And as for styling?

You've set up the perfect location, identified the best time of day for the shoot, and chosen your little one's outfit — what's left? According to Katie, a photographer and mom to one little guy, you can't forget to consider Baby's tummy. 'I think the most important tip for photographing a newborn is to be sure you do it right after a feeding when they are full and happy. They often doze off after eating too which can make for those sweet sleeping shots,' Katie shared.

'Relax and go with the flow!' Katie advised. 'You can't plan much with a newborn so don't stress yourself out trying to get a specific shot. Give yourself plenty of time to work with them as things like spitting up, blowouts, needing to be comforted, fed and changed are all bound to happen. Typically newborn photos are best when done in the home, but that doesn't mean you need to worry about cleaning the whole house. Find the rooms that get the best light and straighten up the areas you plan to shoot in. '

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Belle Augusta, @augustabelle

Understand the challenges

'Newborns seem like they would be the easiest age to shoot, but it’s quite the opposite! When I prepare for a newborn shoot, I always ask the mother to fit me in around the baby’s schedule, even if that means shooting at 5am,' Belle, a photographer and mom of three said. 'Babies take time to adjust and often are their happiest at odd hours, so be flexible with shoot times. I also always bring a reflector to set up in a corner or by a window to maximize natural light instead of adding any artificial light. Avoid flashes and strobes at all costs, and work with the light that is naturally available.'

Hold your babe

'The second tip with newborns is, if possible, to skip the cute 'baby on a sheepskin blanket' pics and instead ask the mother to hold the baby,' Belle added. 'Subjects of any age will always look the most relaxed and genuine in their natural habitat, and for a newborn, their mother’s body IS their natural habitat. The photos that come out on the other side will always capture that special bond in a way that posed or staged photos never can, and are always the most cherished pics down the line.'

Go with the flow

'Be open to the awkward shots, the in-between shots, the nursing shots, the crying shots,' Belle advised. 'As photographers we see the beauty in the everyday, and those first few weeks with a new child are beautiful beyond belief. Believe me, the time goes by SO quickly, and you will be so glad you have those images of all of the real moments in between the picture perfect ones. I tend to take a lot of outtakes when no one is posing and everyone is just drowning in the new-parent hustle with their newborn, and I can’t tell you the of times I’ve gotten an email months or even years later thanking me for a shot that was taken when no one realized the camera was out. Those moments are the most beautiful, the most honest, and as a photographer, my favorite to shoot. '

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 ...And there you have it, right from the pros! Whether you want to enlist one of these fabulous photographers, find someone in your area, or take photos yourself these tips will make all the difference...and the memories the photos evoke? Well, they'll be priceless.