Choosing a newborn photographer

Small Window of Time

I normally photograph newborns within the first 7-14 days of life. There are times when exceptions happen due to hospital stays or whatnot. You have a limited time frame to get these photos taken and you don’t want to be searching for someone who may or may not have availability during the days just after your baby is born. Hire a professional photographer before you deliver so you won’t waste any of those precious moments with your new baby.

Chunky Monkey Photography offers due date booking. You go ahead and book your newborn session with your due date and then we pick the actual session date once you have delivered.  Chunky Monkey Photography also offers booking after the baby is born, dates may just be limited due to availability.  Newborn sessions take place Monday-Friday and begin at 930am at the Chunky Monkey Studio. 

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They Are Only Little Once

People used to tell me that my kids will grow up in the blink of an eye. Now my kids are 17 and 13 and I don’t know where the time went. In the blink of an eye your baby will grow from this little baby that you were able to hold and snuggle with to a toddler running around that you can’t keep up with and then a teenager will emerge. Years from now you will hold the photos from your newborn session in your hands and be able to re-live the emotion of holding your child in your arms. You’ll pull out those photos and be amazed at how big your child has grown.

You are truly capturing an unforgettable and irreplaceable moment in time.

Chunky Monkey Newborns

Professional equipment is a key element to providing amazing photography.  Having the perfect lighting setup in a studio setting is critical. Also, my studio is filled with all the items you would need to have a successful newborn session.  Wraps, blankets, props, hats, headbands and so much more.  My studio is located in Azle. 

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Posing, Attention to Detail and Props

Chunky Monkey Photography will pay close attention to the details. With newborn photography, babies are posed right down to the position of their hands and lips. Blankets are smoothed out. Fabrics are ironed. Background clutter is removed. The time of day and babies’ feeding schedule are taken into consideration. The temperature and ambiance of the room is carefully planned. Every part of the image and your session is carefully planned to ensure that you get the best images possible. There are certain variables that a professional photographer knows how to manipulate to help ensure an easier and more successful session. You also get to access a professional photographers prop collection and won’t have to worry about purchasing your own props, outfits, headbands, hats, or blankets.

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Price

Last, but not least, price! Price is always the forefront of every consumers mind when choosing a photographer. Just remember the old saying, “You get what you pay for”. Going with the least expensive or whomever offers the “best deal” might not be the best decision when choosing your photographer for your newborn portraits. I am not saying to never take advantage of a special or a deal, but just look into why they might be offering it.

Remember you only have a small window to capture those first days of life so if you choose a photographer that you end up not being happy with, you cannot get those days back. I might only be present in the session for 2-4 hours, but I spend at least 10 more additional hours between all the editing, contact with the client and creating and ordering products for the client. It is more that the photo you are paying for is art and lifetime memories for clients and that should be respected and appreciated. I keep my pricing very affordable for the quality and the amount of images you receive on an on-line gallery and downloadable zip file of your high resolution images with printing rights. You are able to share both links with your family and friends. 

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Ready to talk more about finding your newborn photographer?

I hope you appreciate my experience when considering me to photograph your newborn.

If you are interested or have more questions in regards to a Chunky Monkey Newborn Photoshoot, please contact me!