amber elizabeth PHOTOGRAPHY
Calgary Family & Newborn Photographer
Newborn Session Guide
The first few weeks at home with your newborn can be a bit of a blur!
This guide will give you the information you need to prepare your family and you home for your upcoming session.

When should I schedule the session?
Anywhere from 2-4 weeks is best. Factors to consider are mom's recovery and adjusting to life with a new baby in the home.
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Do I have to clean my house?
I'm not expecting your home to look like a page of a magazine. You're home with a new baby. Laundry is piling up and the sink is full of dishes and guess what...that's totally normal. Trust me, I've been there!
All I need is a quick tidy and a vacuum of the rooms we will be using during the session.
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What areas of the home will we be using?
Once I arrive, I'll take a quick tour of your home and we'll decide which rooms will work best, based on space and available natural light. If you plan on using the master bedroom, I would suggest having a neutral light coloured blanket or duvet on the bed.
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What should I wear?
Comfort is key. Depending on your style, this could be leggings and a cozy sweater, a flowy dress, or jeans and a neutral coloured T-shirt. The choice is yours. Co-ordinate family members around mom's outfit, and have a back up outfit for each family member in case of unexpected mess. Dress baby in a neutral coloured onesie.
Bonus Tip! Ensure fingernails are clean, trimmed and free of any chipped nail polish.
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Feel free to text me photos of your outfits if you need some guidance, I'm always happy to help!
I have linked my style guide below for some examples and inspiration.
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My photographic style is lifestyle with a little bit of documentary mixed in. We will still capture some beautiful smiling family portraits, but I will also be looking for those in between moments. Older siblings getting dressed for photos, snack breaks, tickle fights, I'm here for it all.
Consider your session a time capsule of your family as it is now. Beautiful, raw, unapologetically you.