Newborn questionnaire

Newborn questionnaires are indeed one of the best ways to prepare yourself and your clients for an amazing session. Moreover, if you frequently interact with expectant or new parents, you’re well aware of how overwhelming their lives can be. By asking key questions beforehand, you can effectively contribute to their sense of calm and excitement for the upcoming newborn session. Not only that, but it will also lay the foundation for a truly unique experience for the new family! To assist you further, we have compiled a quick list of questionnaires that you can consider including in the newborn questionnaire you send to your clients.

ABOUT YOUR BABY/FAMILY: newborn questionnaire

As a photographer, establishing a strong connection with your clients is crucial to creating memorable and authentic family or baby photography sessions. Here’s a set of thoughtful questions you can consider asking your clients to better understand their needs and preferences:

1. Baby’s Arrival: When is your baby’s due date? This will help us plan for the perfect time to capture those early moments.
2. Gender Reveal: Are you planning to reveal the baby’s gender during the session, or would you like it to remain a delightful surprise?
3. Name of the Baby: Have you already chosen a name for your baby? Knowing the name adds a personal touch to our session.
4. Family Members: Could you share the names and ages of all the adults who will be participating in the session? This allows us to highlight the unique connections within your family.
5. Siblings and More: What are the names and ages of any siblings or other family members who will be part of the session? Understanding the dynamics helps us capture genuine moments.
6. Special Requirements: Does your family have any specific requirements or preferences we should be aware of? Your comfort and well-being are our priorities.

By incorporating these questions into your newborn questionnaire for your client consultations, you’ll be better equipped to tailor your photography session to their unique story and preferences. Building this connection will result in more authentic and cherished photographs that reflect the love and bond within the family.

Creative a Vision:

1. Photographic Style: Are there specific photography styles that resonate with you? Whether it’s classic, documentary, or artistic, your preferences guide our approach.
2. Favorite Activities: Are there any activities or hobbies that your family loves to do together? We can incorporate these into the session to capture genuine moments.
3. Special Moments: Are there any particular milestones, rituals, or moments you’d like us to focus on during the session?

Workflows/ Marketplace for a Newborn Questionnaire

These questions, in addition to being a great way to get yourself prepared, also serve as a means for your clients to start visualizing their session. Furthermore, building excitement plays a pivotal role in creating a remarkable experience. To streamline the process, consider incorporating your client questionnaire into your newborn workflow. With the help of Iris, you can automate the sending of your newborn questionnaire by using workflows in Iris. 

Iris subscribers have exclusive access to The Marketplace. Find curated workflows with expert questionnaires and email templates from top photographers. Shop your favorite and we’ll automatically load it into your Iris account. Our marketplace features a newborn workflow from the talented newborn photographer Rachel Vanoven.



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