Today, I want to share with you why hiring a professional photographer is an invaluable investment when it comes to documenting the early days of your newborn. Trust me, I understand the temptation to rely on your phone for capturing these special moments, but let me explain why a professional touch can make all the difference.

Safety is my number one priority when you bring your newborn baby into my portrait studio in Durango, CO. Newborns are so different from older babies and require a lot more experience and expertise. From how to calm a newborn to safely posing them, I’ve learned a lot in my 12+ years of creating newborn portraits. Here are a few safety things I consider when you bring your newborn baby to me for their first portrait session.

Top 5 Tips for Calming a Newborn Baby featuring the 5 S’s from Dr. Harvey Karp’s fabulous book, The Happiest Baby on the Block. Learn how I use these techniques to calm babies in my photography studio and how you can use them at home!

Rian’s maternity, newborn, and sitter session with Durango’s Premier Newborn Photographer- Kelly Miranda Photography, milestones package photographed at the Durango portrait studio location in Durango, Colorado.