I have had several parents reach out to me wanting to photograph their newborns but are nervous in doing so due to Covid. Here are a few a options and safety precautions suggest when photographing your newborn.

1. Outdoor session. I know this means you can’t take those “studio” poses but outdoor newborn sessions are truly lovely.
2. Wear a mast. Whether it’s outdoor or indoor, I would wear a mask to fully protect the baby. Their immune systems aren’t fully developed and you never want to risk their safely.
3. Take a shower. This may seam overly cautious but even before needing to take extra safety precautions, I always took a shower before newborn sessions and removed my shoes as soon as I entered my clients home.
4. Have the parents pose the baby. This will take a bit more time and patience but not handling the baby is safer. You can still guide the parents and get all the normal shots you typically get, it will just take longer.
5. Hand sanitizer. This feels so basic but I always carried a bottle in my camera bag for years. It only takes a few seconds and really makes such a difference.

I feel bad for any new parents over this time. Mothers have had to go to appointments alone, baby showers have been canceled and just a host of disappointments due to all the safety precautions. One thing you don’t need to sacrifice is your newborn session. You can opt to take them outdoors or even take them when the baby is a few weeks or a month old. You won’t regret scheduling a session even if your baby is a bit older than you first imagined. 

As parents, don’t be afraid to ask your photographer to take every precaution and do whatever your family is comfortable with. We are here to keep you all safe and serve you to our very best. If you do have any further questions, feel free to send me an email. I would be happy to chat and further discuss your options for newborn sessions.