Newborn Session Prep Guide: Your Questions Answered!
Preparing for a newborn session can feel overwhelming, but fret not! I provide a prep guide to ensure a stress-free experience. Let's address some common concerns to help you feel confident and prepared for your newborn session in studio!
What to Expect: Relaxation is key! Upon arrival, I'll take over caring for your baby while you unwind on the sofa. Enjoy snacks and water as I work my magic. The studio will be cozy, so dress in layers for comfort.
What to Bring: You needn't bring a thing! My studio is stocked with an array of props and accessories. However, feel free to bring any special items you'd like included in the photos.
What to Wear: Keep it simple with neutral tones and comfy attire. For parent and sibling shots, simple shirts and yoga pants are perfect. No need to stress about your bottom half—I don't photograph midsections.
Handling Uncooperative Babies: Rest assured, I've earned the title of "baby whisperer" for a reason! With a warm studio and soothing white noise, most babies settle in no time. If needed, I'll expertly swaddle and soothe your little one until they're ready for their close-up.
Preparing for your newborn session doesn't have to be daunting. With my baby snuggling skills and relaxed approach, you can trust that your session will be a memorable and enjoyable experience. Let's capture beautiful moments together in East Aurora, Hamburg, Orchard Park, Depew, Cheektowaga, West Seneca!
A Newborn Story in East Aurora, Hamburg, Lancaster, Depew, Arcade, Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Orchard Park, NY
Step into the heartwarming world of newborn Charlotte, surrounded by the love of her adoring siblings and set against the picturesque backdrop of East Aurora, Hamburg, Lancaster, Depew, Arcade, Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Orchard Park, NY. Join us as we share glimpses of tender moments, sibling bonds, and the joyous arrival of this newest family member.
Step into the heartwarming tale of Charlotte's arrival, surrounded by the love of her adoring siblings and set against the backdrop of East Aurora, Hamburg, Lancaster, Depew, Arcade, Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Orchard Park, NY. In this blog post, we'll share the story of Charlotte's first days, filled with sibling cuddles, tender moments, and the joy of welcoming a new family member. Charlotte's entrance into the world was eagerly anticipated by her two loving siblings. As she made her debut in East Aurora, Hamburg, Lancaster, Depew, Arcade, Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Orchard Park, NY, her brothers/sisters (customize based on the gender of the siblings) showered her with affection and excitement. Their faces lit up with joy as they welcomed their newest playmate into the family fold. From the moment they laid eyes on Charlotte, her siblings were smitten. They eagerly took on the role of protectors and playmates, showering her with hugs and kisses. Whether it was sharing toys, reading stories, or simply snuggling up together, their bond grew stronger with each passing day. As Charlotte settled into her new home in East Aurora, Hamburg, Lancaster, Depew, Arcade, Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Orchard Park, NY, she brought with her a sense of peace and contentment. With her tiny fingers and adorable coos, she quickly became the center of attention, filling the house with laughter and love. Behind the lens, our photographer worked tirelessly to capture the essence of Charlotte's newborn days. From her tiny fingers and toes to the love radiating from her siblings' eyes, each photograph immortalized the magic of this precious time. Charlotte's newborn journey is a testament to the power of family, love, and new beginnings. As she grows and thrives in East Aurora, Hamburg, Lancaster, Depew, Arcade, Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Orchard Park, NY, she'll always be surrounded by the adoration of her siblings and the warmth of her family's embrace. Here's to many more cherished moments with sweet Charlotte! 🍼💕
Buffalo Cake Smash Photography: Penelope's Pink & Gold Whimsical Delight
Step into a world of sweetness and joy as we capture Penelope's Pink & Gold Whimsical-themed cake smash with Buffalo Cake Smash Photographer - Cortnee Stampone. Penelope's session is a delightful celebration of chubby cheeks, giggles, and cake covered hands.
Buffalo Cake Smash Photography! Penelope's Pink & Gold Whimsical-themed cake smash.
The Setting: Glittery & sparkling trees set the stage for Penelope's session.
