About newborn photoshoots

When a baby is first born it is such a special time for all the family and a newborn photoshoot is the perfect way to capture those magic moments, especially as they grow and change so quickly in those few weeks and months.

Newborn baby photos are best between 10 and 14 days after birth.  During this time, your baby still sleeps a lot and his or her complexion is usually clear. Within this time they are still curly from being in the womb, and will be more likely to be happy to be posed. However if baby is already here please don’t panic – I am always happy to photograph newborns up to 4 weeks old.

Whether this is your first baby or not I understand the stress, fatigue and emotions that those first few days at home bring. Sessions are held in my cosy home studio in Portsmouth so that you have full use of all of my props, accessories and baby outfits.  Also by coming to me it doesn’t matter if you haven’t done your housework as you can come to me leaving all that behind, sit back, relax and enjoy the session.

All sessions are determined by baby, as babies are little people with their own likes and dislikes. Not all babies will be happy to do every pose/shot, and if baby wants to take a break to feed then we take a break. I’ll work with you and your baby to have a memorable experience and photos to treasure.

I always encourage parents to get in a few photos themselves and having had a baby I totally understand how daunting that thought can be when you often don’t feel at your best. However, these precious photos of you with your baby aren’t for you – they’re for your beautiful baby to look back on in years to come, where they will see the pure love in those photos.

At the start of the session we will discuss what you want from your session and whether there are any specific poses, colours or props you would like. I offer a variety of poses on the beanbag where it is all about baby and capturing their perfect little fingers and toes, chubby rolls and pouty lips. I have a variety of gorgeous little newborn outfits, hats and headbands you are welcome to use in the session to create something truly special.

I also offer 2-3 prop set-ups where we place baby into a little bed, bowl, basket or bucket – all of which are carefully lined and weighted for babies safety and comfort.  I will advise on the day which props your baby is most likely to be happy in as all babies vary on which poses they are most comfortable in.

Of course sibling photos can be included and make for wonderful keepsakes for you and your family. I have a lot of experience working with siblings and can usually bring even shy children out of their shell to help capture a portrait you’ll treasure forever. Normally I will photograph siblings at the start of the session so that they can then be taken home or dropped to family to avoid them getting bored while we photograph the new arrival.

I also offer digital art images as part of your newborn portrait gallery. We will discuss which digital backdrop/s you would like at your session and I will ensure I take photos of baby to create the digital art image. Your baby’s photo is then hand-edited into your chosen backdrop to create a unique portrait.

The ideal time to book a newborn photoshoot is soon after your 20 week scan, so that I can make sure I pencil the time in my diary.  Then you’ll need to contact me as soon as possible after baby is born (or once you have a confirmed delivery date) to set a firm date.  However, if you haven’t already booked I can sometimes squeeze you in – so please contact me to check availability.

I allow up to 4hrs for a newborn baby photoshoot as I work at baby’s pace to ensure that they are relaxed, and to allow plenty of time for cuddling and feeding.

The session fee for a newborn baby portrait session is £75 which covers my time and use of props. Digital images start at £295 for 10 images and you can see my full pricing on the link in the menu.