Some tips on what you can use for Newborn Sessions

Here are some helpful tips that not only are simple but will also have your wallet thanking you!


Newborn Session Tips - Props:

A newborn posing kit which comes with a backdrop stand, posing bean bag and posing pillows for roughly a $160-250+ -- Why pay a fortune plus additional money for shipping and handling, when you can pay a lot less, simply by using items you may already have or can purchase for cheaper?




Replace with:  A traditional child's size bean bag from Wal-Mart ($19.88+ FREE store pick up)  - I recommend one that is 96 inches in circumference or larger.


Purchase a traditional backdrop stand (eBay - $30) and a boppy and/or nursing pillow (can be found on Amazon or eBay for less than $25, compared to Wal-Mart's $45+). Simply lower it to the lowest you level it will go and clamp your blanket backdrop to the stand.


** You can buy various clamps at a wide variety of stores online or in person for less than $3 and often with free shipping (such as on eBay or Amazon).


Use small hand towels that you already own to place underneath blankets, instead of posing pillows, to help provide additional support for the newborn.  Neck pillows also work wonders - you can literally purchase one with messaging neck beads for $1 at your local Dollar Tree!


Use puppy pads (also an inexpensive find at Dollar Tree) in between the multiple layers of your blankets - that way if the newborn happens to have an accident, it will be an easy clean up.


Instead of going out to purchase an expensive White Noise Machine, simply download the free version of Spotify Music Software onto your laptop, phone or tablet and create a 'Soothing Baby Sounds' playlist -- it does not get any better than free!


You can buy a pack of 3 baby wash clothes (again at Dollar Tree) for $1 -- these can be used as additional burp cloths or to simply help clean up any accidents that may occur.


I also recommend checking out thrift stores for potential baby props - what is one person's trash can easily be repurposed as another person's undiscovered treasure!  Thrift stores almost always have a wide variety of blankets of different textures, colors, patterns and so much more -- usually between $4.99-$6.99


So, let's recap....those expensive newborn posing kits - $160-$250+
Your Expenses:  $80-$100 (if not less) that is approximately a 30-40% difference!



That is all for this time folks!  I hope I have inspired you to go out there and find things still at great value but for a whole lot less!!