Fresh 48: Why you should hire your own photographer

My mom is forever telling me that parents nowadays have all kinds of “new fangled” lingo for everything we do.
 
Like Fresh 48.
 
Have you ever heard of a Fresh 48?
 
It’s a newborn photo session done within the first 48 hours of the baby’s life. It usually takes place at the hospital or place of birth and captures those precious early days of getting to know your little one.
 
I know most of you are probably thinking, “Oh yeah… they have a photographer at the hospital that comes around and does those pictures.”
 
And you’re right. Most hospitals have a contracted photographer that randomly shows up at your door at some point during your stay to ask if you would like photos of your baby.
 
But did you know that you can hire a photographer in advance to do a Fresh 48 session?
 
There are some major perks to hiring your own photographer.
 
Just think about it:
 
-You will work with the photographer to choose what time would be best for your session. When you know in advance, you can take a little time to shower or freshen up before your session begins.
 
-You can discuss your preferences beforehand and what photos you would really like to have.
 
-You can arrange to have older siblings or any other special family members you want included present at the time of the planned photo session.
 
It’s a win all around.
 
Those first days with your baby are so precious, but they’re also a blur of nurses and visitors and feedings and vitals checks and paperwork…
 
Hiring a photographer to come and capture photos as you take time to really soak in those moments as a new family will give you memories you can look back on long after your baby is grown.

I have some openings for Fresh 48 sessions still in 2019, and I've opened bookings for 2020 due dates as well. Interested in learning more? Click here.