It’s completely normal for babies to need time to settle, feed, and cuddle during their session.
Newborn images that you see online can be a bit misleading because photographers are only ever going to publish the ones were babies are asleep or otherwise content. I can tell you that it is a rare occurrence that a baby arrives asleep and stays that way throughout their session! That’s why I allow plenty of time for comfort breaks and work at a gentle, baby-led pace. There’s no pressure—we take things as they come to ensure a stress-free experience.