What to expect from your newborn photoshoot

This is an exciting experience for you and your baby! Your opportunity to capture these precious early days on this amazing journey you’re about to begin.

When is the best time for a newborn photoshoot?

It’s generally best to photograph baby between 5-12 days young when they are still sleepy and curled up as they were in the womb. Due to the time involved in newborn shoot from start to final images and the uncertain arrival of babies, I have limited sessions each month so it’s best to book after the 20 week scan. We’ll make a provisional booking about 10 days after your due date and we’ll both wait patiently for baby’s arrival!

Don’t be discouraged if you happen to be reading this after the arrival of your bundle of joy, please get in contact asap and I will do my best to fit you. And it’s fine if baby is older than 2 weeks. We might just have to work a bit harder and be flexible with the choice of poses.

Where?

Newborn photography from the comfort of your home. I have a variety of backgrounds, blankets, wraps, hats, headpieces and posing accessories for you to choose from. We will discuss your tastes in advance so I can bring what I need.

Sessions can take up to 4 hours. Please don’t let this put you off. You can leave baby in my capable care while I do the photos and you can rest or do anything you need to do.

The sessions are baby-led and never rushed, allowing plenty of time for feeds, changes and settling baby. I’ll do the bulk of this and expect that you’ll be relaxing with your feet (possibly even dosing off) unless you’re needed for feeds.

What do we need?

Baby. And a good supply of nappies, wipes, a dummy if you’re using one, baby’s drink of choice (bottle or breast), any special blankets or items that you’d like baby to be photographed with. As we need the space to be very warm (26 - 28 C) for baby’s comfort so you might like to wear something light.

What about Dad, siblings, Grandparents?

This is a special time for everyone, so yes, I love to involve other family members in the shoot. I find it often works best if we do the baby’s photos at the beginning so that the bulk of the session is focussed on the newborn and getting them settled and into the poses you’re after.

What happens after the shoot?

Approximately 7-10 days after your shoot, I’ll send you a link to a private viewing gallery where I’ll show you at least 20-30 images. This is the chance for you to order packages, wall art or individual prints and digital images.

Full payment is due at the time of ordering. Please see here for information about pricing.

What next?

Enjoy your photos for years to come! Print them, hang them on your walls, share them so family and friends can enjoy them too. Just don’t leave them to be forgotten on your computer!

For more information and images, please see here.