Monroe's In-Home Newborn Session
about the session
I absolutely loved capturing this sweet family for baby Monroe’s in-home newborn session. Little Monroe is adored by her three older siblings, and it was so special to document them all together. Rather than dragging everyone out to the studio, I came to the family home for this session. When your life is in chaos, bringing the photographer to you is just one simple way to ease your burden. In-home sessions can be a great option for parents who want a more relaxed and intimate look for their newborn photos. These sessions are a great option for families with older siblings. Your older children can be involved in the session, and they'll be more comfortable in their own home.
If you have older siblings who will be involved in your newborn session, it's important to be prepared to go with the flow. Toddlers and kids can be unpredictable, and they may not always be in the mood for a photo shoot. Here are a few tips for going with the flow with older siblings:
Involve them in the planning process. Ask your older children what kind of photos they would like to take. This will help them feel invested in the session and make them more likely to cooperate.
Be prepared to take breaks. Kids have short attention spans, so be prepared to take breaks throughout the session. Let your older children play or take a snack break when they need to. During Monroe’s session, her older brother wanted to do nothing but play with his blue truck, so we just included it in the session and had him “deliver love and kisses to the baby”.
Don't be afraid to get creative. If your older children aren't interested in posed photos, try taking some candid shots of them interacting with your new baby. These photos can be just as special as posed photos.
Most importantly, have fun! Newborns and children are both unpredictable, but that's part of what makes them so special. Embrace the chaos and enjoy this special time in your family's life.
You will not regret including your older children in their siblings' newborn portraits. This is a precious time in your family’s story, and it will be so special to look back on these sibling photos for years to come.
