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Will You Regret Not Doing a Newborn Session?

  • Writer: Andrea Lowry
    Andrea Lowry
  • Aug 30
  • 2 min read

Becoming a parent is one of the most life-changing experiences you’ll ever have. Those first few days with your baby are filled with wonder, exhaustion, joy, and a love so powerful it’s almost indescribable. But here’s the truth: the newborn stage passes in the blink of an eye.

Within just a couple of weeks, your baby will already start to change—eyes open longer, cheeks filling out, stretches replacing those naturally curled-up poses. And while every stage of your baby’s growth is beautiful, the newborn phase is the one you can never get back.


Why Parents Often Regret Skipping a Newborn Session

I’ve heard it time and time again:

  • “I thought I’d have more time.”

  • “I was so overwhelmed after delivery, I didn’t realise how quickly the days were slipping by.”

  • “I planned to take photos myself, but the lighting and poses just weren’t the same.”

By the time parents think about scheduling, their baby is already a month old—and while older baby portraits are still lovely, they don’t capture those tiny details that vanish almost overnight: the wrinkled fingers, the flaky skin, the button nose, the way they curl perfectly in your arms.


Photos That Become Family Heirlooms

Newborn portraits aren’t just pictures for today—they’re treasures for tomorrow. They’re the photos you’ll hang on your wall, the images you’ll show your child when they ask what they looked like as a baby, the memories you’ll hold onto long after those newborn days are gone.

When parents look back, almost no one regrets doing a newborn session. But many regret not doing it.


The Window Is Short

The best time to schedule a newborn session is within the first 5–14 days after birth, when babies are still naturally sleepy and curly. Because of this limited timeframe—and because photographers book up quickly—most families reserve their spot during pregnancy.


Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

If you’re on the fence, ask yourself: Would I rather look back and wish I had, or look back and be glad I did?


These portraits aren’t just for you today—they’re for your child, your family, and generations to come.


📅 Now is the time to schedule your newborn session. Reach out today to secure your spot, and let’s capture these once-in-a-lifetime moments before they slip away.


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