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Newborn Photography
The ins and outs – everything you need to know before booking a newborn session
A newborn baby is the most wonderful gift – those little toes and cute grimaces, that extra fine hair all-over and newborn smell, all details that you’d wish could last forever. As a mummy myself, I know how special these little details are.
The first few days (and weeks!) pass by in a blur of cluster feeding, sleepless nights, and friends and family wanting to meet your little one. The newborn stage will be gone in the blink of an eye. A photoshoot gives you a chance to capture these precious moments in time.
What does a newborn session look like?
Sessions take place in my studio, where everything is prepped and set before your arrival. The space is peaceful and relaxing, so you can feel at ease watching your session unfold.
You will spend approx. 1-2 hours with me as I focus on documenting all the tiny details of your baby. All taking their lead – no forced poses. A wider timeframe allows enough time for parents, big brothers and sisters to join in and enjoy the experience together as a family.
My sessions are suitable for little ones up to 12 – 14 weeks old. You’ve probably heard that it’s best to capture your little one in the first two weeks. I personally feel that you can still get these with older babies (perhaps with an extra touch of patience), plus the loveliest awake shots and baby interacting and smiling at you.
Preparing for your newborn session
I will send a booking form for you to complete before your session. We will go over the style and type of images you love, so the photos we capture are ones you’ll cherish forever. This will help prep in advance and have one less thing to worry about closer to the photoshoot.
A week before the session, I will send a gentle reminder along with access to my Newborn Session Prep Guide. You will have all the information you need to start preparing for the day and also the opportunity to ask any last minute questions too. A couple of notes:
- Milk drunk babies are usually the best to photograph. You know your baby best – think about feeding them before leaving your home or on arrival, so they are perfectly sleepy for the session. Either option is absolutely fine so please don’t worry. We will take your baby’s lead and have plenty of time for feeding and cuddles.
- I always encourage parents and siblings to join in. I want to capture the love and bond between your family, and promise there will be no forced smiles or uncomfortable poses!
Hopefully you now have an idea of what you can expect from a newborn session with me. If you have any questions or would like to book a session, get in touch.
Want to capture the beautiful stage before your little one arrives as well? A maternity session is perfect for that. Get in touch to get the special bundle offer.