When Should You Book Your Newborn Photographer? (Hint: Earlier Than You Think)
Hi, friend. First of all — congratulations. You're growing a human, and that is the most incredible, sacred, overwhelming, beautiful thing. I'm so glad you're here.
Now, can I be real with you for a second? If you're hoping to book a newborn session in Greenville, SC — especially with me — there's one thing I want you to know right now: book early. Like, really early.
I know. You just found out you're pregnant. The nursery isn't even started yet. But I promise this is the one thing you'll be glad you did ahead of time.
So When, Exactly?
The sweet spot is somewhere between 20 and 30 weeks — your second trimester. I know that feels early, but here's the thing: I only take a limited number of sessions each month, because I want to give every single family my full attention and care. And those spots fill up fast — especially in spring and fall when it feels like every baby in the Upstate decides to arrive at once.
When you reach out and book your spot, you're not locking in a specific date. You're just reserving your place on my calendar around your due date. Once your little one makes their grand entrance, you text me, we figure out a date, and we make magic happen.
What If Life Gets in the Way and I Wait?
It happens all the time, and I get it — pregnancy is a lot. If you're in your third trimester reading this, please don't panic. Reach out anyway. I do my best to fit in late bookings when I can.
But here's what I want you to know: the ideal window for newborn photos is the first two weeks of your baby's life. That's when they're the sleepiest, the curliest, the most content to just snuggle in your arms while I quietly capture every detail. After about two to three weeks, they start to wake up more — which is adorable, but it does change the session. So if those dreamy, sleepy newborn images are what your heart is set on, booking early is how we make sure we get them.
What If My Baby Comes Early — or Decides to Stay Put?
Babies are wonderfully unpredictable. I've had mamas deliver three weeks early and two weeks late, and we always figure it out. I build flexibility into my calendar for this exact reason. You won't lose your spot. Just reach out whenever baby arrives and we'll go from there.
And if your baby spends time in the NICU — first of all, I'm sending you so much love. We will wait as long as we need to. There is no rush. These photos will be just as beautiful and just as meaningful whenever you're ready.
A Little Note on Fresh 48 Sessions
If you're also dreaming about hospital photos — those raw, real, first-hours-of-life images — that's called a Fresh 48 session, and those actually need to be booked even earlier. I photograph Fresh 48 sessions at Patewood, Prisma, and other hospitals in the Greenville area, and coordination takes a little extra lead time. So if that's on your heart, definitely mention it when you reach out.
The Bottom Line
Motherhood moves fast. Those tiny days don't last nearly long enough. I want to make sure you have someone in your corner to capture them — and booking early is how we make sure that happens.
You don't have to have everything figured out. You just have to send me a message. I'll take it from there. ❤️
Ready to grab your spot on my calendar? I'd love to hear from you. Click below and let's get your due date saved. You've got enough to think about — let me handle this one. 🤍