FAQ - Newborn Sessions

What is the First Step?
If you are pregnant and planning on having newborn photos taken, Please contact me BEFORE the baby is born, and let me know your due date well in advance. I STRONGLY recommend to reserve in advance, as I try to leave some wiggle room before and after your due date, incase the baby is early or late.

What is the best Age to do the session?
The best results are captured within 5-12 days old, while babies are generally more sleepy and flexible. However older newborns above 2-6 weeks, are still perfect and we can capture some beautiful images. As newborns age, they are generally more awake for longer periods, so we get the perfect opportunity for capturing their bright open eyes!

What is the Cost and Whats included?
Please see package details under Packages and Pricing.

Where is the Session?
I have a studio located in the upper floor of my home at 581 Parliament St. It is equipped with everything you need to be comfortable for a long session. I have a couch, tv, coffee station, mini fridge, snacks, bottle warmer, and change table for use. Sessions can be done in your home, but props will be very limited.

How Long is the Session?
The Session usually lasts anywhere from 2-4 hours depending on the babies willingness to sleep. Usually we will spend about an hour during the session trying to get the baby to settle as well as nurse or feed and change. It is recommended that younger siblings leave for the duration of the session, after the family portion is done. You can arrange to have someone pick them up, or the other parent take them out for a special treat, or home to relax. The sessions are quite long, and toddlers/younger children get bored and disruptive when trying to create a calm relaxing space to lull baby to sleep and finish the session.


How do we dress the baby? What do we bring? What should we wear??
Please dress baby in easy to remove clothing such as a zippered sleeper and a semi loose diaper. Be sure to bring lots of extra diapers and bottles if not nursing as baby will eat more than normal as we are working with them. I recommend wearing co-ordinating outfits, lighter colours always look best with a white or ivory backdrop choice. Don't worry about your little one, most images will be done with them wrapped, or in an outfit, or posed nude (if session type chosen/ baby allows). Please Bring a Soother, (even if baby doesn't take often, its helpful during the session- If you bottle feed, bring PLENTY. Baby will eat more than normal during the session. And Diapers. Bring LOTS of diapers!

Can I bring props?
Yes, I will try to use any props that you bring. However, please let me know in advance what you have, so that I may plan how to use it in advance. I do have all the props we will need, so you don't have to bring anything if you don't have it. ( I have headbands, hats, wraps, baskets, blankets and furs!)

How do I prep for the session?

Feed baby when they are hungry. No need to adjust their schedule. You may need to feed here more than once. I have a couch, chair, fridge and bottle warmer in my studio :)
Please Bring a Soother, (even if baby doesn't take often, its helpful during the session- If you bottle feed, bring PLENTY. Baby will eat more than normal during the session. And Diapers. Bring LOTS of diapers!
Room Temperature will be kept very warm for babys comfort.. So please bring a change of clothes or dress in layers. I have a fridge stocked with water,  etc. Please help yourself.
Session is 2-3 Hours, but can go as long as 4 Hours. Please plan accordingly. I do have a TV with netflix and wifi in the studio.

This should be a fun and easy experience. Your baby will sense stress. So try to not put too much pressure on yourself!
 
Where do I see colour choices for my session?
Please visit here to view your colour choices : https://www.ambercostaphotography.com/props
and fill out the form here to submit them - within 48 hours of your session date: https://www.wixforms.com/f/7399561018105398322