Christine Retzer Photography

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Questions to ask your newborn photographer…

May 25, 2018

Are you currently looking to book newborn photos but are overwhelmed by the options of newborn photographers around you?  Well, I am a member of the Accredited Professional Newborn Photographers International and have completed the APNPI credentials in Newborn Safety Education.  I’d love to share with you a list of questions you should be asking your potential newborn photographer.  I’d be happy to answer any of these questions for my potential clients.

Questions to Ask Your Newborn Photographer:

  1. How many years have you been working as a newborn photographer and approximately how many babies have you handled up to this point?  Christine: 3 years.  Approximately 35 so far.
  2. Have you received any newborn specific posing training and with whom did you train? Christine: YES!!!  Simply Fresh Newborn Workshop with Lemonade Stand Photography and Robin Hansen Photography,  Stephane Schaefer for family mentoring, The Milky Way series newborn, maternity, family and business online workshops, Erin Tole “birdseye” workshop and online videos &  Sandra Hill Photography.
  3. What are the safety practices you have in place in your studio specifically geared towards the newborn client?  Christine:  I keep my studio temperature warm (approximately 75-78 degrees). I always have hand sanitizer available to use throughout my sessions as well as washing my hands periodically.  My fabrics are always cleaned after use.  I ask that my clients refrain from bringing snacks with nuts in them for allergen reasons.  I never push a newborn into a pose they don’t want to do because every baby is different and some are more willing to respond to certain posing than others- If I find they are resisting enough, I will move onto the next set-up.  Am always looking to see if there’s any loss of circulation and if so, I will change a baby’s position to bring circulation back before proceeding (newborns do not have good circulation yet).  I never let my newborns be un-attended.  I always use a parent spotter or assistant for upright posing.
  4. Will my newborn be supported by human hands in all upright positions as well as any poses requiring suspension?  Christine: YES!
  5. Do you work with an assistant or provide spotters at your newborn sessions? If not, will you allow me to spot my baby during a session?  Christine: At this time, I do not work with an assistant, but yes- I will definitely allow you to spot your baby during the session and I will ask that you do.
  6. What will happen in the case of illness, your own or otherwise?  Christine:  If I am ill and contagious, I will re-schedule a session.
  7. Are you currently up to date on the necessary vaccines needed when working with a pregnant or newborn population?  Christine: YES!!
  8. Can you point me towards online resources from which I can learn about safe practices when photographing newborns?  Christine: https://apnpi.com
  9. Are you a member of an organization or association directly servicing newborn photographers and their educational needs?  Christine: YES, Accredited Professional Newborn Photographers International 🙂

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a little about me…

The Studio is located at:
10 East Wilson Street
Batavia, IL 60510

Christine Retzer specializes in newborn, children, family photography and high school seniors within the Fox Valley tri-cities area of Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles, Illinois. Read More…

Newborn Sessions with Christine

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What Clients are Saying

Cate in Geneva

-"I simply must share....Christine Retzer is absolutely incredible and oh so talented....Christine took my daughter's pictures just a few days ago....from the moment she began, my less than two week old daughter was completely comfortable with her (and her warm, clean, beautiful space). Christine was so gentle, caring and kind (both to me and my little one)....while taking the most beautiful photos that I will forever treasure. It was such a wonderful experience with absolutely no stress...just have to thank this sweet, gifted Mom! We are deeply grateful!"... Cate in Geneva
Christine Retzer Photography
2019-03-01T22:45:25+00:00
-"I simply must share....Christine Retzer is absolutely incredible and oh so talented....Christine took my daughter's pictures just a few days ago....from the moment she began, my less than two week old daughter was completely comfortable with her (and her warm, clean, beautiful space). Christine was so gentle, caring and kind (both to me and my little one)....while taking the most beautiful photos that I will forever treasure. It was such a wonderful experience with absolutely no stress...just have to thank this sweet, gifted Mom! We are deeply grateful!"... Cate in Geneva
https://christineretzerphotography.com/testimonials/what-clients-are-saying/

Olivia in Aurora

-"I don't know if it's the hormones that I am tearing up looking at these photos! 😭😭😭 They are so beautiful I love them thank you so much for a great experience! ❤️"

 
Christine Retzer Photography
2019-03-01T22:47:48+00:00
-"I don't know if it's the hormones that I am tearing up looking at these photos! 😭😭😭 They are so beautiful I love them thank you so much for a great experience! ❤️"  
https://christineretzerphotography.com/testimonials/1459/

Nicole in Geneva

-"Oh my goodness! Thank you so much!! I love the pictures so much!  Thank you for being so wonderful to work with!! 😊"
Christine Retzer Photography
2019-03-01T22:47:37+00:00
-"Oh my goodness! Thank you so much!! I love the pictures so much!  Thank you for being so wonderful to work with!! 😊"
https://christineretzerphotography.com/testimonials/1458/

Amar in Downers Grove

-"We love the photos and loved working with you. We look forward to meeting again in a few months."
Christine Retzer Photography
2019-03-01T22:47:14+00:00
-"We love the photos and loved working with you. We look forward to meeting again in a few months."
https://christineretzerphotography.com/testimonials/1457/

Melissa in Elburn

-"Thank you!! These are exactly what we were hoping for and we couldn’t love them more. We’ll go through them today and select our favorites, which will be SO hard since we want them all 😊"
Christine Retzer Photography
2019-03-01T22:46:57+00:00
-"Thank you!! These are exactly what we were hoping for and we couldn’t love them more. We’ll go through them today and select our favorites, which will be SO hard since we want them all 😊"
https://christineretzerphotography.com/testimonials/1456/
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