How long is a newborn photoshoot?

My newborn sessions usually last between 2 and 4 hours.

That may seem like a long time! But when you factor in how many feeds your baby might need but also how long those feeds can take, it really isn’t that long.

Sometimes newborns can drink milk for an hour other times it can just be 20 minutes!

Also babies are naked during my sessions which means they often poop or wee on me. Sometimes I need time to clean up or get changed, 2-4 hours goes by quickly.

I also need plenty of time to capture all the different poses involved in a newborn photo session, I like to give you a wonderful variety of pictures.

Sometimes a baby sleeps all the way through and a newborn photoshoot only takes 2 hours, but I like to prepare parents to expect to be at my studio for up to 4 hours. But don’t worry - I have a comfy sofa, hot drinks, breakfast pastries and biscuits available for you to relax.

What happens in a newborn photo session?

Before your session I will have chatted to you about baby’s sleep routine and we will have planned so that you arrive with a super sleepy baby.

Once you get to my studio it really is time for you to relax while I capture beautiful newborn pictures of your little one. There are two rooms in my studio - one where I take my photos and the other for parents to chill out in. Parents are also welcome to sit and watch me work but sometimes I find new mummies and daddies are glad for the rest and even fall asleep on my sofa!

What happens if my baby gets upset during a newborn photoshoot?

All my sessions are baby-led. That means whenever they need feeding, winding or just want a cuddle we will take a time out. You pay for the whole newborn experience and that means not rushing. Newborn babies are precious and it is important to read their signs and take the session at their pace. Even during the trickiest newborn sessions I have done, when a baby just doesn’t want to settle for more than five minutes, I’ve captured plenty of images.

What do I need to bring with me when I’m having newborn photos taken?

I provide all the props and outfits needed, as well as food and drink. You just need to bring yourselves, baby and a book or Ipad to take advantage of a few moments when you are able to relax!