If you’re pregnant and thinking:
“I still have time… I’ll book newborn photos after the baby gets here.”
I love your optimism.
But newborns? They do not respect timelines.
Here’s the truth most parents don’t find out until it’s too late:
The best time to book newborn photos is while you’re still pregnant.
Why Waiting Sounds Logical (But Rarely Works)
I totally get it. When you’re expecting, your brain is already juggling:
- doctor appointments
- baby gear decisions
- names
- nursery plans
- and approximately 4,000 Amazon tabs
Newborn photos feel like a “future you” problem.
But once baby arrives?
You’re tired. Emotional. Healing. Running on coffee and adrenaline.
That’s when I get messages like:
“Do you have any openings this week?”
And sometimes… I don’t. 
Why Newborn Photographers Book by Due Date
Newborn sessions aren’t booked by baby’s birthday — they’re booked by due date windows.
Why?
Because babies decide when they arrive. Sometimes, they leave quickly from the hospital and sometimes they require a lengthier stay. If this happens, its’ completely fine! No need to stress! Depending on the length of the stay, we can push the date!
And sessions work best within the first 7–14 days, when they’re still sleepy, curly, and flexible.
To keep sessions calm, safe, and unrushed, I only take a limited number of due dates per month.
That means:
flexibility if baby comes early or late
no overbooking
a relaxed experience for you
What Booking Early Actually Looks Like
Booking early does NOT mean you’re locking in a specific date before baby arrives.
It means:
- we reserve space around your due date
- once baby is born, you let me know
- we finalize your session date based on baby’s arrival
Simple. Stress-free. No guessing.
“But What If I End Up Not Wanting to Be in the Photos?”
This is something moms worry about — especially first-time moms. They are uncomfortable, they don’t feel pretty… it’s hard to know what to expect when you deliver a baby until you do it!
Here’s what I’ve learned after years of photographing newborns for families in Big Spring, Midland, Odessa, Lubbock, San Angelo, and Abilene:
No one regrets having the photos. EVER! If you decide not to be in the photos, this is totally fine! We can do sibling and/or just baby! I’ve don’t TONS of just baby sessions! Although, I always encourage mom and dad to be in the photos.
What moms do regret is missing the window and having them done all together.
Once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Studio Sessions = Even More Reason to Book Ahead
Because my sessions are done in-studio:
- lighting is controlled
- temperature is perfect for baby
- props and wraps are ready
- and you don’t have to prepare your home
That calm experience only works when the schedule isn’t overloaded — which is why I protect my calendar carefully.
The Bottom Line
If you’re expecting a baby in the next few months and newborn photos are even maybe on your list:
Reach out now.
You don’t have to finalize every detail.
You don’t have to feel 100% ready.
You just need a spot held — so future-you doesn’t miss it.
Studio located in Big Spring, Texas, serving families from all over West Texas — and absolutely worth the drive for a calm, boutique newborn experience. If you just had your baby and didn’t even know newborn photos were a thing… it’s ok! Call me asap! Don’t miss it, you will be so sad that you did! 432-270-2255
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