When a new baby is born it totally rocks the household. It can be especially hard for toddlers to adjust to having a newborn around.
When coming into your home for a newborn session I want to make sure that your toddler is completely at ease. My goal is to make the experience quick and fun because I know from experience the toddler will be ready to move on and play as soon as possible.
I make sure to take a moment to get down on the toddlers level and introduce myself. I let the toddler know that I am a friend and that we are going to have a lot of fun. I want the toddler to know that I am genuinely interested in them and that I am not only there for the newborn.
I take all photos involving the toddler right in the beginning. I know the toddler has a lot of changes going on in their life. I don’t want to add a lot of stress. I usually only need about 20 minutes with the toddlers involvement.
I make sure to “include” the toddler by asking them to “help” me hold the baby or make the family giggle. I know toddlers love to feel helpful.
When photographing a newborn with an older sibling who is a toddler I take a very realistic and laid back approach. I never want to make your photo shoot feel stressful.
I can’t wait to capture your family soon!
