So newborn session myth #1: Newborn sessions have to be scheduled within the first 2 weeks after birth.

NOPE!

Guess what? You can schedule them whenever you want or whenever works for your family.

Because I had taken their birth photos too, this family wanted to wait a little for their newborn photos. And that totally works!

While many people want to schedule newborn photos within the first two weeks at home, in reality there’s nothing wrong with waiting a few more weeks. If you think you missed your window because you didn’t schedule something sooner, I’m here to tell you, don’t stress about it. Just take the photos. Babies don’t last.

This family became so special to me. Not only was I their birth doula & photographer, but I had also taken (documentary) maternity photos for them as well. It was so fun to watch their family grow in front of my eyes and camera. As summer crept to a close it was fun how I had spent that entire season of the year and life with them.