Newborn Prep Guide

This guide will help you prepare for your upcoming Petite or Classic Newborn Session.
Following will help your session run as smoothly as possible.

  • Parent/sibling/family portraits are done at the start of session and generally will take 30-45 minutes. Due to the size of the studio and duration of the session, it is highly recommended that siblings be present for their portion of the session only. Rocanville has a brand new Aquatic Centre, a great library and yummy Chinese Food!

  • If you plan to circumcise, schedule with healing time in mind.

  • Prepare for a 2-3 hour Classic Newborn Session… we run on baby’s time and feeding, burping and settling takes patience- prepare for the possibility of running longer than expected.

  • If breastfeeding try to reduce intake of caffeine, carbonated drinks and gassy foods 24 hours prior to session.

  • Try your best to keep babe awake an hour prior to session.

  • ***Give baby large feed before arriving at the studio.
    Be prepared to feed baby throughout the session if needed. The studio is a judge-free and breastfeeding friendly zone!

  • Bring baby to session in a button/zipper-down sleeper. They will not be photographed in the clothes you bring them in.

  • A pacifier is highly encouraged. Usage will be minimal and therefore nipple confusion will not occur.

  • Room will be very warm, dress in layers for your own comfort.

  • See here for outfit ideas.

Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns!