Inspiration for your newborn photoshoot
Our photographers are fully trained specialists in newborn photography which includes safe holding and positioning tiny babies. You can be assured your precious little one will be in safe hands ❤️
Create a lasting memory with a newborn family photoshoot
The first few months fly by when you’re enjoying life with a newborn baby, before you know it they will have grown out of their first tiny baby grows, but you can capture a lasting memento of this precious time with a newborn family photoshoot.
Gather the family and capture the love that surrounds your baby with a newborn photoshoot for the whole family, whether it’s just mum and dad or siblings, grandparents and more!
When to book your newborn family photoshoot
Timing is crucial for a newborn photoshoot. The best time to capture a newborn is within the first 14 days of their arrival as this is when they are the most sleepy. When scheduling a session in advance we recommend booking a date around your due date. We all know little ones arrive when they are ready so our newborn photoshoots once booked can be moved along to suit your situation.
It's very important to wait until you arrive at the studio to feed your little one so they fall into a wonderful milk induced snooze. This allows photographers to capture them at their best, after all, you wouldn’t want to do a photoshoot if you were ‘hangry’!
Newborn photoshoots get booked up months in advance, so it is worth getting in touch with the studio in your second or third trimester of pregnancy to secure the dates you want.
Bring along special props to create unique images
You can create totally unique images to treasure forever by bringing along any sentimental items to your newborn family photoshoot. Whether it’s your scan photos, a special item of clothing or something that belongs to a member of your family, these items can help to make your photos even more memorable.
In the past we have had newborn babies positioned on top of daddies army uniform, a newborn in a racing helmet, and lots of other unique items that have helped to make the photoshoot special.
You might also choose to bring along some seasonal props to remind you of the time of year when your newborn entered the world. For example, Christmas decorations, pumpkins, daffodils or whatever reminds you of the season you wish to celebrate.
Choose your wardrobe carefully
The best newborn family photos are often the ones where the family is in coordinated colours, patterns or clothes that complement each other. Channel your inner Prince William and Princess Kate and dress your family in coordinated outfits to create cohesive images that you will treasure forever.
Make sure you all feel comfortable and confident in whatever you choose to wear for your newborn family photoshoot, as it will help everyone relax and enjoy the occasion, particularly if you have young children.
We advise not to bring outfit changes for your little one as most babies do not like being disturbed too much. We like to use blankets and wraps during the photoshoot. Babies love to be wrapped up nice a warm, it also helps them to fall asleep. We have some at the studio but you are welcome to bring blanket that are personal to you.
Capture a wide range of images at your newborn family photoshoot
Depending on who you decide to bring with you to your newborn photoshoot, we will capture a wide variety of photos to give you plenty of choice when you come back to view your beautiful images.
We will take some of your newborn on their own, some with the special props you have bought with you, photos of the newborn with their siblings and photos of you alone with your newborn or as a couple cradling your baby between you.
There are so many options and your photographer will help you capture a wide range of photos, but if you have any ideas that you want to remember, it’s a good idea to share those with your photographer when you arrive.
Pinterest is a great source of inspiration and you can save the images you like so you can share them with your photographer at the start of your newborn family photoshoot to ensure you get the photos you want.
We also love to get a little creative in the studio. Who doesn't love baby hands and feet ❤️
