When are Newborn Photos Taken?

So, you are about to have a baby and want to know when newborn photos are taken? Woohoo! I am here to help!

Typically, newborn photos are done 7-14 days after the baby is born. There are several reasons for this: the baby’s stomach gets a little bigger so they can hold more milk; newborns sleep a lot during this time; less likelihood of baby acne; and mom needs time to heal if she had a c-section.

However, newborn photos can still be taken after the baby is 14 days old. My favorite next age is when the baby is about 3-4 months and they are capable of lying on their stomach and hold their head up. These photos still make for amazing newborn or baby photos.


Thank you so much for visiting my blog! My name is Vanessa, and I own Vanessa Palomino Photography specializing in family and newborn sessions in South Florida, including West Palm Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, Jupiter, Boca Raton, Delray Beach and beyond.  Do you want to book a session with me? That’s wonderful, and I am super excited to work with you. Click here to contact me! Chat with you soon!


Please check out my friend Jasmyn’s post Phoenix prenatal yoga.

June 16, 2022

  1. Lee says:

    Very informative and perfect for planning those first precious moments.

  2. Liz says:

    I love that you want to educate others who don’t know what sessions are like and when the best times to do them are; such good information, especially for people who don’t have kids or who just have never done a photo session before!

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