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Reading, PA Moms, Is Professional Newborn Photography Really Worth It?

The end of your pregnancy is around the corner. And you’ve been back and forth with yourself over having your baby’s newborn photos professionally taken in Reading, PA. You love the thought of professional newborn portraits and you’ve been researching newborn photographers. But you're not 100% sure if it's worth investing in. You might be thinking “I’ll just take them myself” or “I’ll just have my friend with a camera take them”. And the thing is, while you can take them yourself do you really want the stress of that? Baby's can be very unpredictable and are so very fragile.


Here are 8 reasons why hiring a professional for newborn photography in Reading, Pennsylvania is totally worth it.


newborn portrait with mother in beige tulle gown laying down holder her newborn baby girl to her face


1. Posing

Someone who specializes in newborn photography will know how to pose your baby and pose them safely. This means you are guaranteed beautiful portraits. A professional newborn photographer will also make sure the angles they are taking pictures look flattering, and yes there are some not so flattering angles for a baby. A lot of time and education went into perfecting their craft. This is an important time and a very short period in your baby's life, you want it captured beautifully. 


professional newborn photo of baby girl wearing a bear hat tucked into a cream flokati and snuggling a needle felted bear

2. Props

Professional newborn photographers offer a selection of props, outfits, headbands and hats. This means that you don’t have to worry about buying something for your newborn photoshoot to only use once. You just show up and everything is needed to complete your newborn session.


professional portrait of new mom wearing beige colored angel wings holding her swaddled newborn baby girl with a sunbeam hitting her face

3. Time

A professional newborn photographer can save you time by doing most of the stuff for you. Professional hair and makeup are arranged for you, planning and setting up the backdrops and picking up items needed for your session. This really puts time back into your hands, which we all need as a mother.




4. Editing

No worrying about baby acne, flaky skin, or uneven skin tones (all common for newborns). A professional newborn photographer will make sure your final newborn portraits look flawless! 


professional family photo with a grey background. Dad is dressed in black holding is newborn son in a tuxedo styled wrap sitting in an antique chair. Mom is wearing an elegant black dress standing behind them

5. Lighting

A professional newborn photographer will make sure your baby is light in the most flattering way. Lighting really matters how the final image will turn out, even when using natural light. 


new parents holding a framed family newborn portrait


6.  Prints

Ordering prints is done for you! We all know we live in a digital age, and you want to share your baby photos on social media and with family and friends. We have all been there with having pictures stored on our phones that we say we will print, and then never do. Or you do print it, but the quality isn't that good. There is actually a lot that goes into the print side of things and a professional newborn photographer will make sure it's done properly.  Also, your portraits should be printed! You don't invest money to pictures only have them sit on your phone and get lost. Also, your child seeing their picture on your wall gives them a better sense of self-worth. 


newborn photo of a baby girl in a rainbow shaped basket surrounded by pink and purple flowers. She is sleeping with her chin resting on top of her hands

7. It’s One and Done

This isn't something you are paying for monthly upkeep like getting your hair done, or nails, or eyelashes. This is literally something you invest in once and that’s it! You don’t want to miss the opportunity of having YOUR baby photographed in the most beautiful way. 


Reading, PA newborn photographer Ashlie Bradley holding a camera gettting ready to take a newborn baby girls picture in her photography studio


8. Professionalism and safety

A professional newborn photographer will take your newborn photoshoot very seriously. They will make sure you have reminders, a contract, have a guide to prepare you for your session, go over what to expect, be on time, and have a good system in place to ensure you never feel lost and out of the loop. And most importantly they won’t stand you up, cancel on you last minute or give you unmet expectations. They will also make sure your baby is safe, and items used are clean. 


professional newborn photo of a baby girl sleeping in a white prop bed. Around the bed is a styling of a crochetted blanket, cream flowers and dried palm leaves


So ultimately investing in a professional newborn photographer will ensure that you have the absolute best pictures of this beautiful time in your baby's life. They will also be there to guide you through the entire process and make sure your baby is safe and secure while doing so. And I think that is 100% worth it!


I hope you found this information helpful! If you wish to learn more about my newborn portrait experience, click here.


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