I wear a lot of hats at my job, but doing Phoenix lifestyle newborn photography is one of my favorite. While trends will come and go, lifestyle photography will never go out of style. Picture your sweet baby, cuddled softly, in a natural setting. Don’t get me wrong, posed newborn photography is also a favorite (and you can’t go wrong with either!) but today we will discuss lifestyle newborn photography and all the goodness that comes with it. A big misconception with lifestyle photography is that it has to be done in your home. Wrong! My Phoenix newborn studio is set up so that we can achieve gorgeous lifestyle shots. I created this so then you don’t have to worry about opening up your home if you do not want to.
I provide everything from a bed and comfy chairs, to a blank backdrop. This studio is perfect for anything you can dream up. Together we can create the newborn session of your dreams. Here are some of my favorite things for Phoenix Lifestyle newborn photography.
What is lifestyle newborn photography?
Lifestyle newborn photography captures your baby in a more natural, unposed way. Lifestyle photography often indicates that you can expect more pure, emotive, raw moments versus a posed and polished look. At my studio, Phoenix lifestyle newborn photography is a hybrid of posed newborn photography and lifestyle photography. I find that this allows me a beautiful balance. With these Phoenix newborn sessions, I want to capture your newborn as purely as possible while still maintaining a slight polished look.
With Phoenix Lifestyle newborn photography you can expect minimal skin editing (aside from serious acne) and little to no props. Your session will include little to no props and the use of all neutral colors. I find all of my favorite fabric for my newborn sessions at HELLOLITTLE!
Tips for newborn lifestyle sessions.
When preparing for your newborn lifestyle session in Phoenix, here are some tips to prepare.
- Be prepared for a longer session. Often times unposed pictures are harder than posed ones. Let’s face it, babies don’t love being naked, unwrapped, or moved every 3 seconds. Your baby needs to be in a deep sleep to capture these unwrapped, super sleepy moments.
- Follow the prep guide. Before your session at my studio I will send you a prep guide. When you follow the prep guide (that I have perfected over 14 years) we have a higher chance of success with your session with Phoenix Lifestyle newborn photography.
- Outfits MATTER! If you want your images to have a timeless look, less is more. A simple white onesie, a white shirt for dad, something simple for mom. The busier your outfits are, the more it will take away from the moment.
- Just like your outfits, nail polish is key here too. I recommend going for a nude/neutral nail polish. No designs. We use parents hands a lot for the newborn session and if you have designs all over your nails – It can be distracting.
- Relax and enjoy the moment. We work on your babies time, not ours! Sometimes it goes smoothly and sometimes – well, it’s less smooth. But at the end of the day it’s still your perfect baby.
When to book my newborn pictures?
I recommend moms book their Phoenix Lifestyle newborn photography session when they are in their second trimester. This ensures availability with my newborn photography studio in Phoenix
Newborn sessions are best shot when baby is under 3 weeks old. If you have questions or are ready to book your Phoenix newborn session, send me a message today to get set up! If you have an older kiddo – check out our Phoenix milestone sessions to capture your babe at every age.
