Newborn photography in your home
In these crazy covid-19 times new parents are having so many extra things to worry about. One being is it safe to have a newborn photoshoot? I have made a few changes to how I now do newborn photography sessions. The main one being if coming to your home for the shoot. My set up is a lot more simple and I mainly use natural light, which I think looks the most beautiful anyway. Anything that I bring with me will have been throughly cleaned, my temperature will have been checked and I would wear a mask at all times. So please rest assured my newborn shoots are very safe. None of these changes will have any impact on you receiving stunning photographs. For me, newborn photography should be simple. There is nothing more timeless than a beautifully composed clean striking image. They look great in any room of the house and make a statement.
New baby sessions held in your home create lovely, relaxed, intimate family portraits. I use gentle window light and we can include other family members, siblings, parents and even pets. There is a bare minimum of 'posing' and the focus is entirely on interacting naturally with baby. As with all of my photography my goal is to capture genuine, beautiful emotion. As a mum myself I can honestly say these first few weeks are also a bit of a blur. This is why newborn photographs are magical. They take you straight back to that sense of wonder at your tiny baby, the overwhelming love and incredible euphoria of bringing a new person into the world.
Newborn shoots are best done In the first two weeks of your little ones arrival. We want to capture the tiny, curly, sleepy newness of your beautiful baby. Its amazing how quickly they change and you will look back at these memories and be so pleased that you had them documented.
My shoots are relaxed and very baby led. If you already have a child I certainly want to include them in the shoot too.
For a newborn shoot it very important to have the house very warm, as your little baby won’t be wearing a lot, so we want to make sure they are nice and cosy. I do also use a heat pad under my throws which they love.
If you would like to book I recommend getting in touch after your 20 week scan and can book a provisional date. I would need a £50 deposit. Then message me once baby arrives and we can either confirm or adjust the date.
My studio is in Chipperfield WD4. But I am happy to come to your home for the shoot. Areas I cover are, Berkhamsted, Chesham, Amersham, Tring, Hemel Hempstead, Watford, Potters Bar, St Albans, Luton, Abbots Langley, Kings Langley, Bourne End, Gerrards Cross, Chandlers Cross, Chandlers Cross, Bushy, Rickmansworth, Pinner, Redbourn, Harrow, Hatfield, Croxley Green, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, London