When it comes to photographing babies and toddlers, you can never predict exactly how it’s going to go, depending on each babies’ mood and personality. The key is being able to read the emotions from both momma and baby, adjust based on their needs, and always, try to stay patient and calm above all else. Parents will love just about any picture of their sweet bundle of joy, but a peaceful, low-stress photography session can make the experience truly special.In today’s episode, Amy Haehl shares her expertise from over a decade of newborn photography experience with us on how to do just that. She shares all her best tips to keep newborn photography sessions running smoothly and why she wishes she’d spent more time on her photography education when she first started out.Amy also shares how the Covid pandemic made her rethink her pricing structure to better reflect the value of her time and expertise, so she wasn’t killing herself doing tons of sessions while missing out on time with her own family. At the end of the day, Amy just loves newborn photography and her passion for having fun and making each session truly memorable is infectious. I can’t wait for you to hear this amazing conversation!What’s in this episode:[03:47] Why babies aren’t as fragile as you might think and how to keep your cool when photographing them[07:14] How to get on a toddler’s level to make their photography sessions as smooth as possible[12:08] Why you’ll never regret investing in your photography education, instead of figuring everything out “the hard way”[15:55] What to consider when posing babies during newborn photography[18:37] How valuable newborn photography can be and why you should price accordingly – even if photographing babies doesn’t always feel like a “job”[25:37] How bringing her creative visions to life continues to light up Amy’s soul If you’re considering branching out into newborn photography, tune in to this joyful episode with Amy Haehl.For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit our website: https://themilkyway.ca/for-the-love-of-babies-the-joy-of-newborn-photography-with-amy-haehl/Reserve your spot for the 2022 Online Business Retreat: https://themilkyway.ca/2022-business-retreat/