Newborn Session Guide

Welcome to your Newborn Session Guide.

Thank you so much for booking a session with me. I’m so excited to capture some lovely memories for you.

These sessions are about your family exactly as you are in those first few weeks. The small details, sleepy cuddles, little stretches, the way your baby curls into you, and all those quiet moments that can pass by so quickly.

They’re not about perfect poses or getting your baby to sleep on cue. Instead, we’ll focus on natural connection and capturing this chapter of your family in the place where you’re most comfortable, your own home.

In-home sessions are relaxed and completely baby-led. There’s plenty of time for feeding, changing, cuddling and settling whenever your baby needs it. There’s no rush and no expectation for your baby to behave in a certain way. The session will usually last around 90-120 minutes, giving everyone time to settle in and feel comfortable. I’ll gently guide you when needed, but much of the session will simply involve you cuddling, feeding, talking to and enjoying your baby while I capture the moments as they unfold.

And please don’t worry about having a perfectly tidy or Instagram-worthy home! I’ll look for the best pockets of natural light and we’ll work with the spaces that photograph beautifully. Often, all we need is a bed, a sofa and a window. In the following pages you’ll find a few helpful tips on:

  • What’s included

  • Your Home

  • What to expect on the day

  • What to wear

  • Guidance for partners

My goal is to make the experience easy, relaxed and enjoyable, while capturing images that feel natural, intimate and timeless.

What to expect on the day

In-home newborn sessions are designed to feel relaxed and unhurried. There’s no set schedule your baby needs to follow and no expectation for them to be asleep for the session. We’ll simply work with whatever your baby needs on the day.

During the session: I’ll gently guide you into natural, comfortable positions with your baby. We’ll use the areas of your home with the best natural light, usually spending time in spaces such as the bedroom, nursery or living room. There’s plenty of time for feeds, nappy changes, cuddles and settling whenever they’re needed. Your baby can be awake, asleep, feeding or cuddled in your arms, all of these moments are part of your story.

If older siblings are joining us, we’ll keep things relaxed and let them dip in and out of photographs as they feel comfortable. Please don’t worry if your baby is unsettled or doesn’t sleep during the session. There’s no such thing as a baby not cooperating. We’ll follow their cues, take our time and create beautiful images around whatever they need.

Your Home

There’s no need to prepare or tidy your home especially for your session. Your home is part of your family’s story, and it certainly doesn’t need to look picture perfect. When I arrive, I’ll have a look around for the areas with the best natural light and we’ll decide where to photograph. If anything needs moving out of the frame, I’m more than happy to do that as we go. All you need to do is enjoy your baby and leave the rest to me.

What’s included

Your In-Home Lifestyle Newborn Session includes:

A relaxed in-home session of around 90-120 minutes, with plenty of time for cuddles, feeds, changes and settling.

The session is completely baby-led, so if we need to stop for a feed, nappy change or simply a little comfort, there’s no rush.

5 professionally edited digital images included

A private online gallery with the option to purchase additional images

Upgrade your gallery:

  • 1 for £20

  • 3 for £35

  • Full gallery for £75

How to prepare for your session

What to wear

For your newborn session, the aim is to keep things simple, comfortable and timeless, allowing the focus to stay on your family, your connection and all those precious little newborn details.

For Parents & Family

Soft, neutral colours photograph beautifully in the home and help create a relaxed, natural feel.

A few recommendations:

  • Soft, neutral tones such as cream, beige, white, soft grey and muted pastels.

  • Natural fabrics and textures such as linen, cotton and soft knitwear add warmth and interest to photographs.

  • Coordinate rather than match. Choose colours that complement one another without everyone wearing exactly the same thing.

  • Bare feet often work beautifully for a relaxed, cosy feel at home.

Above all, choose something you feel comfortable and confident in. You've just welcomed a new baby into the world, and the last thing you need is to worry about adjusting your outfit throughout the session. Soft, comfortable clothing is absolutely perfect.

For Baby

Simple outfits are often the most beautiful, allowing those tiny newborn features to take centre stage.

A plain sleepsuit, vest or knitted outfit in a soft, neutral colour is ideal. We can also capture some photographs of your baby gently wrapped in a blanket or wearing just a nappy, allowing us to document all those tiny fingers, toes and newborn details.

Try to avoid anything too oversized or bulky, as this can overwhelm your baby's delicate features.

A Few Things to Avoid

  • Large logos, slogans or bold text.

  • Very busy patterns or particularly bright, neon colours.

  • Bulky accessories, large watches or hairbands around wrists.

  • Phones or other items visible in pockets.

One Last Thing...

There's absolutely no need to buy anything new for your session. The most important thing is that you feel relaxed and comfortable in what you're wearing.

And if you're unsure, you're always welcome to send me photographs of a few outfit options beforehand. I'm more than happy to help you choose!

A little note for parents

Try not to worry too much about correcting or bribing your child during the session. I can get some of the loveliest photographs when children are being silly, energetic or just completely themselves.

The main thing is to stay relaxed, laugh along with them and act like whatever they’re doing is the funniest thing you’ve ever seen. A happy parent in the background photographs much better than a stressed one!

The best photos will come from letting the kids be kids and embracing the chaos.

For the dads, partners and anyone else who tends to stay out of the frame...

During the session, your main job is just to stay close and get involved. Put an arm around someone, hold a hand, scoop a child up, join in with the silliness and keep connecting with your family. You don’t need to worry about where to stand or what to do, I’ll guide you when needed. The best photos usually come from simply being present, relaxed and affectionate with the people you love.

After your session

Your online gallery will be delivered within 3 weeks

Your gallery will contain a selection of beautifully edited images from your session.

You’ll be able to choose your included images and, if you find it hard to narrow them down, additional images will be available to purchase.

Galleries will remain open for 1 month from the delivery date to allow you to view and select your images.

See you soon

I can’t wait to meet you and photograph your family. I hope this guide has helped you feel a little more prepared, and most of all, I hope you’re looking forward to the session. Try not to overthink it, just come as you are, enjoy the time together and let me take care of the rest.

If you have any questions before the session, or need any help with outfits, locations or anything else, please feel free to get in touch. I’m always happy to help.