How to find a Newborn Photographer

Whether you’re expecting a new bundle of joy or already have a beautiful family, like most parents, you want to make memories. One of the best ways to create memories is to have professional photos taken. Use these suggestions to help you find a Newborn Photographer to suit you and your family.

Helpful ways to find the Best Newborn Photographer

1. Research

Researching photographers both in and just without your area is very important. Decide how far you are willing to travel. Take into consideration how you may be feeling following the birth of your baby/babies. Deciding on a distance you are willing to travel will help you search a radius and come up with a good selection of Newborn Photographers you can compare.

Skills, prices, products offered, overall experience, reviews and portfolio/style are some of the things to compare.

Researching the above is the first step to finding a professional photographer you can use more than once. Being able to build up a relationship with your chosen photographer has many benefits. Create a list of the key requirements you’re looking for in a photographer. Then, research a good selection to find a photographer that meets most of your requirements.

The best time to research a Newborn Photographer would be while you are still pregnant, ideally, anytime after your 20 week scan. This is to ensure that once you do find your chosen photographer, you are able to secure a booking around your due date. Not securing a booking may lead to disappointment should your chosen photographer become fully booked once your baby arrives.

2. Photographers Experience vs Your experience

Experience and expertise are important when you’re choosing a photographer, but it may not be the determining factor. This will ultimately depend on what you are wanting from your photographer and from the whole experience.

Each photographers experience is different. Some photographers attend school/training to enhance their knowledge of photography while other photographers have learnt techniques from other sources as well as practical learning, such as model calls and online learning. The level of experience you are looking for will ultimately show through their work and reviews.

Some are naturals at capturing priceless moments and have really good rapport with people and children, making them feel welcomed and at ease. Rapport and how a Photographer makes you feel both during the consultation phase and throughout the session is really valuable and will leave a lasting impression on you during such an important time in your life.

You also want to ensure you choose a photographer that can demonstrate safety working with your newborn. The safety of your new baby is paramount and any Newborn Photographer running a business will know this and ensure they are always working safely, never carrying out poses in a dangerous manner.

A lot of time and effort goes into capturing these memories, including pre-session preparation, the time taken to photograph you precious babies during the session, the editing time involved as well as post-session communication. These all form part of your experience which you don’t want to compromise on.

3. Newborn Photographer Price

There are a lot of different factors that influence each individual photographers pricing structure. Things to consider include: paying for the time that’s required to take the photos as well as your chosen photographers level of experience and the experience they provide. Each photographer spends time editing and the time it takes to edit will vary depending on their style. Costs also incorporate the use of their props and equipment which needs to be maintained and updated. Tax deductions are also then factored into costs as all earnings are subject to tax. Some photographers offer packages and/or products which affect the level of earnings they take home.

Hiring the most expensive photographer does not guarantee flawless pictures, and hiring the least expensive does not always promise subpar photographs. It will ultimately come down to what you are looking for. Do you prefer images of a high quality with a specific editing style? Are you looking for prints and/or wall art to display proudly in your home? Are you willing to pay more for the overall experience?

Once you have researched a few photographers and spent time looking at their style and pricing, you will form a good idea of what will suit you most when comparing style and your budget.

4. Look at Their Photography Portfolio

Viewing a photographer’s portfolio will give you a better idea of what to expect and will give you a good insight into their style and quality. Do you like images that are moody, colourful, soft and airy, lifestyle based or prop based?

Most props are items that are used during a session which allow photographers to pose a baby within. Like buckets, beds, crates etc. Each prop is carefully selected by each individual photographer based on their style. Do you like the props being used? Or would you prefer a more simplistic approach?

Do you notice the way each baby has been posed? Do they look comfortable and content?

What about the light and editing style, do you prefer lots of colour, or a more natural style? If you are unsure, you can always discuss this with a photographer you are considering, to determine if they can capture what you may be envisaging. Most photographers spend years developing and perfecting their style.

5. Newborn Photography Reviews

Client reviews are essential because they help you make your final decision. Look at what previous customers have said about the photographer, are they positive and encouraging?

You will quickly get a good idea of previous customer experiences and the impression it left them. Should it fall in line with how you would like to feel and the experience you would like to have, then you have made a good start at finding your Newborn Photographer.