Do you know about newborn photography, which is already a standard practice in the United States? As the name suggests, it is a type of commemorative photo shoot for newborn babies, taken up to about three weeks after birth. In this article, we will introduce you to the ins and outs of newborn photography. Be sure to take photos of your newborn baby’s cute appearance and make them into precious memories!
What is Newborn Photography?
Newborn photography, which is already common in the West, refers to photographing newborn babies at about three weeks of age.
However, in Japan, some obstetricians and gynaecologists recommend waiting until babies are one month old before going outside after birth, so there are also photo studios that take photos of babies up to one and a half months old and photo studios that take photos at home. The
reason for the three-week age limit is that the baby’s appearance is close to that of when they were in the womb. Having a record of their newborn appearance is sure to be a memorable experience for both the baby and the mother and family.
How much does newborn photography cost?
Even if it’s for your precious child, you’re probably still concerned about the cost.
There will be travel expenses and other costs, but in reality it’s no different from having photos taken for a photo wedding or Shichi-Go-San ceremony.
Plan details and prices
Unlike photo shoots at a photo studio, newborn photography is done on-site, so most newborn
photography plans are package plans. Newborn photography plans tend to cost between 30,000 and 60,000 yen, with many places adding travel expenses to that price. This is not an inconvenient price, is it?
Most plans include the cost of the shoot, data, album, and portrait.
You will bring your own equipment and the photo shoot materials, and since you cannot check the photos on the spot, the data is usually included in the price.
*There are various types of photo studios, some of which have a fixed travel range and others that charge actual travel expenses, and some that can accommodate long distances.
What are the benefits and precautions of taking newborn photos?
Newborn photos are taken before the baby’s one-month checkup. Where should they be taken? How should they be photographed? There are many concerns, aren’t there? Here are some benefits and things to be aware of when taking newborn photos.
Benefits of Newborn Photography
I think the biggest benefit of newborn photography is that it allows you to preserve the joy and gratitude of the birth. It
will also be the best gift for your child in the future! Also, having a professional take photos of your baby while he or she is still a newborn is a precious experience.
Newborn photo tips
The downside is that it may be a burden on the baby and the mother. It may be a burden on the baby who is just a newborn and the mother who is not in perfect condition after giving birth. I understand the
desire to take pictures, but if you are not feeling well, please do not force yourself to take pictures, but take them at a later date.
What are the opinions of people who have used Newborn Photography?
So, what do people who have taken newborn photos think? We’ll introduce some of their experiences!
1. A midwife accompanied me!
I thought it would be a burden on the baby and mother to take the photos two weeks after birth, but the midwives were taking good care of me, so I felt at ease. It’s difficult to take photos of a newborn baby by ourselves, and we can’t go to a photo studio, so it was very helpful to have the photos taken at home.
Having a midwife accompany you on a photo-shoot is a heartening service for new parents. Even
if it’s difficult to take photos on your own, having a professional photographer and midwife will help you create wonderful memories!
2. I felt at ease knowing that the photographer was a mother.
Since the photographer is a mother, she took into consideration the physical condition of the postpartum mother, the pace of breastfeeding, and the surprisingly busy schedule of instruction during hospitalisation!
I already miss the wrinkled and fluffy skin…
I like the yawning face.
After all, it’s hard to take pictures of the second child slowly… It was a good commemorative photo.
The photographer, a mother herself, took the photos at the hospital while I was hospitalised.
I’m glad that she took the photos from a mother’s perspective into consideration, and I’m grateful that she was able to schedule the shoot without any hesitation even while I was hospitalised!
3. I want to preserve this moment
I wanted to take newborn photos after I was discharged from the hospital, so I asked a professional photographer to come to my home.
If I had booked the photo shoot before I gave birth, I could have had the photos taken sooner, but I had no idea that babies grow so quickly until I gave birth, so I made the reservation in a hurry, thinking, “I’ll regret it if I don’t take photos as a memento!”
The speed at which newborn babies grow is truly astonishing, and before you know it, you may wonder, “What? Does my baby look like a newborn?”
Of course, you’d want to get professional help to preserve this special moment!
Let’s take newborn photos ♡
In the past, it would have been hard to imagine having a professional photographer take photos of a newborn baby and keep them as a memento in the form of newborn photos.
However, now professional photographers can come to your home or maternity hospital to take photos. What’s more, it’s wonderful to have this moment captured in an image. You
can also take life-size photos that are unique to this time of year, and you can have your first commemorative photo taken by a professional photographer in the most relaxing place possible: your own home. It’s a wonderful gift for the mother who worked hard to give birth and for the cute child who has just been born!
