Congrats, friend! If you’re reading this it probably means you’re considering hiring a newborn photographer, which means you probably have a baby on the way or have just welcomed one into the world! You deserve a round of applause for the adventure you’re embarking on, it is no easy feat.
Let’s cut to the chase, you’re here because you want to know if you should get Newborn pictures taken. This post will give you common pros and cons spoken by many parents, that will help you decide if you should hire a pro photographer or not!
Pros
- You baby will never be this small again. Newborn pictures will forever document all their tiny details.
- You get to get out of the house and spend some time making yourself feel beautiful and photo ready. (aka change into some clothes without spit up on them.)
- You have a professional who will know exactly how to work with you baby
- You’ll have access to cute props to take fun photos of your baby
- You’ll always have something to look back on if you’re sentimental
- You’ll have that perfect frame-able photo to hang on your wall
Cons
- The price ( for some this could be a major reason to NOT book photos. Ask your photographer if they have a payment plan!)
- Having to get out of the house with a newborn can be a pain ( I come to you!)
- You may not feel very photogenic ( I provide hair and makeup and wardrobe/styling!)
- You may not ever look at your photos after they're done ( I help you take them into the physical world with framed prints and albums)
- Your baby may not cooperate ( with an in home session we go with the flow! baby is happy in mamas arms the whole time)
Ultimately it comes down to you. Do you enjoy having professional pictures to look back on and decorate with? Or would you be just as happy with the 1,000s of unposed selfies you take on your iPhone? There is no right or wrong answer, it’s totally up to you!
If you do decide you'd like to hire a professional but you don't know where to start, check out some of my past pictures to get some inspiration for your shoot!
