Pregnancy flies by faster than you think. Here's why documenting this chapter with a maternity session is one of the best gifts you can give yourself — and your future child

One of the most common questions I get from Kansas City metro families is, "When should we actually book our newborn session?" The honest answer: earlier than you think. Newborn photography works best in that sleepy, curled-up window during the first 5 to 14 days of life, when babies still have that fresh, folded-up newness and sleep deeply enough for the cozy, posed portraits so many families love.

So you're wanting to get photos of your newborn but are curious about what to expect? Do you wonder how we get those peaceful looking images? What will the parents be doing at the session? Let me shed some light as to what really happens during a newborn photography session.

Newborn days fly by fast. Here’s what to expect from your session and why timing — usually 1-2 weeks after birth — makes all the difference.