What Are Lifestyle Newborn Portraits?

What Are Lifestyle Newborn Portraits?

So – what are lifestyle newborn portraits? Lifestyle newborn portraits are a little different than what I would call “traditional” newborn portraits 🙂 They are geared to capture the first moments with you child naturally and unposed. While there will be images taken of just the baby, most of the poses will involve capturing natural moments. For example, reading a book to the baby or holding them in their nursery 🙂

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How Soon Are They Taken?

LNPs are typically taken in the first week after the baby has arrived. During this time, the baby is mostly sleeping and eating all day; and this makes it easier to pose them.

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Will Any Poses of Just The Baby Be Captured?

Yes – but I keep this VERY simple. No posing the baby inside of a pumpkin or a football helmet 🙂 I work out of three main poses: on their backs, on their tummy’s, and on their side. Changing outfits is encouraged – as well as just a couple of simple props (blanket with the baby’s name, stuffed animal, etc.). There are plenty of places that you can find outfits and bows for your baby. I recommend Etsy. They have a wide variety of clothes and handmade items to choose from.

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Where Are They Taken?

I make this part of the session VERY easy because I come to you. I have an oversized beanbag that we can use to pose the baby. And I also have a white backdrop that can be used to create a clean background. The background is just big enough to be able to fit three people and the baby. A living room or the baby’s nursery are typically great places to shoot the session in. 

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a session, the best way to reach me is through the contact form of my website. Thanks!