the Best Time for Newborn Photos?

For the soft, sleepy poses you’ve seen in our portfolio, the ideal age is:

5–21 days old

Why this window?

✔️ Babies are naturally sleepier
✔️ They curl into those womb-like poses
✔️ Their skin is still soft and smooth
✔️ They settle easily into blankets and props

But here’s something important:

There is no “too late.”

We photograph babies up to 6 weeks old, and every session is beautiful in its own unique way.

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2. When Should You Book Your Session?

We recommend:

Booking during your second or third trimester.

We reserve your session on your due week and confirm the exact date once your baby arrives.

We only photograph one newborn per day, so early booking guarantees the calm, unhurried experience your baby deserves.

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3. What Happens Inside the Studio

Our Guelph studio is designed with one purpose:

To help you breathe.

Soft music.
Warm room.
Calm lighting.
Beautiful textiles.
Everything curated, intentional, simple.

We guide the entire session — from the moment you walk in to the final pose.
You can relax, sip tea, eat healthy snacks and just enjoy your baby.

And yes… many parents take a nap.
It’s the greatest compliment we can receive:)

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4. Safety First — Always

Newborn photography should be done with experience, patience, and proper training.

In every session, we prioritize:

✔️ Temperature control
✔️ Clean props + sanitized equipment
✔️ Spotting for complex poses
✔️ Never forcing a pose
✔️ Keeping baby comfortable at all times
✔️ Following baby’s natural rhythm

Your baby leads the session.
We simply follow with care and intention.

I’m one of the 12 Baby Safety Ambassadors in the world. Your baby is in the best hands.

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5. What to Bring (The Simple Answer: Nothing)

We provide everything:

• wraps
• headbands
• blankets
• tiny outfits
• props
• diapers
• wipes
• snacks for parents

All you need to bring is your baby.

If you want a photo with sentimental items (a blanket from grandma, a small keepsake), bring it — we’d love to include it.

6. What to Wear for Parent Photos

You don’t need to dress up.

We recommend:

Soft neutrals: beige, cream, white, taupe, light grey

Simple textures: knits, cotton, linen

Avoid: logos, patterns, bright colours

Why?

Neutral tones put all the focus where it belongs —
on your connection with your baby.

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7. How Long Does a Session Last?

Newborn sessions last:

2–3 hours

We follow your baby’s pace. Even it means a 4-5 hours session.
If they need feeding, soothing, cuddling — we stop.
There is no rush.

This isn’t just a photo session.
It’s a pause, a breath, a moment to slow down and enjoy your baby.

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8. What Makes Our Style Different

Timeless → Not trendy

No overcrowded props.
No flashy colours.
No heavy editing.

Soft → Not staged

We let your baby settle into natural, comfortable poses.

Our images are designed to remain beautiful 30, 40, 50 years from now.

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9. After the Session: Choosing Your Images

Within a few days, you’ll receive a beautiful online gallery
filled with softly lit portraits of your baby and your family.

From there, you can choose:

• digital collections
• albums
• wall art
• keepsake boxes
• framed prints

These aren’t just products.
They’re pieces of your legacy — designed to live in your home, not on your phone.

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10. This Moment Matters

You’ll never forget the moment you met your baby.
But the details — the tiny stretches, the scrunched noses, the soft little sighs — those fade quicker than you expect.

That’s why newborn photography exists:
to hold onto the beginning of your child’s story
so you can return to it any time your heart needs to.

If you’re expecting, we would love to create something beautiful for your family.

Ready to book your newborn session?

Click Here to Book Your Newborn Photography Session

Love, xoxo

Serap