Is It Too Late to Book a Newborn Session with a Photographer? (form a Wigan Newborn Photographer)

Baby Boy on a Blanket outdoor photoshoot By a Wigan Newborn and Family Photographer

Spoiler: Probably not and here’s why.

So… your baby’s already here. Maybe you meant to book a newborn photoshoot before the birth, but then things got hectic. (Because, well… you just had a baby.)Now you’re wondering: "Is it too late?"

The short answer? No. It’s not too late. The long answer? Keep reading because I promise, you still have options.

📆 The “ideal” window (and why it exists)

Photographers often recommend booking newborn sessions for when babies are between 5 and 14 days old. That’s because in those first couple of weeks:

• Babies are sleepier

• They naturally curl into those womb-like poses

• Their skin is often smoother, and they’re still used to being handled a lot

BUT... that doesn’t mean anything later is “bad” or “not worth it.”

👶 What if your baby is 3, 4, or even 6 weeks old?

You can absolutely still have beautiful, meaningful photos.

What changes a little:

• Your baby might be more alert

• They might prefer to be wrapped, held, or photographed while awake

• The session may be more baby-led (pausing for cuddles, feeding, or soothing)

But honestly? That can be even more special. Eye contact, sleepy yawns, and their tiny features fully visible, older newborns often bring a whole new kind of magic.

📸 What I offer for “late” newborn sessions

If you're in Wigan or nearby, and your baby is a little older than 2 weeks here’s what you can expect with me:

• A calm, unhurried session in my cozy home studio

• Natural, timeless images

• Time built in for feeds, changes, and cuddles

• Guidance on what to wear so you feel comfortable and beautiful

• Options for including siblings and parents
  

You don’t need to stress about being “behind” or not doing it earlier.Babies don’t follow our schedules and life after birth is intense. You're not late. You're right on time.

🕊️ What if my baby is 2+ months?

At this point, we’re moving into what’s called a “milestone session.” Your baby is likely smiling, holding eye contact, and maybe starting tummy time all lovely stages to capture.If you missed the newborn window, don’t skip the photos entirely. You’ll still want to remember these first few months.

💬 Final thoughts from a Wigan Newborn and Family photographer and mum of 2

Life doesn’t always go to plan. But that doesn’t mean you’ve missed your chance to hold onto these early moments.

Whether your baby is 8 days or 8 weeks old if you're wondering whether it's too late, it’s probably exactly the right time to reach out. Let’s create something soft, beautiful, and honest while your baby is still tiny in your arms.

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