Fresh 48 Sessions: What are they and why have one?
Everyone is talking about them, but you still aren’t convinced. Read on to learn more about Fresh 48 sessions in Denton Texas, and why you absolutely need to book one today if you’re expecting!
A while back I had the absolute pleasure of photographing this little guys’ first few moments in the world. Fresh 48 sessions are some of my absolute favorite type of sessions, but I have a lot of clients ask me what they are or why they should do them. Let’s unpack that for a minute.
What is a Fresh 48 Session?
Some aspects of a Fresh 48 Session:
1. Timing: As the name suggests, it occurs within the first 48 hours after the baby is born. Because of this I only take a few a month, and you book based on your due date.
2. Location: Usually done in the hospital (I work primarily at Texas Health Presbyterian), birthing center, or at home if a home birth occurred. I only work with hospital and birthing centers within a small radius of my home, so I can make sure to accommodate all new mammas.
3. Style: The photos are candid and documentary-style, capturing real-life moments rather than posed images. Some moms opt for matching robes and wraps, but some don’t. Consult with me around colors, items, and fun things to include in your session.
4. Subjects: The newborn, parents, and sometimes siblings or other close family members. However, I try to recommend only mom, dad, and new baby. The more people the more stressful the session is, and thats not ideal for new parents.
5. Details: Focus on the tiny details of the newborn, such as their little hands, feet, hospital bands, and first interactions with family members.
What it is not: Newborn birth photography. Posed newborn photography. Or a family photo session. This session is more documentary style of your experience in the hospital, post birth but before going home. It’s a great alternative for moms who want to capture the early moments but not have a birth photographer!
Why Should I Book a Fresh 48 Session at all?
You are tired, exhausted, gross feeling, and emotionally overwhelmed. But you won’t remember any of it. Hiring a photographer for a Fresh 48 session can help you capture the emotions you are feeling looking at your baby for the first few times. Those tiny toes, those little fingers, the bracelets and bassinet, holding them in your arms, trying to get them to latch, all the things. You will look back at these photos and feel all those things all over again. Booking a newborn hospital session will help you capture the newness of it all.
Looking to book a maternity session in the North Texas Area? Check out this post I made about a maternity photo shoot I did in Roanoke TX. Click Here to inquire about a session with me!
