Newborns are among the most unpredictable subjects to photograph, and the success of a session largely depends on how long and how deeply the baby sleeps. 

The newborn stage during the first 2 weeks of age is typically when babies sleep for more of the day than they are awake.  As a newborn photographer here in Phoenix, AZ, I often get asked how do I keep baby as sleep during the session, well let me tell you the secrets! 

There are definitely a few tricks.  I always send out the newborn preparation guide to each of my clients before their newborn session to help them better prepare for the session.  Some tips include keeping baby awake for a couple of hours before heading into the session, then are given a full feed before heading over, with these preps ahead of session time, we are already in good stead for a sleepy session. The addition of a little warmth, some white noise & a comfy wrap often help baby settle and the session begins!

Well at this point, you would think that all babies that come to me for their newborn photography sessions would be as sleepy through all their session right? 

Not exactly!  

Not all babies sleep through their newborn session and that that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.