Newborn Photography

If you’ve already had a baby, you’ll understand this well! If you’re an expectant mum, you’ll soon discover a newborn has the incredible power to make time vanish!

As a Mum of two boys, I remember the first few weeks whizzing by in a blissful bubble of midnight feeds, cuddles, and sleepless nights. I remember those precious moments, in the still of night, when our tiny son would fall asleep on my chest while my husband slept soundly beside me.

I wanted to freeze these fleeting moments because before you even realise it’s happened, your tiny baby has morphed into a chunky 6-month old. And you’re left wondering; ‘What happened to my baby’s tiny little fingers and chubby little toes?’ ‘And when did my newborn baby’s milk spots and flaky skin disappear?’

All these beautiful details are so easily forgotten in the excitement of having a new baby in the family and the chaotic months that follow. These details, along with all the other baby milestones, are so worth capturing.  

One of my biggest regrets was not investing in professional newborn photography for both my boys. At the time, it felt indulgent and a little extravagant. And although I have photos of my boys as babies, I wish I’d invested in professional photographs.

Photographs which documented all their tiny details and us together, our first time as a family. It’s those moments that become our most treasured keepsakes. And not just for parents but for our children too. And there’s nothing extravagant or indulgent about it.

Are you ready to create your precious keepsakes? Book your newborn session here.

Booking Your Newborn Photography Session

Being pregnant is exciting, isn’t it? There’s so much to organise and prepare before your baby’s grand entrance into the world. And although you may have months to wait until your baby’s arrival, newborn photography sessions fill quickly. It’s a good idea to book your newborn session as early as possible during your pregnancy to avoid disappointment.

A newborn session fee is $250 and ensures a few dates are reserved for your newborn photography session. You can opt to add a studio maternity session for a combined newborn/maternity fee of $300.  

Your session fee includes the following goodies:

• $100 print credit towards your purchases.
• A planning session so we can design the perfect newborn photography session to reflect your personality, style, and home décor.
• My helpful guide to prepare you for your newborn photography session.
• A 2-hour newborn session in my boutique studio in the Blue Mountains, Sydney.
• An in-person cinematic presentation of your images.
• A design consultation to help you choose the perfect artwork for your home. 

Want to document your beautiful baby belly? Combine a maternity session with a newborn session and save! Learn more here.

When To Photograph Your Newborn

You’ll want your baby photographed as early as possible as this is when they’re smallest, sleepiest, and squishiest. When your baby is between 7 and 14 days old, it’s the perfect time to capture their ever-changing tiny features: their tiny toes, their chubby cheeks, and those gorgeous pouty newborn lips. These are the precious little details you’ll want to remember! It’s also perfect for getting those adorable sleepy and curled-up snugly poses.

A newborn session lasts approximately 2 hours however, if your baby is unsettled, don’t worry! I’m an expert at calming even the unhappiest of babies.

Your Newborn Photography Experience

The day of your newborn session is finally here! You’ll arrive at my gorgeous Blue Mountains studio armed with extra clothes, bottles, bibs and all the other goodies listed in my preparation guide.

My preparation guide was created from an understanding of just how overwhelming a newborn baby can be. The last thing you need is to worry about what to wear, makeup, styling, and items to bring along to your session. So, relax, I’ve got you covered!

Once you’ve settled into my cosy studio, we’ll start photographing. If your baby is sleeping, we’ll start with posed newborn photography. If your baby is awake, we’ll begin with family photography. And if you have other children, please include them too. After all, siblings are just as excited about becoming a big brother or big sister. These are the memories your children will cherish when they’re older. Are you ready to capture precious memories for your children? Get in touch here.

Safety and Care During Your Session

Your baby’s safety and care are the most important aspect of the session. All newborn poses are completely safe, and I will never attempt to put your baby in any unsafe or uncomfortable poses.

For additional reassurance, I’m current with whooping cough and flu vaccinations and have a current Working With Children Check. Relax, your baby is in the safest of hands with me.

After The Session – Choosing Your Keepsakes

This is the exciting part! You’ll return to the studio approximately 2 weeks after your session for a cinematic presentation of your stunning images. After you’ve enjoyed the show, we’ll go through my range of handpicked, gorgeous professional products.

These products will transform your house into a home and fill you with love every time you look at them. All professional products are manufactured in Australia and are of the highest standard.

And I offer products to suit all tastes and any budget including fine art matted print sets, framed art prints, canvas wall art, woodblocks, acrylic prints, montage, wall collections and premium heirloom albums. And you receive the matching digital files with all your print and wall art purchases. And you receive the matching digital files with all your print and wall art purchases.

Clients typically invest between $875-$4000 on their photography purchases. Payment plans and Payright are available so you can create your memories now and pay later.

Are you ready to capture this precious and fleeting time in your newborn’s life? Please get in touch to book your session here.