Your Newborn & Baby Photographer Nottingham

You can book your baby’s photoshoot at any time during your pregnancy.  I would recommend booking from your 20 week scan point, so we have time to book you into my schedule for our pre consultation.

Baby is in charge and inevitably will arrive when they want to, so I do build in some flexibility with photo session dates. Ideally the photo session should be scheduled for between 5-14 days post birth.  By then baby will have established a feeding pattern, but still be very sleepy so we can achieve those beautiful curled up poses.

There are a few things you can do prior to your baby’s photoshoot, which may help us get the most out of our time and ensure baby is comfortable and happy. Happy baby = great photographs!

Food (especially if breast-feeding) – Some foods may react with baby’s digestive system so it would be best to avoid these for 2 days prior to the photo session (this is not an exhaustive list):
Acidic foods, such as lemons, oranges, berries, pizza, spaghetti, chilli and tomato products, gassy vegetables, such as asparagus, garlic, onions, broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower.

Activity – We need baby as relaxed and sleepy as possible so try and keep baby active and awake for the 1-2 hours prior to the photo session.

Feed – One of the best ways to relax baby is to ensure they have a nice full tummy. So make sure you feed baby no more than 15 minutes prior to the session.

Warmth – We recommend around 85 degrees temperature, as baby will be naked during the photo shoot. Babies lose body temperature very quickly and it is important the location is kept at a stable, warm temperature. When you are come to the studio baby should be wearing a nappy and wrapped in blankets to keep warm. We would advise those attending the session to dress in layers, as it can become hot!

For Baby – Bring enough milk for extra feeds if you bottle feed and your usual wipes and nappy supply. 

Snacks/Drinks – We are happy to provide tea/coffee and water, but would advise you to bring any snacks or specific drinks you would like with you, especially if you have baby’s siblings with you.

Entertainment – Please bring plenty of quiet entertainment for siblings. Tablets, books or a portable DVD with headphones work well.

Dummies/Pacifiers – Please bring a couple with you, as they are ideal for the purpose of keeping baby settled for the few hours we have them to get those beautiful photographs. Please be assured that babies do not get attached to them after our session nor do they cause nipple confusion, as it is for such a short period of time.

Baby will have a poo or a wee! This is completely normal and nothing to worry about. All of our props are washed prior to every use in non bio detergent and we always make sure we have backups!

Baby will cry. Again, this is completely normal, what is important is that the atmosphere remain calm and soothing for baby and parents, so try and relax as much as possible. 

Siblings should be photographed during the first hour of the session. After this arrangements should be made to take them home or take them out for a walk or a play in the park whilst the rest of the session continues. This is to ensure the smooth running of the session and to make sure we can concentrate the remainder of the session on capturing those precious memories of your newborn.