I absolutely love my job as a MetroWest Boston newborn photographer. We are in the thick of toddlerhood (chaos!) here in my home, so I live for the sweet, snuggle-filled newborn sessions on my calendar. 

My approach to newborn photography is a bit different than others in the industry. Here are some of the most common misconceptions I’ve heard about newborn photos:

 

4 mYTHS ABOUT NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY

 

1. Babies should be photographed no later than 2 weeks after birth

Nope! I feel so strongly about this one, you guys. Let’s be real: giving birth and bringing baby home is a 👏 journey 👏 and the last thing you need to worry during those early days is getting in to see your photographer. Your first week+ home is one that should be solely focused on healing, rest, and adjusting to your new normal.

Ready to come in (or have me come to you!) at 2 weeks? Awesome, let’s do it! Need more time and would rather wait until baby is 4 or even 6 weeks old? Also TOTALLY fine. We can schedule portraits when you’re ready – no strict timelines here.

4. Sessions will take 3 hours or more

Not necessarily. There is no one-size-fits-all portrait experience; especially when it comes to newborns. Every baby and every family is different. When we work together, please know that my workflow is intentionally flexible and designed to adapt to baby’s needs. This flexibility allows us to ease into things when you arrive and leaves plenty of time for feeding breaks and extra snuggles along the way (ya know, the important stuff!!)

Keeping the experience relaxing for everyone is priority number one. I give my families a range of 1.5-3 hours, zero rushed vibes here.  On the flip side, if we get a full gallery worth of images in 90 minutes…yay! We’ll wrap things up whenever you’re ready.

More reads:

3 Questions to Ask Before Hiring Your Boston Baby Photographer

Baby Registry Favorites | Newborn Photography Massachusetts

Boston Mini Sessions | The Motherhood Event

 

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed my “MetroWest Boston Newborn Photographer | Myths About Newborn Photos” feature.

Not a brand new mom, but would love beautiful portraits of you and your kiddos?! I’d love to have you at this year’s Motherhood Event in Grafton, MA on April 29, 2023. Click here for all the event details!

 

Molly Katherine is a newborn photographer serving families in Boston and MetroWest MA. Specializing in organic, connection-filled portraits, Molly provides a full-service experience ideal for busy Boston moms and their modern, on-the-go families. With a curated wardrobe, light-filled studio space and custom heirloom artwork design, Molly is passionate about serving her clients well every step of the way. If you are drawn to soft, simplistic, joy-filled images and are searching for a Boston maternity or newborn photographer, we may be a great fit.

I’d love to connect and share more about my process with you! To reserve your 2023 maternity or newborn portraits, please visit Molly Katherine Photography or reach out directly to mollykatherinephotography@gmail.com. Not quite ready, but would like to keep me in mind for the future?

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Molly serves Greater Boston, Middlesex and Worcester counties including: Brookline | Belmont | Natick | Needham | Weston | Wellesley | Sherborn | Hopkinton | Westborough | Grafton and beyond