I'm pretty sure every photographer has their favourite items that they use in every single session - it might be a favourite basket or beanie, or maybe a cute little felted heart. I have a few favourites of my own which I'll share below, and I betcha a couple of them might not be what you were expecting! Here's my top 5 list of items that I use in every single newborn session: 1. Beanbag - my posing beanbag is soo versatile - I can use it for so many different poses and props! Its really just like a big soft bed, I add different fabric drops to change the colour theme for the session, or add props like a newborn swing - baby can be lying down, or tushie-up, or anything in between! 2. Heater - I keep my studio at a nice comfortable temperature for the adults (the room is air-conditioned), and I use a little portable space heater around the space to keep baby super cozy and comfortable. This is perfect, parents are able to relax at a comfortable temperature (without raising a sweat!) and baby is nice and warm, relaxed and sleepy with the gentle heater on! 3. Shusher - ahh this is an amazing little tool! The Baby Shusher is perfect for settling unsettled bubs... I used to use a white noise app on my phone, but this is so much better, saves my phone battery and keeps baby nice and calm and settled. It also helps insulate baby against any sudden loud noises in the studio. I've had so many parents say (when their session is finished) that they are going straight to a baby store to buy one for themselves - that's how awesome it is! 4. The Perfect Posie - this is a cute little mini donut shaped beanbag created by an Australian Newborn Photographer - I use this in every session, whether as a stand alone prop, or under a beautiful soft curly rug. Its perfect for getting baby in that cute curled position, with all the support they need. They snooze so peacefully in this! 5. Last but not least, its Lavender Oil! Nope, not on the baby, on me!! When I have a newborn session scheduled, I'm very careful not to wear any perfume or overwhelming scents on my body, and just before baby comes through the door, I apply some lavender oil on myself to create a beautiful, calm and relaxed environment for baby, and families. So there you have it - my top 5 items that I use in every single newborn session. Did any of these surprise you? Hilary Hudson Photography
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Ahh the mighty toddler... often as the photographer, we are at the whim of their moods!! I have lots of tricks up my sleeve to help with their co-operation and I try to spend a good amount of time just chatting and connecting with them before I even pick up the camera. But you know what? Sometimes they just don't want to sit with the baby! And I totally get it - they've just had their little world changed forever, they are no longer the entire focus of their parents eyes, suddenly they have a new brother or sister who is taking up some of their spotlight. And sure, they love their new sibling, but they dont always want to be photographed with them. Don't feel bad if your toddler wont co-operate during their session, I can assure you its quite normal. When we have a little lady or gent who simply doesn't want to sit next to the new baby, we need to get creative. And that's where Photoshop and some creative posing comes to the rescue to give you those sibling photos that are so important! In this example, our gorgeous young man will happily pose calmly on his own - great! Look at those amazing eyes by the way! Next step - capture the cute baby brother on his own in the same background... And then finally, blend the two together, creating a composite image in Photoshop! This is another way to create sibling photos - photograph baby in the prop on their own... Sit sibling next to the empty prop - often a favourite toy, or a phone playing cartoons above my head will get them to look... Voila! Final image created as a composite! This is also the method I normally use with pets and newborns, nice and safe, especially for the nervous fur-babies. Want to know more? Contact me here now! Newborn photography Gold Coast Brisbane newborn photographer Baby photographer Gold Coast, Tamborine Photographer, Logan Photographer, Scenic Rim photographer, baby portraits Gold Coast. Sibling photos Brisbane You might also like:
The tiny details and why they matter... Why you should book before your baby arrives... What to expect in your newborn shoot... A newborn photography session is probably the first portrait session you will do with your beautiful new bundle - these sessions are so important for capturing everything that is special and amazing about your precious new baby. At Hilary Hudson Photography, I aim to capture every little detail - from props to baskets and beanbags, elaborate setups to simple ones, focusing on natural poses that are all about showcasing your gorgeous little one, and of course - all their teeny tiny details. Close up images of your tiny baby's tiny features just make me swoon! These close up images can often become some of your favourite images from your newborn photography session. Our babies grow so quickly, and it can be so easy to forget just how teeny they once were. Some of my favourite details to capture are: - lips, pouting, smiling - eyelashes - feet and toes - the curve of a cheek or a dimple - little fingers - a curl of hair - the little button nose All of these little details are unique and offer a little glimpse to their future personalities! These tiny details (and eeek - those little feet are my favourite!) will make you smile for years to come. Documenting these little features will help you remember these details forever! I ADORE capturing these precious early moments with your new baby. Your life is about to change in the most amazing way possible - let me document those beautiful memories for you, tiny details and all!
