I will try my best for certain poses and sets that you have seen elsewhere, but ultimately your baby is in control of the session and I like to try my best to make each session unique. I always begin with a set of ideas after our initial consultation, but quite often we have to be flexible depending on your baby’s sleep habits, feeding schedule and personality. As well, not all newborns are “moldable” for certain positions based on weight, age, flexibility, and body structure. As for props, I like to switching out props and add new ones to keep sessions unique, fresh, and new!
Frequently asked questions
I book a limited number of sessions each month so that that each client receives my personal attention. To ensure your preferred session time, please contact me as soon as you know you would like to book a newborn session. I will pencil your due date onto my calendar upon booking. You will then contact me when your baby arrives to schedule your session.
Yes! Siblings can be included in the session. This will take place within the 3 hour time limit set for each booking.
As each child is different, and may not behave as expected on the day, sibling photos may not always be possible. I will always try my best to get the shots you are hoping for, but it must be understood that I will not force your child to be photographed. Sibling shots will depend entirely on the cooperation of the child/ren involved.
If siblings under 5 are present, I do advise that there is at least one other responsible adult present for the shoot to help keep them occupied if required!
My sessions run Tuesday-Friday. If your older children are school-age, most clients bring them along to the start of the session (9.30am) and we shoot the sibling and family images first, before they go off to school. Alternatively, top up sessions are available after school on selected dates. Should a weekend session be preferred, there is an additional fee of £50 applicable.
Newborn sessions are primarily tailored towards the newborn baby, their parents and siblings only.
If you’d like photographs with other family members, I’d advise booking a separate 1-2 hour session, which I can offer at a discounted rate when booked at the same time as your newborn session.
In baby, children and family sessions, we have capacity for up to 8 people. If you require more than 8 people, this will be priced upon request.If siblings under 5 are present, I do advise that there is at least one other responsible adult present for the shoot to help keep them occupied if required!
This depends entirely on my availability at the time of your session. As we only have a small timeframe to be able to schedule your newborn session (5-14 days of age) then it will be unlikely that a reschedule is possible.
Do not worry! Once your baby’s session is reserved with a non-refundable deposit we have allocated a time slot for your family – early or late.
When you make the decision to book a newborn photographer, you’re investing in an experience that you can’t replicate yourself. You’re paying for the education, creative energy and equipment that a professional newborn photographer can provide. You can’t turn back time to recapture those squishy newborn moments, so you need to make sure they’re captured in a way that helps you remember them fondly for years to come.
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The majority of my photography experiences take place Monday-Friday in my boutique quayside studio in St Ives. I do offer a small number of in home and weekend sessions each month, but please note there is an additional fee of £55 for these and spaces are very limited.
Of course not! Whilst most newborn sessions are booked many months in advance, given the nature of scheduling newborn sessions, I sometimes have last-minute openings. Although I recommend that newborn sessions take place during the first 14 days of life, I am always happy to photograph older newborns with the understanding that it may not be possible to achieve the type of images that work with a very young newborn.
Newborn sessions are anywhere from two to four hours long and are completely baby-led. So if they don’t want to sleep or are a little unsettled and you need to attend to their needs, then that is perfectly ok! We will have plenty of time to capture your precious little one.
I completely understand that so shortly after giving birth, you may not feel ready to have your picture taken. However, I do encourage you to think about this anyway; the images with you and your partner interacting with your little baby can be the most precious images of them all. You might regret it afterwards not having taken any images with your child. Despite the fact I completely understand that you might feel a bit uncomfortable, I would like to encourage you to treat yourself to a little pampering – have your make-up done and choose a nice outfit – we can just capture a few here and there. You might be surprised how much you grow to love them in the end!
It’s best NOT to distract me so I can focus on styling the sets and getting the best possible pictures of your baby. Sit back, relax, read a book/kindle, take a much needed nap, etc.
It’s completely NORMAL for all of the above to happen! I would be worried if they didn’t. Please do not worry.
I will continue to work through their fuss with warmth, a little rocking and a bit of patience. Your baby will likely require a feeding at some point during the session and this usually solves the more dramatic fussiness issues. At that point we will all take a break and you will be able to give your baby a full feeding. I will also play white noise throughout the session as this helps to keep baby settled once they are asleep.
However; not all newborns babies sleep all day!
If your baby is wide awake, we will still continue with the session, but it is important to understand that there is a good chance you may not get all the sleepy, styled poses you might be hoping for. A baby needs to be in a deep, relaxed sleep in order to safely position them into many of the newborn poses. It may be possible to book another, mini session at a reduced rate. However this depends entirely on my availability within the specified time frame.
*** It is important to note that if your baby does not settle for their session, my full session fee of £80 will still be payable ***
You will of course be under no obligation to purchase any prints or digital images following the session, but I cannot accept responsibility for a child who is unsettled during their newborn photography session.
Digital files are available to purchase at £75 each, or if purchased in multiples, discounted bundles are available. Purchasing the digital files gives the client reproduction rights to the images for personal use only. You may use the digital files to create prints, canvas, books, and other personal use items at your own expense. You are prohibited from altering, selling, publishing or disseminating said images for any purposes other than for personal use. You may not use the digital files for monetary gain, income, editorial display, or publication without prior permission in writing.
No. As part of my post processing workflow, all RAW image files are deleted once I am confident that I have the best selection to create your gallery ready for your viewing appointment.
Any unordered images will be deleted as soon as your order has been placed with my print lab. All images that have been purchased will be archived in case of future loss or required replacements in the future.
I have over 2 years experience photographing newborn babies and have been trained to handle and pose them safely by leading baby photographer Ana Brandt. I am also a member of the Guild of Photographers and BANPAS (Baby and Newborn Photographer’s Association) who provide regular baby safety training sessions. I also hold full insurance, first aid training and have a clear DBS check.
All of my photography experiences provide my clients with a high end, premium service they deserve. This includes:
- Friendly, clear communication from the very first conversation
- My undivided attention when required
- A relaxing, bespoke photography session
- Editing – each image will be re-touched individually to make the basic adjustment of enhancing the colours, the contrast, or any other necessary fine-tuning to ensure the optimal quality for your photos. Baby’s skin blemishes will be re-touched out, so please do not let any unwanted newborn baby features put you off booking your newborn in for a session, you’ll regret it in the future!
- A 1 hour viewing and ordering appointment 1-2 weeks after your photography session, where your gallery will be presented in my cinema viewing room at the studio.
- A 10×8 Art Block with your favourite image from your gallery.
- Memories that will be loved and cherished through many generations.
I am proud to offer a gorgeous range of products from digital collections to expertly framed images, canvas products and stunning acrylic wall art. Prices start at £95 and range up to £695, so there is something to suit a range of budgets. You will be provided with an up to date printed product guide at the end of your photography session and at your viewing appointment you will be provided a list of packages, created by my print lab on a daily basis, which will only be available for that day.
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