When it comes to hiring a wedding photographer, no one bats an eye, right? This is a huge milestone/event in your life that you wanna document forever, so you spend money and find a professional you love, to cherish this day. So why is it questionable when it comes to your baby?
People will splurge on a new pair of shoes, or a day at the hair salon, but all those splurges will only last a short time. Your new highlights will grow out in a few months, a pair shoes may got lost or broken, but photos will be the ONLY splurge that will last a lifetime and get more valuable over time.
Your life is about to change, and I truly think it is SO important to document this time as your newborn will grow and change so fast. You created LIFE, a whole miniature version of yourself, shouldn't you want to document this milestone forever?! As a mama of two beautiful babies and one angel baby, I look back their photos and can put myself back in those moments. I can remember every detail through photos, that otherwise may have been forgotten. The shape of their nose, the way they used to smile, etc. When you have a TANGIBLE item to look back on and hold in your hands, that once held them, it's priceless. As someone who wishes she had more time and more photos of loved ones lost, to help spark those special memories, trust me when I say it's worth it. The newborn photos are worth it. The milestone photos are worth it. The family photos with YOU in them, are WORTH IT
