Why hire a professional baby photographer?

You will have heard this a million times over already, but I really can't say it enough - your babies first year will fly past. The growth, change and development in that first year I think is by far is the most immense change you will experience. From adjusting to the thought of becoming parents, whether thats for the first time ever or starting all over again with your second, third maybe even fourth and so on, to holding that brand new delicate life in your hands, watching that little life learn to roll, sit, crawl and then walk - honestly you'll blink and its gone. 

This is why I truly believe hiring a professional photographer is one of the most important things you can do to capture and remember your babies first year of life. These will undoubtably be the most treasured photos you will keep, and whats more you'll actually be in them too instead of behind the camera, your babies want to see you too, to remember exactly how you cared for them and loved them. 

So why exactly choose a professional?

- A professional baby photographer will have gone through extensive training to understand the correct camera angles to highlight your babies features.

- They will understand the importance of correct lighting. 

- They will be fully trained in baby safety meaning your baby will be in good hands at all times.

- They too understand how quickly your baby is changing and developing meaning every tiny little detail down to little wisps of hair and curled up baby toes will be saved for you to remember. 

- Take the pressure off yourself so you can relax and enjoy this first year as a parent and be present in every moment knowing a professional photographer will be capturing it all for you. 

Milestone oppitunities 

To get the very most out of hiring a professional photographer to capture your babies development, these categories are a good guide line to follow;

Newborn - The first 3 weeks ideally, you'll be in a total whirlwind of emotion after welcoming your baby in to the world, capture those brand new details.

6-9 Months / Sitter - By this point that tiny curled up newborn will be around the rolling, sitting or even crawling stage - personality shining through, maybe even a brand new tooth. This is the really fun age where we can capture your babies unique character. Think lots of loud (out of tune on my part) singing, clapping and dancing! 

1st Birthday - The perfect way to top off what will have been a very perfect first year of life, weather its a cake smash - kind of like a sensory overload. Or just an ordinary portrait session capturing your baby as a one year old and updating that very first family portrait. 

You'll never regret hiring a professional to capture your babies first year of life. Save the memories and moments that make your heart sing, and parents - be present. 

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hfgphotography is Nottingham's specialist Newborn and Baby photographer.