If you are expecting a baby, you have probably already heard that a newborn photoshoot should happen within the first two weeks. And then you look at your calendar and think: But how am I supposed to know when my baby will be born?

You don’t. And that’s completely normal. There isn’t one perfect day for every newborn. The best time depends on the kind of photographs you love, your baby’s personality and how your family is doing during those first weeks.

Classic Newborn Photography: the first 5–14 days

If you love beautifully posed newborn photographs, tiny curled-up poses, wraps, props and carefully styled setups, I recommend planning your session during the first 5–14 days after birth.

During this period, many babies still naturally curl up and sleep deeply, which makes it easier to create classic newborn poses. This is the style I call Classic Newborn.

We can create several different setups using backgrounds, wraps and props from the studio collection. The session also includes photographs with parents, siblings and the whole family, because your baby’s first days are a family story, not just a collection of baby portraits.

If this is the style you love, I recommend booking your newborn photographer during pregnancy. We use your expected due date to plan your session, and choose the exact date once your baby arrives.

Natural Simple: from birth to approximately 1 month

Maybe posed newborn photography isn’t really your thing. You want something softer, simpler and more emotional. For this, I offer Natural Simple newborn photography, which works beautifully from birth to approximately one month.

We use simple white or cream backgrounds, minimal styling and very few props. There is less focus on posed photographs of the baby alone and more attention to connection, emotions and the tiny details you will want to remember.

Your hands around your baby’s body. Tiny fingers. Little feet. The way your baby looks at you. Your first moments together. Parents and siblings also become a much bigger part of the story. So if your baby is already three or four weeks old, you haven’t missed your chance. We simply choose an approach that suits your baby and the kind of photographs you want.

What if my baby arrives early or late?

Your due date is an estimate, not a calendar appointment made by your baby. When you book your newborn photography session, we plan around your expected due date. Once your baby is born, we choose the actual session date. If your baby arrives earlier or later than expected, we simply adjust the plan.

What if my baby doesn’t sleep?

That’s okay. A newborn session is not a test of how long your baby can sleep.

There will be time for feeding, changing, cuddling and breaks whenever your baby needs them. We follow your baby’s rhythm rather than forcing the session to follow a strict schedule. Sometimes the most beautiful photographs happen in the moments we didn’t plan.

When should you book a newborn photographer?

I recommend booking during pregnancy, especially if you already know that you would like to have your baby’s first days photographed. You don’t need to know the exact date yet. Your expected due date is enough to reserve a place, and we can adjust the session once your baby arrives.

So, when is the best time?

For Classic Newborn photography, I recommend the first 5–14 days.

For Natural Simple photography, the session can work beautifully from birth to approximately one month.

And if your baby is older than that, don’t assume you’ve missed the opportunity. Beautiful newborn and baby photographs aren’t dependent on one magical date. The most important thing is choosing a style that feels right for your baby and your family. If you are expecting a baby in Skåne, Malmö, Lund or the surrounding area, you can explore both newborn photography styles and choose the one that feels most like you.

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A little note from me

The first weeks with a baby are strange. You’re tired, surrounded by tiny clothes and probably reheating the same cup of coffee for the third time. And everyone keeps telling you how quickly it will all pass. They are right.

The tiny fingers, the sleepy face, the way your baby fits against your chest. These details change so quickly. That’s why I don’t think newborn photography is about creating the “perfect” photograph. It’s about giving you something to return to when these tiny details are no longer there.