I am a Pretoria Lifestyle Newborn Photographer, but shoot all over Gauteng and travel frequently to the Garden Route.

Lifestyle newborn shoots are awesome as it takes place in the comfort of your own house. These type of photographs are more documentary style with candid moments. I do give guidance with posing during the shoot (so don’t worry if you are not comfortable in front of the camera). I usually shoot in a room where there is enough natural light coming through. This family was a dream to photograph and I enjoyed the fact that we included their pets as well. If you want to include your pets, remember to bath them the day before the shoot (and have some treats ready the day of the shoot). Those little feet, hands, lips, nose and hair is so adorable.

Here are a few type of photos I try to capture during a lifestyle newborn shoot:

1. The whole family together (I usually start with these shots, especially if there are young siblings)
2. Family shots with pets (this is super special. Just remember to bath your pet the day before the shoot)
3. Sibling shots
4. Mom and dad with newborn
5. Newborn and mom alone
6. Mom, sibling (s) and newborn
7. Newborn and dad alone
8. Dad, sibling (s) and newborn
9. Newborn alone
10. Detail shots of newborn (their tiny toes, hands, feet, nose, ears, hair and lips)

Clothing, makeup and hair plays a big role to ensure beautiful lifestyle photos. I usually suggest to wear light colour clothes (white, beige or soft pastels) for a lifestyle shoot. Professional makeup is a must with these shoots as I shoot very close-up with these sessions. I do have a few makeup artists I usually work with and whom I can highly recommend.