When is the best time to Photograph my baby?

The best time to photograph newborn babies is when they are under two weeks of age, as after that time they can be a little harder to settle and they begin to lose the beautifully bunchy, curly positions unique to this age. As soon as you know your estimated due date, we can make a tentative booking as spaces are limited. Once you are home from hospital with your beautiful new baby, please contact me again and we can amend that booking if they have decided to make either an early or late appearance.

However, if you have missed that 2 week window, please do not worry! We can still capture beautiful photos using slightly more relaxed posing. You will still have gorgeous baby photos to enjoy for years to come.

All new born sessions start at 10 am. I only ever book in one newborn session a day and allow up to 4 hours. This ensures that both you and your baby don’t feel rushed - there is plenty of time for feeding and comforting.

Is it possible for my partner and other children to be included in the session?

Absolutely! Welcoming a new baby to the family is an exciting time for everyone and I would love to capture that for you. While you will enjoy these photos today, one day your baby will be old enough to look at them too, and they will adore seeing how tiny they once were in your arms and how much everyone loved them right from the start. If older siblings are to be included, please ask another adult to wait nearby to take them home once we have finished their photographs.

Where is the session held?

There is parking directly in front of the studio, so you do not need to worry about searching for a space or walking a long distance. I can help you with any bags you may have. Once inside, you can leave the busy, noisy everyday world behind and relax in a tranquil space. If you’d like to curl up on the chair and close your eyes, you are very welcome! Alternatively, if you would like to catch up with all the congratulatory messages from friends and family, there is full Wi-Fi access.

Do you Work on Weekends?

All newborn photography sessions are booked between Monday and Friday.

How do I book my session?

Please complete an online enquiry form including your due date and I will be in touch to answer any further questions you may have and to propose some dates for your photo shoot. Alternatively, feel free to call me to discuss your session. Please be aware that if I am photographing a client, I will not be able to take your call, but please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

When will I see the images?

You will be presented with a curated gallery of over 40 photographs at your viewing session, which we will schedule to take place approximately two weeks later. This is the exciting moment when you will choose and order your photographs, so I advise that all decision makers are present at this meeting. We will discuss the options for wall art which can be ordered at this stage too and which will be available at a future date.

How much does it cost?

There is a session fee of £200. This covers my time and expertise. 

You will choose and order your favourite photos at a separate viewing session approximately two weeks after your photography shoot. A single printed, mounted 10x8 image and its corresponding digital copy costs £55. Collections start at £450 for 10 images.

Please refer to the Investment page for more details.

Can I just buy digital files?

All of my collections include both the printed and corresponding digital copies of the photographs that you select on a USB. Digital files cannot be bought separately. There is nothing like holding your memories in your hands, and I believe that they deserve to be displayed using only the highest quality, professional materials.

Is there a minimum spend requirement when it comes to ordering my photos?

Absolutely not. You will only purchase the photographs that you absolutely adore, whether that is a single image or the full collection. There will certainly be no hard sell - I hope that the photos of your beautiful baby will speak for themselves.

Do you have experience photographing newborn babies safely?

This is an excellent question and one that isn’t asked frequently enough. Quite incredibly, newborn photography is an unregulated industry and anyone can set themselves up as a newborn photographer, so please check what training (if any!) a potential photographer has had before handing over your precious and delicate baby.

I have been trained to handle and pose babies safely with one of the UK’s top newborn photographers, and the comfort and safety of your baby is my highest priority.

Newborn babies are very sensitive to hot and cold as they cannot yet regulate their own body temperature. In utero, they enjoyed a cosy 36.6 degrees, so the temperature in the studio will be at least 26 degrees to ensure that they are comfortable and will sleep soundly, even when undressed. I strongly suggest you come dressed in cool clothes or layers that can be removed, so that you remain comfortable too.

The curled up baby poses I use are similar to those positions adopted by babies before they are born, so they generally feel comfortable and familiar to them. However, not all positions suit all babies. Each baby is different: it can be due to how they lay in utero, whether they have wind or simply how sleepy they are. I work with each baby uniquely to ensure that they are comfortable and safe while capturing beautiful images.

Until the age of 3 or 4 months, babies have an involuntary startle reflex, which can cause them to suddenly extend their arms and legs, and arch their back. To ensure that they remain safe, you may be asked to sit close to your baby during certain poses and act as a spotter, while I move back to take the photograph. Some images may even be composites - which means several photos will be blended together to create the delightful final images that you see. For example, your baby’s head can be safely supported by your hand, and the hand then erased during editing.

HOW WILL THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH COVID-19 IMPACT ON THE SESSION?

This is a very sensible question to ask. There will of course, need to be precautions put in place to ensure that the risk of transmitting covid or any other illness are minimised. The main points are covered here and I will ask you to familiarise yourself with them before coming to the studio.

I will need to gently handle your baby to help place them into your arms or coax their little fingers to unfurl, but I will ensure that my hands are thoroughly washed before the session and regularly washed or sanitised throughout. If you have any concerns, please get in touch to ask further questions - your baby is your most precious creation so it is entirely understandable that you will want to keep them as safe as possible.