This beautiful new Mom contacted me when her baby was two months old to schedule a newborn and family photo session in their home in the Greenfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh. She was worried that her new baby boy would be fussy during their session. I often get other new parents who are concerned that their baby will fuss or cry during the majority of their newborn photo session.
Like I say to other concerned moms, I assured her that in the last 15 years of being a newborn photographer, I never had a too fussy baby!
Since I shoot lifestyle newborn photo sessions and I do not pose babies in many fancy poses, the baby is often in the arms of their parents during most of the session. This almost always makes the baby feel more secure and content which makes for a less fussy baby.
I also make sure to save plenty of time during my in-home photo sessions to allow baby to take the time to feed, have diaper changes, or just get comforted by their parents. So if the baby does get fussy at any time, we stop and address the baby’s needs to make them happy and content!
Frequently, the baby does not like to be laid down, so if I lay a baby down in a crib, cradle, or on the bed, etc., and they start to fuss, then I scoop them back up and hand them back over to Mom or Dad! I never want to do anything to make baby discontent!
And when you need to change, feed, rock, or comfort your baby, I’m going to keep taking photos! (If you are nursing, I will first make sure you are comfortable with it, if not, no problem!) I think capturing those real life “in-between” moments are so important and those kinds of images deserve to be in your gallery!
I’ll even capture photos of your baby crying because I happen to think their little grumpy faces are super adorable!
So although some parents may be worried their baby will be fussy for their newborn photo session, rest assured that this is most likely not going to happen! One of my goals for a newborn photo session is to keep it as stress-free as possible!
And I know someone who worries about things will not feel better by being told not to worry, I’m going to tell you, please do not worry! I’m a very experienced photographer and confident that your session will go smoothly and your baby will not fuss the whole time!
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All images by Mary Beth Miller Photography
Mary Beth Miller Photography specializes in family and newborn photography in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and many of the surrounding areas. Mary Beth has over fourteen years of experience photographing families, newborns and babies in Pittsburgh including the South Side, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Oakland, the North Shore and Northside. Her style is very relaxed and natural and your family session will feel like a stress-free Sunday afternoon with your family!
These are SO sweet! I absolutely love the one where he is reaching up from inside his crib!!!
So many parents worry about this! What a great post to assure them
What a precious baby! Also such helpful information for the parents!
I always love how crisp and how clear your in-home newborn sessions are. It’s like you’re there with them! Great job, as always!
This is such wonderful information for new parents nervous for their portrait session. Such great reassurance! Love these photos!