Expecting a Baby? Here’s What to Prepare (Plus Some Heartwarming Facts)

By 24mmstories

Bringing a baby into the world is one of life’s most enchanting experiences — a blend of chaos and wonder, exhaustion and joy. As visual storytellers, we’ve had the honor of capturing countless newborn smiles, sleepy cuddles, and those wide-eyed gazes that seem to say, “I’m new here.”

Whether you’re expecting, new to parenting, or preparing for a baby shoot with us, here’s a guide with charming baby facts and useful preparation tips to help make this journey smoother (and more cinematic).

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Heartwarming Baby Facts That’ll Touch Your Soul

• Newborns recognize your voice.

  Babies recognize their parents’ voices from the womb — it’s why your hum can instantly calm them.

• They dream early.

  Research indicates babies begin dreaming in the womb — what about, we’ll never know, but we like to imagine it’s clouds and cuddles.

• Their scent is memory magic.

  The smell of a baby activates the brain’s reward system — it’s nature’s way of fostering bonding.

• They blink less than adults.

  Newborns blink only 1–2 times per minute (compared to our 15–20). Perhaps it’s because they don’t want to miss anything.

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Preparing for Baby (and Baby Shoots)

1.

Soft Swaddles & Neutral Outfits

Choose soft textures, pastel or earth tones, and minimal patterns — they photograph beautifully and highlight your baby’s natural glow.

2.

A Warm, Quiet Environment

Whether it’s your home or our studio setup, babies enjoy warmth and low noise. We provide cozy wraps and white noise if needed, but setting the right mood helps everyone (including tired parents).

3.

Feeding Time = Relaxation Time

A well-fed baby is a happy baby. Try to feed them just before the shoot starts. If they need a snack break midway — no problem! We’ll capture the authenticity too.

4.

Extra Outfits (or Two)

Accidents happen. That’s life with a baby. Having 1–2 extra outfits ensures we can continue with minimal stress.

5.

Your Baby’s Favorite Toy or Blanket

That one soft bunny or blanket grandma knitted? Bring it along. Personal items add emotional layers to your story.

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The 24mm Approach: Your Baby’s Story, Cinematically Captured

We don’t just photograph babies — we tell their first story. Using soft natural light, gentle camera movements, and focusing on your baby’s tiniest details, we create films and photos that feel like memories in motion. Every coo, every stretch, every little yawn — it all matters.

You don’t need a Pinterest-perfect nursery. You just need love, light, and a bit of preparation. We’ll handle the rest.

💛 Final Thoughts

Being a new parent is a whirlwind. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Let’s make one thing easy: capturing this fleeting chapter. Because in a blink, they’ll be crawling, talking, and running wild. These tiny days? They’re once-in-a-lifetime.

So take a breath. Hug your baby. And let’s create some timeless memories together.

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With love,

The 24mmstories Team

📸 Cinematic baby sessions are now open for booking. DM or contact us to plan your shoot — we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

By 24mmstories

Welcoming a baby into the world is one of life’s most magical moments — equal parts chaos and wonder, exhaustion and bliss. As visual storytellers, we’ve had the privilege of capturing countless newborn smiles, sleepy snuggles, and those wide-eyed stares that say, “I’m new here.”

Whether you’re expecting, a new parent, or prepping for a baby shoot with us, here’s a guide with adorable baby factsand practical prep tips to help make this journey smoother (and more cinematic).

🌟

Sweet Baby Facts That’ll Melt Your Heart

• Newborns know your voice.

  Babies recognize their parents’ voices from the womb — it’s why your hum can soothe them instantly.

• They dream early.

  Research suggests babies start dreaming in the womb — what about, we’ll never know, but we like to imagine it’s clouds and cuddles.

• Their smell is memory magic.

  The scent of a baby activates the brain’s reward system — it’s nature’s way of bonding.

• They blink less than adults.

  Newborns blink only 1–2 times per minute (compared to our 15–20). Maybe it’s because they don’t want to miss a thing.

🛍️

What to Prep for Baby (and Baby Shoots)

1.

Soft Swaddles & Neutral Clothes

Think soft textures, pastel or earth tones, and minimal patterns — they photograph beautifully and won’t distract from your baby’s natural glow.

Pro tip: Avoid loud logos or text. Simplicity = timeless photos.

2.

A Warm, Calm Space

Whether it’s your home or our studio setup, babies love warmth and low noise. We bring cozy wraps and white noise if needed, but setting the right mood helps everyone (including sleepy parents).

3.

Feeding Time = Chill Time

A well-fed baby is a happy baby. Try to feed them right before the shoot begins. If they need a snack break midway — totally fine! We’ll capture the realness too.

4.

A Backup Outfit (or Two)

Accidents happen. That’s baby life. Having 1–2 backups ensures we can keep rolling with minimal stress.

5.

Your Favorite Toy or Blanket

That one soft bunny or blanket grandma knitted? Bring it along. Personal items add emotional layers to your story.

🎬

The 24mm Approach: Your Baby’s Story, Cinematically Told

We don’t just shoot babies — we tell their first story. With soft natural light, gentle camera movements, and your baby’s tiniest details as the star, we craft films and photos that feel like memory in motion. Every coo, every stretch, every little yawn — it all matters.

You don’t need a Pinterest-perfect nursery. You just need love, light, and a bit of prep. We’ll take care of the rest.

💛 Final Note

Being a new parent is a whirlwind. If you’re overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Let’s make one thing easy: capturing this fleeting chapter. Because in a blink, they’ll be crawling, talking, and running wild. These tiny days? They’re once-in-a-lifetime.

So take a breath. Hug your baby. And let’s make some timeless memories together.

—

With love,

The 24mmstories Team

📸 Cinematic baby sessions now open for booking. DM or contact us to plan your shoot — we’re here to guide you every step of the way.