By Kat Knuth, Longmont Newborn Photographer
When booking a newborn photography client as a Longmont newborn and family photographer, I usually recommend that parents schedule their sessions between 4-12 days after birth to capture that all too fleeting newborn look. Truthfully, I can work with babies of any age, but this is a great window to start with! However, I adored the challenge or working with an older baby in this newborn photography session! He was about five weeks old and his parents were so kind and welcoming. I knew we would create beautiful art together as I photographed their sweet family.
Working in the living room this time, I set up a simple set that reflected what I observed in the home. Mom and dad seemed to enjoy spending time outside (and who wouldn’t? Longmont, Colorado, and neighboring areas are just so gorgeous!) so we selected an adorable knit fisherman outfit out for their son to wear.
Older babies are often harder to keep asleep during their newborn photography sessions. They’re developmentally more interested in their environments now and staying awake to see what’s happening! But, with a cozy warm house and being wrapped up, this Longmont baby was more than happy to oblige me with some dreamy, sleepy poses.
My favorite shots from this session are by far the simplest. Laying this newborn boy against my gray posing cushion and wrapping him in a white cloth, I was able to capture his details without any distracting elements. When he began to wake, I switched to let mom and dad hold him. I loved watching their connection as they held and interacted with their son and with each other. It was so beautiful and reminded me why I do what I do as a Longmont newborn and family photographer.
