Maternity and Newborn

Ideally, book your maternity photography after your 12-week scan. This allows me to reserve space during peak periods, when we can capture the bump at its finest.

Every pregnancy is different, and bumps can appear at different times. Maternity photography is usually best within week 28-32.  

Please breathe. Your maternity photography session is designed to make you feel calm, relaxed, and completely in control. There is no rush — plenty of time is allowed for posing, changing, and completely empowering you and bump.

When you arrive, you’ll have time to get comfortable, ask any last questions, and discuss any preferences, such as colours, poses, or particular images you’d love to capture during your maternity session. 

The studio will be kept at a controlled temperature, and a fan will be on hand to help you stay cool between costume changes. It also adds a beautiful 'hair swept' portrait, which I love! 

Yes, we have a whole wardrobe dedicated to empowering our expectant mothers who arrive. There is a colour/style that suits all, and these can be chosen on the day. If you have a colour preference, please let me know in advance.

During the session, my aim is to make you as comfortable as possible.

We’ll usually begin with some portraits of you in your own clothing (I recommend bringing along a vest top and some jeans for a casual look within your gallery). Please note: the jeans absolutely do not have to fit at this current time! The open button look is exactly what we are looking for. From there, I’ll move you through a variety of our gowns for some show-stopping poses, then finish with soft, close-up detail shots.

Partner and sibling images are included, too, and recommended at the start of the session. These images are relaxed, natural, and focused on connection rather than perfect posing. If siblings are joining, we’ll work around their age, confidence, and mood on the day. 

The finishing touches take place in post-editing. Once completed, galleries featuring your maternity photography journey will be sent out, ready for download!

It’s best to book your newborn photography session while you’re still pregnant, ideally after your 12-week scan. This allows me to reserve space around your due date, as babies rarely arrive exactly when expected. Once your little one is here, we can confirm the best date for your newborn photoshoot.

Newborn photography is usually best within the first 5–21 days after birth, when babies are still very sleepy and naturally curled up. However, every baby is different, and beautiful newborn images can still be captured after this stage. My sessions are relaxed and baby-led, so we always work at your baby’s pace.

Please breathe. Your newborn photography session is designed to feel calm, relaxed, and completely baby-led. There is no rush — plenty of time is allowed for feeding, changing, cuddles, and settling your little one throughout. 

When you arrive, you’ll have time to get comfortable, ask any last questions, and talk through any preferences you have, such as colours, poses, or particular images you’d love to capture during your family photography session. 

The studio will be kept warm so your baby stays cosy, especially during wrapped or gently posed images. I recommend parents wear light layers so you feel comfortable too.

No two newborn photography sessions are the same, and that applies to style preferences as well. You might prefer natural, candid lifestyle posing with close-up details, or you could opt for headbands and accessories complemented by flower pots and bucket-swaddled baby poses. 

You might want family/sibling portraits, or maybe the entire session will be dedicated to your little newborn. This is why I request that you complete the questionnaire I send upon booking; it provides me with a detailed understanding of your newborn photography preferences. This way, everything is prepared for you when you arrive on the day. Of course, you can change your mind! We can work through it together during the session.

Yes, we have a whole wardrobe dedicated to include outfits, swaddles and props to make your newborn photography session as personalised as possible. This can be personalised in the client questionnaire sent out upon booking. 

During the session, I’ll gently settle and position your baby for newborn photography, always working slowly and safely. Your baby’s comfort and safety are my priority at every stage, and I’ll never force a pose if your baby isn’t happy.

We’ll usually begin with simple wrapped images, as most newborns find swaddling comforting. From there, I’ll move through a variety of soft, neutral setups, close-up detail shots, and natural poses that capture all those tiny features — fingers, toes, eyelashes, and sleepy expressions.

If siblings are joining, we’ll work around their age, confidence, and mood on the day. Sometimes sibling photos are best done first during family photography, and other times it helps to let them settle before involving them.

Parent and family images are included too, often towards the end of the session when your baby is ready for cuddles. These images are relaxed, natural, and focused on connection rather than perfect posing.

The finishing touches take place in post-editing. Once completed, galleries featuring your newborn photography will be sent out, ready for download!