1. Studio Temperature -The studio will be kept warm since many photographs with your baby completely undressed. This means the studio may be too warm for comfort for you. So dress appropriately for the session, keeping in mind that you will be in the studio for up to four hours.
2. Studio Lighting - The lighting used in the studio is a soft diffused studio light that mimics natural lighting, which allows for better quality images even on days when the natural light is plentiful. I strive to produce the best quality images for my clients and will use both natural and artificial light sources to achieve this. If the weather is cooperative.
3. Studio Noise - To more closely replicate the environment your baby enjoyed while in your belly, the studio will have background noise playing at all times. Calming hushing noise will be playing to keep your baby calm and relaxed. It is important during these sessions to keep talking and noise to a minimum to prevent waking the baby.
4. White Glove Treatment - Newborn skin is very sensitive, to again prevent startling and overstimulation you will notice I wear gloves in the session.
5. Lavender essential oil - starting an hour before your arrival I diffuse one drop of lavender essential order into the air and turn it off before your arrival, it is just enough to bring a nice calming scent into the air while not being over-powerful. I also place a drop on my wrists and rub them together. This is the soft aroma you will notice upon your arrival.
6. Babies Run the Show - Keep in mind your baby will ultimately dictate how a session will proceed. If he or she is fussy, it is important not to react to it and stress because the baby will pick up on this and will become more agitated. Simply sit calmly and allow me to work with your baby. I have plenty of experience and infinite patience, so know that everything will be fine. Please try not to hover over me as I am working, if you are breastfeeding, your newborn can smell you, and this can stimulate them to want a feeding since they know their food source is close by.
7. Safety First - You need to know that there is the utmost importance placed on the safety of your baby. Poses will never be forced nor will any unsafe poses be used in any manner during your shoot. The studio is completely sanitized after every session and all linens used will be washed in free and clear detergent. I will not photograph your baby if I am sick or otherwise not able to photograph your child safely and will reschedule with you as soon as practical. Throughout the session, you will notice I take pictures of your baby in props with a scene not completely set up. Do not worry, the bulk of my prop images especially the hanging ones are composites of 2-4 images and I set the remainder of the scene up after you leave. This means your newborn is safe at all times and no time is wasted during your session.
8. After the session - When the session is complete, I will need time to process the photographs and make necessary edits to present you with the best images possible. it generally takes two weeks from the date of your session to be able to look at the proofs on your online gallery, so please be patient.