Is Newborn Photography Worth It?

Welcoming a new child into your family is one of the most precious, stressful, beautiful, and chaotic times in your life. There’s so much to do and so much to learn about your new little one (even if you’ve had several children already). So I get it – putting the time and investment into a newborn photography session may sound like a lot to take on. Is it worth it?

The short answer is “yes, absolutely,” but it’s worth it in more ways than you might think.

Newborn Photography Doesn’t Have to Be Difficult or Exhausting

When parents-to-be ask if newborn photography is worth it, they’re usually imagining that “it” to be a lot more complicated than it really is. In fact, your baby’s photo session is far easier on you than you expect, because I take care of it all.

At my Bucks County portrait studio, I handle all the planning for you. I’ll get a sense of your tastes and the types of portraits you want for your baby and then I’ll handle all the details and styling. My studio is fully stocked with all the props, wraps, and accessories we need, so all you have to do is show up with your baby. Throughout the session, you can just relax in my comfy studio while I take care of everything, minus some occasional help with soothing your baby or changing their diaper. You can take a nap, catch up on emails, and feel at home.

A One-Time-Only Opportunity

Part of the reason newborn photography is so cherished by parents is that it takes an incredibly short, fleeting moment in time and preserves it forever. Your baby will only be this tiny once, and only for a matter of days. It’s so much better to have these mementos that you can enjoy any time than to one day realize that you’re forgetting all those tiny toes and sweet sleepy eyelids and that you don’t have any portraits to transport you back to this amazing time.

The Lifelong Investment of Newborn Photography

Newborn portraits are some of those sentimental treasures that only become more meaningful as time goes on. The more your child grows and changes, the more you’ll be able to enjoy looking back and reminiscing about how much they’ve changed and about the journey between then and now.

You’ll be looking back on your child’s newborn photos for so many of their future milestones: birthdays, graduations, their wedding, you name it. The more time goes on, the more you’ll thank yourself for taking the time to get beautiful professional portraits.

Giving Yourself and Your Family the Gift of Newborn Photography

If you have a baby on the way, newborn photography is one of those investments you’ll thank yourself for in the years to come. As a Bucks County newborn photographer, I’m honored to help your family capture these once-in-a-lifetime heirloom portraits and to make the process surprisingly simple for you. Contact Samantha Wilson Photography today and let’s chat!