Preparation Guide - Super fresh newborn

How to get organised for your super fresh session:


Read through the session planner & fill in your questionnaire. This helps me understand what you would like most out of the session and our time together. Please confirm if you're wanting the session to be at your home (include address in the questionnaire) or in hospital what your room number is. Your super fresh session is pencilled in the system around your due date. As we know babies arrival is so unpredictable, they may come early or late so to take all the stress off once they are here that's when we officially lock in a session date. Please let me know as soon as there are signs of labour, this will help me immensely to know to keep my schedule clear then let me know when baby is here, communication is key! Incredibly important for a super fresh session you really do need to get in touch asap. Super fresh sessions are scheduled on week day mornings around 10am.


Let me know when baby has arrived


As soon as you can let me know when bubs is here. I will send you my availability to choose from so we can lock in the session date. Please know that sessions take place on week day mornings around 10am.

Session day


There isn't anything to prepare for, I literally come with just my camera and capture you as you are. No makeup or fancy dress needed. Just pack something that you are going to be comfortable to wear for the session. This is a raw and intimate time you will be so fresh postpartum. Once I'm there it's time to let go of any stresses and just be in the moment. There is minimal movement needed so if you want to sit for the whole session with me helping move baby around then thats perfect. Your comfort is a huge priority for me.


What happens next?


2 weeks after our session you will receive your preview images to choose from. This is when you are welcome to upgrade if you wish to. 2 weeks later you will receive your final image gallery ready to download, save and share.

How to prepare your baby for the shoot

Good to know

I really encourage you to have baby wearing just a nappy then wrapped in a swaddle/blanket so that they are snug and warm enough this way we can unwrap them during the shoot. Or if you have your own outfit in mind please have them wearing what you would like them in prior to my arrival. New babies typically don't love being naked so we will avoid stripping them down and upsetting them during the session. Unless they need a nappy change of course.

If your first time parents please know I'm here to help. I can be hands on if you need help changing them or getting you comfortable for feeding. I know exactly how it feels, it's all the unknown and I am here to support you.

FAQ

Can my partner be at the session?

Yes, the session is definitely focused on baby and mum but partners are most welcome

Can my other kid/s be at the session?

I recommend keeping this session as stressfree as possible. If you plan to be at hospital and you have a toddler/kid/s that are happy and keen to be there then I am more than happy. It is a small space and I just don't want to put any pressure or expectation on kids as they adjust to meeting a new sibling. A newborn session is much better time to capture kids together when they have had a little more time to get to know them and we have more time during the session. If you're at home it's a lot easier to have additional kids about just because they will be comfortable in their own space and can come and go as they please.

If you have any worries or questions please feel free to message me.

My inbox is always open.


hello@augustluxe.com

On the day of the session if you need to get in touch with me my cell phone number is 0273585265.



Reason for postponing your session:


  • If I do not hear from you, I will not turn up unless you confirm time and room number with me, just incase you or baby are requiring extra medical care
  • If I am sick or I am needed to care for my son if he's unwell - the health and safety of your newborn bubble is incredibly important
  • If you simply need more time and request to postpone a few days


If you have an extremely awful night and want the option to postpone please let me know asap and I can let you know if I have availability to change or not.