Best Ages for Baby Photo Sessions

There actually isn't a single best age that works for every baby. Having said that, lots of parents choose to have their newborns photographed in their first two weeks of life, while they are still sleepy, or as I like to say, “fresh”. When photographing newborns at-home, I always recommend waiting until the 4-6 weeks mark. This way mom and dad (and any siblings) have adjusted a bit, and gotten some sleep hopefully! My favorite time for an “older” baby photo session is around 6 months. This is when babies are more interactive and connected with the parents and siblings (or pets). Below is a photo from a recent baby photo session I did right here in Ridgewood. In the end, the best age for a baby photo session will depend on the style of photography you're looking for and your personal preferences.

Saturday Morning in the Park | NJ Child and Family Photographer | Bergen County

I always try to encourage clients to meet me during the golden hour, that time of day just before sunset when everything is bathed in a beautiful, warm light. However, I don't have to think back too far to remember what that hour was like when I had young ones. They don't call it the "witching hour" for nothing. I realize it gets it's name because toddlers and babies are often a little tired and cranky late in the day. Well, they aren't the only ones. Sometimes mommy has had a long day and is tired and cranky too! And maybe, just maybe, she starts acting a little witchy too? I certainly had days when I lost patience and wished I had just stopped what I was doing to take a break and help EVERYONE calm down, myself included. What I'm getting at is that a golden hour session isn't always ideal for every family and as luck would have it, I am a morning person. Annoying, I know, but true - I wake up with the birds. So, if you have a house of littles who are happier really early in the day, think about booking your session then. We can meet at your home or in a park, play a bit, take some pictures and then you can go about your day. No waiting around all day for your photo shoot. Afterwards, treat yourselves to a nice breakfast out. Maybe in an actual restaurant (that serves mimosas ;-)). After all, it's not often everyone will be dressed up on a Saturday morning. 

And we are DONE! Love, love when the kids give me the hand!