When is the best time of day for family photos? The golden hour is the ideal time of day for your family photography session. Consider the time of year, your location, and how late your kids are able to stay up when picking the best date for your next family photo session.

Maternity photography are the perfect add-on to your newborn photo session experience. They allow you to form a trusting relationship with your photographer from the very beginning so that on your newborn session day it will be like seeing an old friend!

While there's no single perfect age, most photographers recommend taking newborn portraits sometime within the first two weeks after birth. Here's a closer look at the ideal window for newborn photography sessions.