How to Prepare for Your Lifestyle Newborn Photography Session:

Thank you for choosing Athena Leila Photography to capture your lifestyle newborn photography session. See a few tips on how to prepare for your session below:

- Feed/nurse the baby prior to my arrival. Have a pacifier on hand just in case (even if you don’t plan to use one, if possible)

- Think about spots in your home that have good window light (living room, nursery, your room, patio, yard, etc.)

- Clear off table tops, counters, couches (or anything that might show in the background) so they are clutter free.

- If you have any special items (heirlooms, blankets, knit hits/hair accessories) we can try to incorporate them into a few shots. Please have them out and ready.

-Clothing for the whole family - neutral tones look fresh, clean and bright in the home.

*For you: anything pretty, feminine, casual, comfortable, preferably a dress if that is your style

*For your husband & older children: anything that coordinates with you and is flattering.

*For the baby: a diaper (plain white - no prints that would be great but if not that’s ok), a plain onsie, or anything you prefer to coordinate with the family

***The newborn lifestyle look has a charming and organic feel to it … shots include - all of the family members holding and interacting with the baby together, kisses, cuddles, touching tiny baby hands and feet, smiling at the baby and each other and also admiring the baby’s tiny features are all encouraged. I will direct you but the goal is to capture the essence of your family as naturally as possible. If you have any specific things that you do or places where you spend a ton of time together we can aim to capture those real life moments.

If you have any questions, ideas or thoughts please let me know prior to the session :-) Looking forward to capturing your darling newborn babe and family!

Thanks,

Athena F.