Your Newborn Session Guide

Welcome

I’m so excited to photograph your little one.

If this is your first baby, or if these early days feel emotional, messy, overwhelming or all-consuming — that’s completely normal. Newborn sessions are designed to feel calm, supported and baby-led from start to finish.

You do not need to arrive with a sleepy baby, a perfect routine, or any idea how the session should go.

That’s my job.

Your job is simply to arrive, settle in, and let me take it from there.

What Happens Next?

You’ll complete a short questionnaire

This helps me plan the session around your baby, your preferences, and the kinds of images that matter most to you.

You’re welcome to share inspiration images too if you’d like — colours, styling, or examples of my work you’re drawn to.

You’ll come to the studio and we’ll take things at your baby’s pace

Newborn sessions are slow, warm and unhurried. There’s plenty of time for feeding, cuddles, changing and settling.

I’ll carefully hand-edit the strongest images from your gallery

This usually takes around 2–3 weeks.

You’ll come back to the studio for your Viewing & Ordering Appointment

That’s when you’ll see your finished images for the first time and choose your favourites, along with any artwork you’d love for your home.

Once you’ve made your selections, I’ll take care of everything.

Your chosen digital images, artwork, albums and keepsakes will be professionally produced and prepared for collection from the studio.

A Few Things To Remember

What to Expect on the Day

My newborn sessions are very relaxed and completely baby-led. Most parents spend the time sitting down, feeding, cuddling or simply taking a breath while I work with baby. There’s no rush, no pressure, and we pause whenever your baby needs to.

What to Bring

You really don’t need to bring much. I provide the wraps, textures, outfits and everything needed for the session.

Please bring:
nappies and wipes
feeding supplies
a dummy (even if you don’t usually use one — it can really help during transitions)
a spare change of clothes for baby
a spare top for yourself too, just in case of any little milk or nappy accidents

That’s it.

What to Wear (Parents & Siblings)

Comfort matters most. Soft, neutral tones like beige, taupe, black, muted greens and earthy tones photograph beautifully. If possible, avoid bright white, logos and busy patterns — and if you’re unsure, just bring a couple of options and we can decide together on the day.

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Safety, Illness & Rescheduling

Your baby’s comfort and safety always come first. Every setup is fully supported, nothing is rushed or forced, and if baby is unwell or you need more time to recover, we can always reschedule.

Timing & Flexibility

Newborn sessions are ideally photographed within the first 1–3 weeks, when babies are often sleepier and more naturally curled. Most parents book during pregnancy, and once baby arrives we simply confirm the date from there. If baby arrives early or life doesn’t go to plan, we’ll work around it together.

Let's Plan Together

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