The Star: Meet Penelope, with her chubby cheeks and adorable thighs, dressed in pink and gold.
The Cake Smash: Penelope dives into her cake, creating a sweet mess of frosting and giggles.
Capturing Memories: Buffalo photographer, Cortnee Stampone, preserves every joyful moment.
Conclusion: Penelope's session is a celebration of love and laughter. Join us in celebrating Penelope's Pink & Gold Whimsical delight with Buffalo Cake Smash Photography! 🎂📸
Celebrating Your Child's First Birthday with Cake Smash Photography in Buffalo & WNY
Cake smash photography is a fun and memorable way to celebrate your child's first birthday. These stylized photoshoots involve dressing up your little one in a cute outfit and letting them dig into a delicious cake, creating adorable and playful images that capture the joy and personality of your child.
If you are based in Western New York (WNY) and are looking for a cake smash photographer, there are a few things to consider. First, it is important to choose a photographer who is experienced and skilled in this type of photography. Look for someone who has a portfolio that showcases their style and abilities, and be sure to discuss your vision for the photoshoot and any specific requests you may have.
When it comes to the actual photoshoot, many cake smash photographers in WNY offer a variety of props, backdrops, and themes to choose from. You can opt for a simple and classic look, or go all out with a specific theme such as a favorite character or hobby. It is also a good idea to consider the location of the photoshoot – some photographers offer studio sessions, while others may suggest an outdoor location such as a park.
Overall, a cake smash photoshoot is a fun and unique way to celebrate your child's first birthday and create memories that will last a lifetime. If you are based in Western New York and are interested in booking a cake smash session, be sure to choose a skilled and experienced photographer who can help you capture these special moments.
What to expect | Newborn session edition!
It is finally time, your newborn session is quickly approaching! Don’t stress though, I have almost everything covered for you! I have lots of headbands, hats/bonnets, wraps, & props we will use during the session. The only thing I ask is that if you have something specific you’d like to use for the session that you bring that in. I aim to make the session the least stressful time in the newborn stage because believe me, you’re going to need it in those first few weeks.
So not only have you decided to capture these precious moments of your life, but you chose me to do so! A few days before your session I will send out a questionnaire for you to fill out & a prep guide to help you for the session!
When you arrive in studio we will get started right away! Sometimes it may take baby some time to settle in and go to sleep & that’s ok, or some babes will come in and be fast asleep but no matter what, we will make it work. If you’re doing family or sibling shots, we will do those first. That way if dad or siblings need to leave they can! & not to mention the warmth of the studio, you’re going to want to strip layers mid way. After we do family/sibling shots we will then move on to just babe by themselves. I typically start with baby wrapped up in prop shots. Then once those are done we move on to unwrapping them and see how they feel about being stripped down! We will finish the session off with some naked poses to show off those baby rolls. This can be switched around, it all just depends on how babe feels about everything!
The length of the session will be based off of how well babe sleeps & if they need to eat. I aim to have you out of studio in under 90mins. If babe needs to eat more or takes more time to settle down, then the session may last longer but that is totally ok! So come on in and relax, really! Take a nap on the couch or catch up on Facebook newsfeed while I work my baby whispering magic on your babe!
Buffalo Cake Smash Session
Cake smashes… Ooo cake smashes!! I don’t even know where to begin with my love for these!
Designing a setup for a cake smash is probably my favorite part because it lets my creativity flow. Even though I lean towards, and actually prefer simpler setups, there’s still a whole process behind setting it up. I have to figure out what I want the cake to be, what props (if any) that I want to use, how to setup them up, & what backdrop will look best with it all. I typically ask parents if they have a theme or colors in mind they’d like to use & go from there! I am totally open to suggestions or inspirations but usually parents just tell me do what I do best, design it!
