When I first chat with Moms, one of the most common questions asked during the consultation call is: When is the best time to schedule the newborn session? 

Now, I know each photographer is different in what they choose for their studio. I always say there is an ideal time frame, but if you need to wait, we can wait!

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO SCHEDULE A NEWBORN SESSION?

The ideal time frame is 12-14 days old. The baby is sleepiest during those first few weeks, which means the session will run smoothly and be less stressful for Mom. 

It is, however, very common that Moms choose to wait 3-4 weeks depending on what their recovery was like or how the baby is doing, etc.

CAN WE DELAY THE SESSION? 

Yes - absolutely! The last thing I want is for an exhausted Mom to have anxiety about doing a newborn session before she is ready or comfortable. 

I have photographed babies that were 10 weeks old and still had amazing photos. It just takes a little longer to get the baby to sleep. With our full service portrait experience, we take the stress off of busy moms. 

CAN THE FAMILY, INCLUDING SIBLINGS, JOIN THE PORTRAITS?

Of course! We always include the entire family during our full sessions which are newborn, maternity or family portraits. 

With toddler siblings, it can definitely be an adjustment period and the transition can be hard. We have some tricks and goodies to get portraits with younger siblings, but we never force any child into a portrait or situation they are uncomfortable with.

WHEN DO YOU BOOK THESE SESSIONS?

We book newborn sessions months in advance with some clients telling us they are pregnant as soon as they find out! It's never too early to get on the calendar. We reserve your session as a tentative due date and take a limited number of newborns each month. 

As soon as baby arrives, let us know and we will get your official date scheduled on the calendar.  

*Moms get professional hair and makeup done in the studio during the baby's individual portraits. Wardrobe is borrowed from our Client Closet.

Ambre Williams Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer in Orange County, CA. Our studio is located in Newport Beach and we serve clients from the surrounding areas including Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and Orange County.

From client wardrobe to the delivery and installation of your printed keepsakes, our job isn’t complete until your memories are in your hands. Because we strive to take care of every little detail for you, we only take a limited number of sessions per month.