Newborn & Baby Photography

Thank you so much. They are perfect.
— Juliet

Why have a Baby Photoshoot?

It’s such a cliche that babies grow so quickly, but they really do! Before you know it, you’ll have a toddler on your hands and wonder where that tiny baby disappeared to. By taking time to get a newborn photoshoot done, you will have something to treasure and look back on in years to come. Not only will you want to look back at it but as they grow, your children will also be able to marvel at how tiny they once were.

mother holds baby close

I’ll come to you

Getting out of the house with a newborn can be such a stressful experience and the last thing you want when you arrive at a photoshoot is to feel stressed - it’ll show in the pictures. As a natural, lifestyle photographer, I don’t need a studio or endless lighting equipment, baskets, rugs or props - just me and my (reasonably modest) camera bag.

You can stay put in the familiar surroundings of home and I can work round feeds, nappy changes, parcel deliveries and whatever else life throws at us on the day.

If you’d like to find out more about what a newborn baby photoshoot entails then get in touch and I’d be delighted to have a chat.


Really loved your fresh approach and the lovely photos you took recently of our newborn grandson.
— David
 
baby lies on bed with toddler in the background

Lifestyle or Posed?  It's all so confusing!

If you are unsure exactly what lifestyle newborn photography is, have a look at my portfolio.  The difference genres of newborn baby photography can be quite confusing and it is so important that you end up with pictures you love and treasure so I've written a blog post about the differences.  If you still have any questions about how it all works, get in touch and I'd be delighted to talk you though it some more.

Maternity

OK, so there’s no doubt that the star of the show is the new arrival, but what about before they introduce themselves to the world? What about you?

Maybe you love the idea of capturing your baby bump body and if so, great! But, maybe the idea fills you with dread? I’ll be honest, I was definitely in the latter category when I was pregnant. However, now I look back and I’m really sad that I have one snap of me at that time. It is such an amazing, special time and you are probably looking fantastic. Not only may you regret not doing it, as your baby grows into a little person, I bet they will love the idea of seeing themselves in your tummy.

pregnant woman sits on bed with her 2 older children

Just like all my other areas, my style is very relaxed, I can meet you somewhere that has a special significance for you or I can come to your house and get some laid back shots where you are feeling most relaxed. If you would prefer some company, Dad can join in too and if you’ve got older children then having pictures with the bump are lovely to look back on. The ideal time to book a maternity shoot is when you are about 33-38 weeks pregnant. How about doubling up and going to a maternity and newborn package?

expectant parents stand silhouetted against the sun with their dog in the middle

Want to find out more?

Drop me a message and we can have a chat.