When Should You Schedule Newborn Photos? A Greenville Photographer's Guide:

One of the most common questions I receive is, “When should I schedule newborn photos?” The truth is there’s no wrong time. While many photographers recommend sessions within the first two weeks, I love photographing babies around one month old.

By this age, your baby is still tiny, cuddly, and squishy, but they've also started to develop the features and expressions that make them look like your baby. They are usually a little more "awake" and expressive, which allows for a mix of sleepy, cozy images and those cute eye-open moments. It creates a more natural storytelling feel to your gallery without the pressure of a very narrow newborn window.

Parents have usually had a little more time to recover, settle into life with a newborn, and feel more comfortable being in photos themselves.

The good news: whether your baby is 10 days old or 6 weeks old, beautiful newborn photos are always possible! If you're looking for a relaxed, baby-led newborn photography experience in Greenville, SC, I'd love to help you capture this season of life.