Contact me now for more info about a newborn photography session! Its such an exciting time when you've got a little one on the way - I mean, you've got SO many things to think about and organise - the cot, the nappies, a stroller, change table, baby clothes, getting the car seat installed, having scans, writing your birth plan and wow... the list seems endless doesn't it? Thinking about booking a newborn portrait session seems like a LONG way off - you've got plenty of time, right? Plus - how can we book a session in, when we aren't exactly sure WHEN baby is going to arrive??!! Did you know that the ideal time to do your newborn portrait session is when they are between 6-16 days old to make the most of that super curled, super sleepy window? Personally, I only book a certain amount of newborn sessions each month. When your book your newborn portrait session with Hilary Hudson Photography, you are reserving a spot in my calendar based on your due date. The actual session isn't scheduled until after you let me know your baby has arrived - and thats when we schedule the exact session date. This requires a lot of flexibility on the photographers behalf, as you can imagine! Here's my top reasons for booking your newborn session while you're still pregnant:
So - when should I book? Ideally, around your 2nd trimester is best. I am often booked out months in advance, and you know what? Its an awful feeling turning clients away simply because I cant fit them in. Please dont let that happen to you! But what if my baby has already been born? You know what? Lots of families dont even think about doing a newborn photography session until after the baby has been born. If this is you, you’re certainly not alone. If your baby has already been born please contact me ASAP to check last minute availability. I might be able to fit you in if other babies have arrived a little earlier or later than planned. Also, if your baby is already older than 3-4 weeks, you don’t have to miss out! I regularly photograph ‘older newborn’ babies and I also offer an Older Newborn Session which are suitable for babies aged up to about 8 weeks. Want to know more? Do you have any questions about doing a newborn photography session? Would you like to book? Contact me here for more info - I'm really looking forward to meeting you! If you enjoyed this, you might also like:
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Hilary Hudson Photography Newborn and Family Photographer Based at Tamborine QLD and servicing all areas of SE QLD, including Gold Coast, Logan, Scenic Rim and Brisbane areas. #tamborine #newbornphotography #newbornphotographer #newbornphotographerbrisbane #newbornphotographertamborine #goldcoastphotographer #babyphotography #babyphotographergoldcoast #babyphotographybrisbane #brisbanephotographer #bestnewbornphotography #brisbanenewbornphotography #goldcoastnewbornphotographer #newbornphotographerbrisbane #babyphotographygoldcoast #babyphotographerlogan #babyphotographertamborine #babyphotographerbeaudesert #tamborinephotographer #tamborinemountainphotographer #mounttamborinephotographer #yarrabilbaphotographer #beenleighphotographer #jimboombaphotographer #scenicrimphotographer #canungraphotographer #goldcoastmaternityhospital #matermothers #goldcoastprivatematernity #pindaraprivatematernity Have you ever wondered what happens during a newborn session? I mean, how do photographers manage to capture all those gorgeous sleepy photos, when you hear so many stories of newborns never sleeping?!! If you've never attended a newborn session before, you're probably wondering how it all works! So here is a little run-down on what happens during your newborn session here at Hilary Hudson Photography. When you arrive: My newborn sessions are typically scheduled in the mornings as I find that babies are usually much more settled at that time (avoiding the afternoon "witching hour" at all costs!!). Please try to arrive at my Tamborine Studio as close as possible to this scheduled time if you can - although I totally get that having a newborn baby in the house can make things hectic, so please just text me if you are going to be late - no stress at all!! I will welcome you into the studio where you can sit and relax as we go over a few details and chat. Everything will be set up and ready to go, and you can expect the session to last anywhere between 1-3 hours (depending on the collection you have chosen). I have a TV in the studio and a box of toys to help keep the younger family members entertained. I keep the air conditioned studio at a comfortable temperature all year round, with the use of heaters to keep baby warm and cozy when they are unwrapped or naked. What to bring: All my newborn sessions include the use of items from my large selection of props, baskets, beds, wraps, rompers, flokatis, backdrops, beanies/bonnets/headbands, teddies, floral arrangements etc. If there is anything specific from my collection that you'd like to include, (have a look through my newborn gallery for inspiration!) please be sure to make a note of that in your Client Info Form, which you will have completed prior to the session. You are welcome to bring along any special family items, or heirlooms that you'd also like to include. The session: Before we begin, I will dress your baby in a romper of your choice, and then wrap them in several different coloured wraps based on the colours you chose in your Client Info Form. I find that starting with a wrapped baby helps them to feel safe and secure and more likely to drift off to sleep. Family and sibling poses are done first - and we will do a number of poses with each family member holding baby. I also have a number of tricks up my sleeve for those toddler siblings who are less willing to have photos taken with their new baby brother or sister! Once the family/sibling photos are done, you can sit back, relax and watch your baby be the star of the show! I will move baby around the studio, gradually unwrapping them as I go, and using different props and set ups to create a gallery of images of your beautiful baby. I've been photographing babies for many years now, and newborn safety is my highest priority. I will only pose babies in what they are comfortable with, and in a natural way. I've had many clients call me a "baby whisperer" (although I can assure you, I never felt that way when my own kids were babies!) so please dont worry that your baby wont sleep!! Most babies will wake at least once during the session, and this is when you can expect to feed them if need be, as we settle them back down for the rest of the session. You should also know that if sleep doesn’t happen, that’s okay! We will take a break or work with what baby is giving us. Wide-eyed newborn photos are beautiful too! Your baby will look perfect whether they are awake or asleep :) After the session: After we have finished capturing your little one, I will head back to the office to download your images and do the first of many backups so your images are always secure. I will choose a favourite from your session, edit this and post your preview for social media (if you've chosen to have one). I will let you know when you can expect to receive your online gallery - and from there you get to see your final images and choose your favourites! Any Questions? Do you have any questions about doing a newborn photography session? Would you like to book? Contact me here for more info - I'm really looking forward to meeting you! If you enjoyed this, you might also like:
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