Young boy gently holding sleeping newborn baby sibling wrapped in knit blanket on couch.
A father tenderly kisses his newborn baby wrapped in a cozy knit blanket, capturing a heartwarming bonding moment.
Family of five sitting on a cozy sofa, parents admiring their newborn baby while two young boys look on warmly.
Peaceful newborn baby sleeping in a white crib, wrapped in a soft white knit blanket with tiny fists raised.
Newborn baby yawning while swaddled in white blanket, held by two parents smiling lovingly.
A smiling young boy poses with a newborn baby in a knit outfit, held by a woman in a soft, natural-light setting.
Black and white photo of a bearded father tenderly holding and kissing his sleeping newborn baby.
A brown dachshund dog sitting beside a smiling newborn baby wrapped in a cream knit blanket on a white surface.
Smiling blonde toddler boy gently holding a swaddled newborn baby on a white pillow backdrop.
Adult hands gently cradling tiny newborn baby feet, showcasing the delicate size difference in a tender close-up photo.
A sleeping newborn baby gently grips an adult finger, wrapped in a soft white blanket.
Two sleeping newborn twins in cream knit rompers rest together on a soft white cushion.
Newborn baby sleeping peacefully in a navy Love to Dream swaddle wrap inside a white fleece-lined bassinet.
A mother tenderly kisses her sleeping newborn baby wrapped in a cozy cream knit blanket.
Older child gently kissing sleeping newborn baby wrapped in a soft cream knit blanket.
Peaceful newborn baby sleeping with tiny hands near face, dark hair, on white background.
Newborn baby swaddled in cream knit wrap with lace headband, sleeping peacefully on beige pillow.

Newborn Session Guide



Those first few weeks with your baby are such a blur. The tiny details, sleepy cuddles, little stretches and the way they fit so perfectly in your arms change before you even realise it.


Your newborn session is about slowing things down for a little while and capturing your family exactly as you are in this season. There’s no pressure for your baby to sleep, no need for your home to be perfect, and absolutely no expectation for everything to go to plan.


We’ll take our time, follow your baby’s lead and make space for feeds, cuddles, nappy changes and whatever else they need along the way. All you need to do is love on your baby — I’ll take care of the rest.

Two married parents with gold wedding bands gently hold their newborn baby's tiny hand in a tender close-up photo.

BEFORE I ARRIVE

You really don’t need to do too much!

 

Feed baby as you normally would and don’t worry about trying to keep them awake beforehand or changing their routine for the session. A happy, fed baby is much more important than a sleepy one.


Have any outfits, wraps or special items you’d like to use nearby so we can easily grab them when we need them.


And please don’t feel like you need to deep clean the house before I arrive. I promise I’m not looking at the washing pile or the dishes on the bench! I’ll find the best pockets of light in your home and we can quickly move anything out of the way if we need to.

 

Family with tattooed dad, toddler girl, and newborn baby bonding together on a couch in neutral tones.

WHAT SHOULD WE WEAR?

Keep it simple.

 

Soft, neutral and earthy tones photograph beautifully at home and help keep the focus on you and your baby. Creams, whites, beige, browns, soft greens and muted colours all work really well.


Texture is always lovely too — linen, knits, cotton and soft flowing fabrics add a little interest without being distracting.


Try to avoid large logos, really bright colours and busy patterns.


You also don’t all need to perfectly match. Coordinating colours and tones will look much more natural.


And bare feet at home are always a yes!

 

A mother in a white dress tenderly holds her sleeping newborn baby, wearing a delicate headband, against a soft background.

FOR MUM?

I’VE GOT A FEW OPTIONS

 

Most importantly, wear something you feel comfortable in.


You’ve just had a baby... you absolutely do not need to squeeze yourself into something uncomfortable for photos.


Flowy dresses, loose linen, knits or something soft and simple usually photograph beautifully. If you’re not sure what to wear, send me some photos of your options beforehand and I’m always happy to help.


I also have pieces available in my client wardrobe, so make sure you have a look through those before buying something new.


 

Two sleeping newborn twins in cream knit rompers rest together on a soft white blanket.

FOR BABY

simple is best

 

A plain onesie, neutral outfit, wrap or even just a nappy can be perfect. Your baby is already the focus — they don't need an elaborate outfit.


I’ll also bring along some wraps and newborn pieces that we can use throughout your session.


If there’s something special you’d like baby photographed in, absolutely have it ready too.

 

A dark-haired mother sits in a cream armchair breastfeeding her newborn baby in a softly lit modern living room.

FEEDING & SETTLING

Please don’t stress if baby needs to feed during our session.

 

Whether you breastfeed, bottle feed or do a bit of both, we’ll stop whenever they need us to. The same goes for winding, changing, cuddling or settling.


There’s no clock watching while your baby needs you.


And if you'd like feeding documented, let me know. Those quiet little moments can make some really beautiful photographs too.

 

Smiling blonde toddler boy gently holding a swaddled newborn baby on a white pillow backdrop.

OLDER SIBLINGS

BRING THEM TOO

 

There is absolutely no pressure for older siblings to sit perfectly and smile at the camera.


We’ll let them warm up to me, have a bit of fun and keep things as relaxed as possible. I’ll usually try to get the important sibling and family photos while they're still interested, then they can head off and play while we focus on baby.


The less pressure we put on them, the better!


Please don't worry if they're feeling shy, silly, clingy or completely uninterested on the day. That's all part of having a new baby in the family.

 

Sleeping newborn baby swaddled in cream knit wrap with lace headband lying next to a golden dog on white bedding.

WHAT ABOUT PETS?

They’re family too!

 

If you’d love your dog or cat included, let me know before your session so we can plan for them.


Don't worry if they aren't perfectly behaved either. Sometimes the slightly chaotic photos end up being favourites.

 

A smiling mother sits on a bed holding a newborn while her toddler hugs her in a cozy bedroom.

YOUR HOME DOESN'T NEED TO BE PERFECT

Seriously.

 

You’ve just brought a tiny human home. I'm not expecting a perfectly styled house.


I’ll look for the rooms with the nicest natural light, which is often your bedroom, lounge or nursery. We might move a bedside table full of bottles or throw some washing into another room for five minutes — no big deal.


Your home is part of your family's story. It doesn't need to look like anyone else's.


Little things to have ready


If you have anything sentimental you'd like included, pop it somewhere easy to grab before I arrive.


This could be a special blanket, something knitted by a grandparent, a favourite teddy, an heirloom, baby's hospital bracelet or anything else that's meaningful to your family.


You absolutely don't need to have anything — these are just little extras if they're important to you.


Please don't put pressure on yourself for everything to be perfect.


Your baby doesn't need to sleep through the whole session. Your other children don't need to be on their best behaviour. Your house doesn't need to be spotless and you don't need to know what to do in front of the camera.


That's my job.


You just get to cuddle your baby, love on your family and enjoy having everyone together.


I'll take care of the rest.

 

BEFORE WE MEET

TELL ME A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR FAMILY
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If yes, tell me what you’re thinking. You can also send me photos beforehand if you want another set of eyes over everything. If you haven’t decided yet, don’t panic — have a read through the outfit section of this guide and flick me a message if you need help.

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