FREE MINI MATERNITY SESSION WITH EVERY PACKAGE 4 NEWBORN SESSION BOOKED 

           
​Newborn preparation is the key to a successful session...

You carried your baby for the past nine months, went through the pain of childbirth (totally worth it, right?), brought this sweet bundle of joy home from the hospital, had a few sleepless nights, and now it’s time for your baby’s newborn session. It is so exciting to share with your family and friends the great news!

BOOKING A TIME
I highly recommend booking your newborn session as early as possible for the classic newborn images you may be after. They will sleep more soundly allowing me to pose them to create the very best “squidgy” portraits as babies are more flexible at this stage. Older than 2 weeks, most babies tend to be more alert so the images I take may be of slightly varying poses to the classic newborn poses with more eye contact made with your baby. We will still achieve images you will treasure forever though! Generally I suggest booking in when pregnant and we book a date days after your due date and once bub is born we make a fixed date to suit.

LOCATION
Our session will take place at my studio in Sumerland Point where I have all the props available or at your home if suitable. The studio is kept at a comfortable temperature for the baby, especially if we do nude poses.

BEFORE OUR SESSION
The key to a successful session is a deep sleeping baby! Remember, the session might last up to 3 hours if your baby is unsettled and needs constant soothing. It is best to try to feed bub an hour or two before arrival and not to let them sleep if possible on the way (I know this is hard!). This way upon arrival baby can be changed ready for the session and have a feed and be ready for a deep sleep.
If your baby has a dummy please bring it with you as it has a soothing effect between shots and when transitioning between positions. For family images I suggest plain colours and definitely not patterns that clash. Simple black or white t-shirts for both or colours that match are best, and I strongly suggest not wearing tops with logos as these can date your images. Classic and a clean look always works best.

OUR SESSION
I always start my sessions with a wrapped baby, it allows an easy way for the family to be involved, plus these are my “safety” shots; even if baby is fully awake, I still can produce beautiful images of wide open eyes. I generally start with siblings as kiddies lose patience quickly, then Mum, Dad and family shots. At this point if the siblings are restless perhaps Dad can take them for a walk and Mum and I can start the session and kiddies can work off some energy.
Do not worry about your baby having accidents on my props! So many parents worry about that – but I am used to it, and prepared for any type of accident! All my props are washable and are thoroughly cleaned after each use. Should you wish to bring along your own props such as a special blanket or toy then you are more than welcome to! Please no cameras or video cameras are allowed while I'm shooting the session.

AFTER THE SESSION
Approximately 1 week after the session I will advise you that your images will be available on my website www.tuliptimeimages.com.au/ From here you can choose the images you would like according to your package, and should you wish to purchase extra images then this can be discussed. Your chosen images will be emailed to you via a link to the high resolution photos, or for a nominal charge of $10 I can supply them to you on a USB.
When it comes time for printing I strongly suggest you use a professional printing lab and keep away from commercial department stores as the quality can be inferior.

​QUESTIONS
​Should you have any further questions then please feel free to contact me as I am happy to offer advice and suggestions!

Small Print!
All care and diligence is taken at the time of our session, but be aware that any minor in your care whilst I am photographing is the client's responsibility.
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