While I always recommend scheduling your newborn sessions during the second – third trimester of pregnancy, I do accept last minute bookings too if availability allows.
Currently living and photographing babies in Dubai, I have noticed that culturally a lot of families do not leave the house with the brand new baby till day 40 unless it’s a doctor’s appointment. I do have a lot of inquiries to photograph slightly older newborns. Sometimes I do refer those sessions to lifestyle photographers , but if availability allows I always take on the challenge.
Some babies do have to stay in the NICU longer than expected and we photograph them as soon as they are discharged and given green light by the doctors.
So not all baby photography sessions happen on days 4-15; some are scheduled when the baby is 2 months or slightly older and it’s totally fine. With my experience and patience, I do make it work. It just might take a little bit more patience and time. ( link to the blog about How Do I Make My Newborns Sleep)
Baby Lyhaan in the photographs above was born at the end of January but we only got to photograph him in April due to prematurity. The session went excellent and we made sure Lyhaan felt comfortable and very looked after. His newborn photography gallery looks as newborn-ish as it possibly can and is cherished by his wonderful family!
