Preserving the Magic of Your Baby's First Days

The first few days and weeks with your newborn are a magical time, filled with tiny fingers, delicate features, and sleepy snuggles. These moments pass in the blink of an eye, and as your little one grows, those precious details can be easily forgotten. That's why capturing your baby in their earliest days is so important. A newborn photoshoot is the perfect way to preserve these fleeting moments and create lasting memories that you and your family can cherish forever. I specialise in creating a calm and comfortable environment for both you and your baby, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable experience. My goal is to capture the essence of your little one’s first days, creating timeless images that will make your heart swell for years to come.

When is best?

The ideal time for a newborn photoshoot is within the first 4–21 days of life. During this period, babies are typically very sleepy and naturally curl up into those adorable poses that highlight their tiny features. However, I completely understand that this isn’t always possible due to hospital stays, recovery, or other circumstances. If needed, I can still capture beautiful, posed images up to the 3–5 week mark. At this stage, babies are often more alert and awake, so certain poses may not be achievable—but rest assured, I always follow the baby’s lead. I never force a pose they’re not comfortable with.

Whats involved?

My sessions are entirely baby-led, ensuring a calm and relaxed experience. If your little one needs a feed, nappy change, or a cuddle, we pause and take care of them—rushing is simply not an option.

Most of the session is spent gently settling and posing your baby, with plenty of patience and care. I offer a variety of backdrops and props, tailored to the package you choose. Together, we’ll discuss your preferred colours and styles upon booking to make the session uniquely yours. To help everything run smoothly, I’ll also provide you with a preparation guide to follow before the photoshoot.

What to bring?

Please bring along anything you’d typically pack for a day out with your baby—nappies, milk, a muslin cloth, and a dummy if your baby uses one, as it can help soothe them into poses and encourage sleep.

Newborn photoshoots can take some time, so you may want to bring snacks and a drink for yourself—though I’ll happily provide tea and coffee! If siblings are joining, snacks and some entertainment will help keep them happy during the session.

If your baby has hair, a small brush can be useful for touch-ups. You don’t need to bring anything else unless there’s something sentimental you’d like included in the photos. I have everything needed to create beautiful images, so you can relax and enjoy the experience!

Location and Duration?

All photoshoots take place at my home studio in West Leigh, Havant, where I aim to create a warm and welcoming environment for you and your family. I want you to feel completely at home during your session—all facilities and details will be provided upon booking.

Since every baby is unique, it’s difficult to predict the exact length of a session, as I never rush the process. Each photoshoot is tailored to your little one’s needs, but here are the approximate durations for each package:

Quartz: 40 minutes to 1 hour

Emerald: 1 to 2 hours

Ruby: 1 to 3 hours

Diamond: 2 to 4 hours

This does not include feeding time.

Image Delivery & Timeframes

After your session, I will send you a link to a proofing gallery where you can view all the unedited images. From there, you can select your favourite photos for me to fully edit. Once chosen, the final edited images will be delivered in a separate gallery. Your proofing gallery will be available within 1 week of your photoshoot, and the fully edited images will be delivered within 2–4 weeks. This ensures every photo is given the care and attention it deserves.

When to book?

You can reserve your newborn photoshoot as early as your 12-week scan. I’ll pencil in a date within the 2 weeks after your due date, which can easily be adjusted if your baby arrives earlier or later than expected. To secure your session, a £25 retainer is required at the time of booking, with the remaining balance due on the day of your photoshoot.

PACKAGES & INVESTMENT

I offer 4 different newborn photography packages that you can choose from.

Sibling and/or parent photos can be added onto the Quartz, Emerald and Ruby packages for either an additional £25 and 3 extra images or as one of the set up's and no extra cost.