4 Tips About Baby Photography During Cold and Flu Season
Newborn baby photography session created in the family home by Grain & Weave
When there’s a newborn in the house, the first couple of months are lived in somewhat of a bubble, with barely any visitors to the house.
Eventually that bubble becomes a little bigger when family come to visit, but largely, nobody leaves the house. The idea of taking the baby out seems a scary prospect before they have had their 6-week vaccination and during cold and flu season, it is terrifying.
But what if you want to have newborn or baby photography whilst they are still so little?
Luckily you don’t have to miss out.
Stay at home
During the winter cold and flu is much more prevalent; even popping out to the shops can run a risk of picking up some nasty germs. If you are able to, stay at home and limit your interactions.
Find a photographer that is prepared to travel to your home and has not worked in a public space for the last few days where they may have been exposed to germs. We only work in people’s homes and limit the contact we have outside of this.
Book ahead
Good photographers are busy and if they are being careful about not passing on any germs, they will have limited spaces so they are spreading the risk. Plan ahead and give them time to fit you in to their schedule where they can safely work with a limited number of people.
Check the policy
Many businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic had to have a ‘Covid-Safe’ action plan. This should be readily available on their website.
If you must cancel your appointment due to sickness, be sure to ask about their cancellation policy. Some places will charge for cancellations, or not be able to reschedule your appointment easily.
Because we have a dedicated team, we have much more flexibility than most and do not need to charge for rescheduled appointments.
Because our team are trained to the same level, if one of our photographers are sick, we usually have others who can take their place easily.
Get involved
Help your photographer by getting involved with the session. We love it when parents are having cuddles and investing in their baby’s very first experience.
The more you are involved, the less your photographer will need to touch or get close, limiting unnecessary contact.
If the Covid-19 pandemic has taught the population anything, it is the importance of being mindful and flexible about those who are vulnerable to viruses and germs around us. If anything, a greater understanding has made our job easier to keep our customers and teams safe.
If you have any questions about how Grain & weave can visit you at home safely, please contact our team on 1300 476054 or email us here.
