I recommend scheduling your newborn session within the first 2–3 weeks after birth. During this time, babies are typically very sleepy, easy to pose, and less reactive to their environment, which makes the whole process smoother and more flexible for everyone. After those first few weeks, babies begin waking up to the world around them. It’s a beautiful stage developmentally, but a lot less predictable. If you’ve missed that early window, it’s usually best to wait until around 3-4 months, when they are still firmly a baby, but more alert, social, and likely to smile and engage with parents or the camera.