When choosing a newborn photographer for your baby’s first portraits, it’s so important to know who you are hiring. You have to look past the pretty photos. What kind of experience do they offer, and more importantly what is their experience with newborns?

Newborn Photography Education

I have invested thousands of dollars into education and training, and I have spent hundreds of hours with newborn babies. I know babies. I know when they are hungry, when they are about to smile, how to make them sleep, and how to handle them safely. I know how to position your baby so that they look perfect in your arms and we get their precious face showing for the camera to capture. I’ve got a workflow down pat that makes the session flow seamlessly and calmly for tired new parents (well...until you throw a toddler in the mix!). I’ve learned what clients love the most in their images and now curate a gallery of images where every image is cherished.

Experience Over Time

When I first started in newborn photography- I didn’t know ANY of that. It’s taken years of experience and training to gain the confidence I have today. I look back at photos where you couldn’t even see the baby’s face and want to hide in a corner. And now….my clients often refer to me as the “baby whisperer.”

Parents have left their session thanking me not only for beautiful photos but for teaching them a swaddling technique or way to soothe their baby. To me, this is just as important as being able to create beautiful photos. You can never get these days with your tiny newborn back and should be confident that you are entrusting him/her with an experienced newborn photographer!

What You Can Expect

When you can do that, you are able to relax and together we can create the most beautiful memories. While you may be getting less sleep than ever, these truly are the best days. They will go by too fast, but because of photography and our heirloom products, you can hold onto them forever.

Baby girl sleeping and swaddled for newborn photos with Kristin Wood Photography.

Baby girl with arms up by her head. Photo by Kristin Wood Photography.

Mom and newborn baby girl | Kristin Wood Photography

First time parents hold baby girl for family portraits with Kristin Wood Photography.

Dad and his baby girl | Kristin Wood Photography

Dad holding baby and mom giving her a kiss | Kristin Wood Photography

Mom holding her baby girl in her lap | Kristin Wood Photography

Parents sitting on couch in studio in Westport admiring newborn baby girl | Kristin Wood Photography

Mom and Dad looking at each other holding their daughter | Kristin Wood Photography

Studio newborn photo of Mom, Dad and their daughter. Photo by Kristin Wood Photography.

New mom holding her daughter for newborn photos in Westport studio with Kristin Wood Photography.

Classic newborn portrait in all white with Kristin Wood Photography in Westport, CT.

Mom kissing her daughter during newborn session with Kristin Wood Photography.

Mom and Dad looking at their daughter during newborn session. Photos by Kristin Wood Photography.

Kristin Wood Photography, LLC specializes in Newborn, Maternity and Family Photography serving Fairfield County and surrounding areas including Greenwich, Westport, New Canaan, Ridgefield, Stamford, Fairfield, New Haven, Manhattan, and Westchester County. If you are interested in booking a session, please contact me here.

I would love to begin planning a portrait session for you. Whether you want an outdoor beach or field setting or a cozy in-studio or in-home setting, we will design the perfect session to suit your family. I provide a luxury photography experience with a full client closet, personalized wardrobe styling, hair and makeup artists, and custom album and wall art designs for your home.