Newborn photography: the best age to book

Parents often ask us this before anything else: when should we actually book? The honest answer is earlier than most people expect — ideally before the baby is even born.

Why 5 to 14 days works best

In their first two weeks, newborns spend most of the day in deep, easily-interrupted sleep, which is exactly what makes the classic curled-up poses possible. Past two to three weeks, babies start staying awake longer and their startle reflex becomes more active — sessions are still very possible, just with a different, more alert style of photo.

Book the appointment before the due date

Because the ideal window is so narrow, we recommend reaching out during your third trimester to reserve a tentative slot. We stay flexible on the exact date and adjust once your baby actually arrives.

Booked later than 14 days? That's still fine

We offer add-on pricing for babies 15 to 30 days old — the poses shift toward more awake, alert shots, and sessions often run a little longer to work around feeding and wake windows.

Choosing between our two studios

Jabriya opens earliest, at 9AM, which is useful if you want the first appointment of the day while your baby is calmest. Hawally opens at 10AM. Either studio runs the same newborn packages.