It’s started. You got the double line on your test and you’re spending way too much time looking up “newborn photographer near me” online. Choosing a newborn photographer is like online dating – you browse the apps, looking for someone who stands out. You screenshot the ones that look promising and send to your friends and family, asking “what do you think about this one?”. You scroll websites, look at stories, do the whole FBI level deep dive. If “newborn photographer near me” is one of your top searches, I’ll share my top tips for finding the best newborn photographer for your family below!
Looking for “newborn photographer near me”? Here’s how to choose the best newborn photographer for your family!
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Look at galleries – LOTS of ’em.
This is the most important thing, y’all. You’re gonna want to see more than one full gallery, or curated Instagram or website images. If you’re looking for in-home newborn photography, a studio session isn’t going to make a ton of sense for you to look through. You’ll want to check out in-home newborn sessions, right? And they can absolutely vary depending on a variety of factors. Ask to see newborn sessions with siblings, if that applies to your family, or with pets – or maybe with homes that don’t get a ton of light. This’ll help you greatly on your “newborn photographer near me” search!
Check reviews and ask family and friends for their recommendations.
Want to know what it’s like to work with one of the “newborn photographer near me” on your list? Hear from families who actually worked with them! I always tell clients that the best way to get a senes of what it’s like to work with me is to read reviews; you’ll get honest opinions directly from families and a better understanding of what the client experience is like from their perspective.
Look for years of experience with newborns
Think about doctors; if you have an injury to your eye, a GI doctor might be able to give you some insights as to what’s going on – but if you want to get to the root of your problem, you’re going to go to an ophthalmologist. Same applies to photographers! We all specialize in our own specific style, whether if be weddings or real estate photography or in my case, young families and newborns.
The newborn period is so fleeting and once that time passes, it’s gone. Yes, your baby will still be absolutely precious and you’ll love every minute of it, but there’s no going back to those first few weeks. Finding someone who can absolutely guarantee that you’ll get amazing newborn portraits is essential.
Are there other perks that your photographer offers?
Aside from the experience and skill that your newborn photographer offers, you’ll find that photographers offer a range of special perks when you use them. Does your photographer offer a studio option as well as an in-home option? Are hair and makeup services included? Is there a client closet that is available? Is it for just parents, or children as well? All things to consider when diving through your “newborn photographer near me” search results!
Does this photographer offer packages or sessions that can grow with your family?
Imagine your portraits on your walls at home; you’ll want consistency in your images, with a consistent editing style and photographic eye. A First Year Collective might be a great option for your family, or family sessions as your baby grows. Choose a photographer who is experienced with children as they grow to keep a similar style in your framed portraits at home!
Enjoy this post? I’m so glad! Feel free to contact me to chat about your newborn session. You might also like:
Awarded “Best Main Line Maternity Photographer” & “Best Main Line Newborn Photographer” by Main Line Parent
Veronika Paluch is an award-winning and highly sought after maternity, newborn, baby, and family photographer offering luxury, organic fine art portraits and an impeccable client experience. She specializes in documenting authentic connections and simple moments of children & families and the quiet beauty of motherhood. Stripping away all of the extras – the costumes, the props, the rigid posing – leaves room for her to capture classic, timeless images that showcase love & family connection.
Veronika serves clients in her beautiful natural light studio, as well as on location throughout the Greater Philadelphia area including the Main Line, Wayne, Plymouth Meeting, King of Prussia, Devon, Malvern, Paoli, Exton, West Chester, Swarthmore, Media, South Jersey, and Northern Delaware.
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