Welcome to newborn photography at Alina Pettersen Foto

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Welcome to newborn photography at Alina Pettersen Foto.

I'm really looking forward to photographing your baby – the most precious thing you have!

This guide is for you – so you can be as well prepared as possible for your newborn session with me.

If you're breastfeeding, try to avoid spicy food for 24 hours before the session. Little baby tummies don't like spicy food.
Bring a dummy, whether your baby uses one or not. I take the liberty of using a dummy to settle the baby – it won't affect them in such a short time.
Dress your baby in loose clothing. Avoid bodysuits that have to be pulled over the head – a sleepsuit that's easy to take off is ideal.
Give your baby plenty of extra food in the 12 hours before you come – this is especially important for breastfed babies.

Feed your baby before putting them in the car seat to drive to me. That way they'll be sound asleep when you arrive, and we can start taking photos straight away.

Is there anything your baby received as a birth gift that you'd like to include in the photos? Bring it along. It could be a cuddly toy, a blanket knitted by grandma, or a little hat that the eldest sibling wore in their baby photos.

Feel free to trim your baby's nails – they show clearly in close-up detail shots. :)

It's very warm in my studio when I photograph babies, so wear lighter layers under your jumper that you can strip down to when it gets too warm.

Bring extra milk in a bottle. That way I can feed the baby if they wake up in the middle of a pose, so we avoid an extra feeding break. It saves us lots of time!
Try to keep your baby awake for the hours before the session. Lay them on the changing table and play with them. This is very important, so that your baby can fall into a deep sleep when you arrive.
We can take some photos of mum and dad together with the baby if you'd like.

If you're having parent photos taken, make sure you wear matching, neutral clothes without labels or large patterns.