Newborn Photography Session | Estee

Best NYC Newborn Photography Session

Estee was one of those babies that you want to keep photographing. I couldn’t stop staring at her, she was so gorgeous! As many photographers could tell you when newborns have the most perfect features, it’s a dream. Estee had a full set of dark hair and creamy skin. Mom said that all of the nurses made note of her locks when she was born! And the most smushable lips! She was a dream baby.

I sent Estee’s mom my newborn prep guide and was slightly nervous when she said that Estee is very alert and awake during the day. I need newborns to be nice and sleepy in order to pose them. In fact, I typically hear the opposite, and many parents tell me their baby sleeps all of the time.

Estee’s mom did a great job in prepping her daughter for her newborn session, and Estee snoozed right along. I have parents keep their baby up for 90 minutes prior to the start of the session. I can’t emphasize how much this helps for the session! I usually hear that the client’s baby sleeps all of the time, and this is generally true. However once a baby is posed naked and moved around, they are a lot more alert, so getting them extra sleepy is super important!

At the end of the session Estee’s mom requested some awake shots. These were her favorite and she chose so many cute expressions her daughter made for her final package.

Michelle Levinson Photography specializes in newborn, milestone and one year photography sessions in NYC and the surrounding areas including Rockland, Westchester, Long Island, Manhattan, Northern New Jersey and Connecticut. Don’t hesitate to reach out for more information if you are looking for a NYC newborn photographer!