Cake smash sessions are all about eating some delicious cake, or just smashing some delicious cake. Either or work just fine for me! But, you’d actually be surprised at how many littles don’t tear into their cake. I typically have parents help tear apart the cake to make it look like they ‘destroyed’ their cake. Some babes aren’t fans of new/different textures or even the sweetness of the cake & that is just fine! I like to refer to it as ‘fake it till we make it’. I always suggest introducing a cupcake or a frosting texture to them before the session so they aren’t so afraid of it when we plop them down in front of a cake. I do have to admit, crying cake smash images are kind of amazing too!
Don’t even fret about the clean up either! A quick baby wipe bath works just fine! Or sometimes we will have to wipe them down with a wet washcloth if they really enjoyed their cake. Either way, your little one will go home smelling like a sweet treat with some smooth skin!!
It’s never too early to start planning your little ones cake smash! Feel free to email me & we can start planning the big day for them!
Buffalo Newborn Session Prep
Newborn Session Prep
Prepping for a newborn session can be overwhelming for many parents! There’s so many questions - what to bring, what to wear, what if baby doesn’t cooperate, all the what if’s…. But don’t worry! I always send out a prep guide to help new parents prepare for their newborn session. I am going to run down most of the same questions I receive when parents are booking their newborn session!
1. What should we expect?
- You should expect to come into studio and relax! No, really, do it! Once you arrive I will take baby and get them stripped down and asleep if they are awake. You can sit down on my sofa, enjoy some snacks or water & just relax, take a nap if you’d like (don’t be surprised at the amount of parents I have had do this!)! I always have an assistant working with me for newborns so I have all the help I need. I want this to be a relaxing experience for parents. Ps. The studio will be very warm too so I suggest dressing in layers just in case you get too warm but you can always step outside to cool off if needed.
2. What do we bring?
- In lesser terms, nothing. I have a studio packed full of newborn props, wraps, headbands, backdrops, buckets, etc. I only ask that you bring something if there is something specific you’d like to be in the photos. I really don’t suggest the crotchet outfits because they generally don’t fit babies like we would like them to & end up up looking really big on them.
3. What should we wear? (if you’re doing parent/sibling shots)
- Keep it simple! I love the look of neutral tones & simple outfits. There’s no need to go out and buy a new outfit because chances are you already have a simple shirt in your closet! Don’t even worry about what is on your bottom half, I do not photograph new mom’s mid section. So wear those yoga pants & be comfy! For older siblings, I always suggest the same thing. 99% of the time I will have sibling cuddled up with baby laying on the fluffy rug or they will be sitting up cuddling them.
4. What if baby doesn’t cooperate?
- Please don’t even let this be a concern in your mind! I will just say they don’t call me the baby whisperer for nothing! Most of the time babes come in sleeping & adjust quickly because I keep my studio very warm for them. I also play a shusher sound machine with white noise, this really helps keep them asleep and drown out any background noise going on. If for some reason baby is wide awake, I will wrap them like a little burrito and sway with them until they fall asleep. Or, I will photograph them swaddled while they are awake. Typically the swaddle soothes them & they fall asleep while wrapped. I can do many setups with baby wrapped to give a variety of images. If baby will absolutely not settle and cries for 2-3hrs straight, I will see you next week haha! I can assure you though, that has literally only happened once in my 9+yrs of photographing newborns.
Jensen | Milestone Session
O Miss Jensen! I have photographed this sweet babe so many times already in her first 7 months of life!
I photographed her mommy & daddy for their maternity session at Knox Farms in East Aurora, her Fresh 48 session at Mercy hospital in Buffalo, NY, newborn session in studio, we did a lifestyle session in home for her 6 month session, & then she came to visit me for her sitter session in studio again!
She is a straight face babe, ha! She doesn’t like to give up her smiles easily. We pulled out all the tricks with her & she wasn’t having none of it. But, she wasn’t crying at us and that’s what I always tell parents - as long as they are not crying, we are perfectly ok!
I recently started these simple sitter sessions & I am in LOVE with them!! The simplicity of a babe and their little details is everything. The wooden toys just add to the setup! The backlighting has also become a quick favorite of mine because well, it is amazing!
