📷 7 Weeks New: Why It’s Never Too Late for a Newborn Session

There’s a common belief that newborn photography has a short window—that if you don’t book within the first two weeks, you've missed your chance. But at Phoenix Russo Photography, we know that every baby's timeline is beautifully unique. A 7-week-old baby might not curl into those squishy womb-like poses anymore—but that doesn't mean their story isn’t ready to be told.

💫 What Makes Older Newborns Special?

At around 7 weeks, babies start showing the early flickers of personality:

• Bright-eyed curiosity: They're more alert and may even lock eyes with the camera.

• Stretchy limbs & expressive faces: Their movements are less tucked and more elongated.

• Rapid changes: Every week brings new features and expressions to capture.

These moments are just as magical—and sometimes even more interactive!

🛋️ Adjusting Expectations for the Session

Photographing an older newborn means shifting from the sleepy, posed look to something a bit more spontaneous:

• Sleep windows tend to be shorter, so sessions may be a blend of awake and sleepy images.

• Poses become more organic, embracing stretches, yawns, and gaze.

• Swaddling can help, especially when baby needs soothing.

We lean into their rhythm, letting them guide the pace—whether they want snuggles, tummy time, or to show off that first real smile.

🕊️ It’s Never Too Late

Whether you’ve been healing, adjusting, overwhelmed, or simply savoring those quiet newborn days, there’s always space for celebration. Your baby’s story is unfolding in real time, and it’s worth capturing. If you missed the “ideal” window, don’t worry. There’s beauty in every stage.

So if you missed the "traditional" newborn window—don't worry. Let's capture the now, beautifully and authentically.

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Let’s create something timeless, dreamy, and true to you.
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