NEWBORN, CHILDREN PHOTOGRAPHY
Bunbury & Southwest

"Welcoming New Beginnings: Capturing Tender Moments in Newborn Photography Sessions"

Step into the heartwarming world of newborn photography, where we embrace the delicate beauty and innocence of your newest family member. Our newborn photography sessions are crafted to immortalize the love, purity, and joy that come with the arrival of a precious baby. Join us as we celebrate new beginnings and freeze these precious moments in time, creating cherished memories for you to treasure forever.
 
**Tailored Newborn Sessions**
   - Our newborn photography sessions are meticulously tailored to suit your family's preferences, ensuring a unique and personalized experience. We offer both studio and lifestyle newborn photography sessions.
   - We work closely with you to understand your vision, themes, and desired styles, making each session an authentic reflection of your family's love and joy.
 
**Expert Handling and Safety**
   - With our experience in newborn photography your newborn is in safe hands. We prioritize safety and comfort during every shoot.
   - We are trained to handle delicate infants, ensuring a relaxed and soothing atmosphere, allowing for genuine and tender moments to be captured.
 
**Capturing the Innocence and Cuteness**
   - Newborns exude a natural charm that is both innocent and endearing. Our goal is to capture this pure essence through our lens.
   - Using gentle lighting and soft backdrops, we accentuate the newborn's delicate features and showcase their innate sweetness, creating timeless photographs you'll cherish forever.
 
**Creating Timeless Keepsakes**
   - Our photography style focuses on creating timeless, artistic images that highlight the newborn's adorable expressions and features.
   - From tiny fingers and toes to peaceful slumbers, we preserve these fleeting moments, creating cherished keepsakes that will remind you of your baby's early days.
 
**Treasuring Precious Memories**
   - We understand that these early days are fleeting, making it crucial to capture them in a way that allows you to relive this beautiful phase whenever you look back.
   - Our newborn photography sessions provide you with a collection of photographs that hold the essence of your baby's first days, preserving the magic of their new journey and the love that surrounds them.

Our newborn photography sessions are designed to encapsulate the joy and wonder that come with welcoming a new life into the world. Trust us to preserve these precious memories, creating timeless photographs that narrate the story of your baby's early days. Let us celebrate the miracle of new beginnings together, through our lens.

NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION TIPS

I am so excited to photograph your baby!
Newborn shoots are very special; they are relaxing and sweet, and document perhaps the most significant (and fleeting!) chapter in your life.
These are photos that you, your children, and your grandchildren will look back on forever, and I'm honored to be the one taking them.
Thank you!

I take that responsibility very seriously and have so much fun in the process.

You don’t have to do much to prepare!
People often have questions before their newborn shoot, so I thought I’d put together some information so that you can feel prepared, relaxed, and excited about the experience.
​
Do you want to do a maternity shoot?
Another thing to consider while you’re pregnant is whether or not you want to do a maternity photoshoot.
They are such a blast!
You can read some information about my maternity photography
here

The best time to do your newborn photography session

You can do a newborn photoshoot at any point during your baby’s first four weeks.
However, if you going for the classic “curled” newborn look in the photos, it’s best to do the session during the first two weeks after your baby is born.
I find that the six-day-old to twelve-day-old window works particularly well for this.
I suggest reserving your spot when you are in your second or third trimester. The more notice you give, the more likely I am to have availability.
Of course, we can’t pick a date for the shoot while you are still pregnant, because we don’t know when exactly your baby will be born.
Instead, I’ll add your due date to my calendar so I can be sure I’m available to do your photoshoot whenever your baby happens to arrive.

How long does a newborn shoot last?

Your newborn shoot will last about two hours, but we budget in extra time so that the shoot can move at your baby’s pace.
There is plenty of extra time for cuddling, soothing, feeding, burping, changing, etc.
There is absolutely no rush.
​
The 12 hours before the shoot

If you are nursing, please try to avoid eating anything spicy (eg pizza, hot sauce, etc) that might upset baby’s tummy for 12 or so hours preceding your shoot.
Feed your baby as much as possible in the 12 hours leading up to the shoot.
If we are coming to you, start feeding your baby about 20 minutes before we are scheduled to arrive.
If you are coming to us at the studio, feed your baby before you leave your house. Please avoid vaccination and stress before coming to the shoot.

Your baby can eat again (if she wants) when she arrives at the studio before we start.
Of course, we can take a break during the shoot for your baby to eat too.
 
It’s totally fine if your baby cries spits up, or goes to the bathroom
Don’t worry!
Your baby is in good hands.
There is plenty of time for us to soothe, feed, and change your baby.
Your baby will be warm, fed, clean, and content for the shoot.

We can retouch out baby acne

Sometimes, often between their 2nd and 3rd week, babies develop acne.
It tends to clear up on its own after about a week.
If your baby has acne during his shoot, don’t worry we can retouch it out.
 
What should your newborn wear to the shoot?

We have plenty of outfits and swaddles for your baby, so please just bring something that is easy to remove.
Something that snaps open, so we don’t have to pull it over your baby’s head and disturb him or her.
You do not need to bring any clothing or props to your newborn shoot
You don’t need to bring any clothing or props.
We have everything we’ll need for the shoot: swaddles, outfits, props, etc.
It’s totally covered!
Of course, if you have anything you’d like to include, just let me know.

You should bring a bottle and pacifier, and something to read

Having a bottle and pacifier on hand is really useful to help soothe your baby. Of course, if you are avoiding those things we don’t have to use them.
But if they are a part of your routine (or you are open to using them) please bring them to the shoot.
A newborn shoot is also a great opportunity for you to relax!
Read a book, write some thank-you notes, or take a nap!
Oftentimes at the shoot, the parents and the baby sleep through the whole thing.
A bonus of a newborn shoot is that it’s a couple of hours of childcare.
I’m sure you’ve been working hard caring for your new baby – enjoy some time off!

What should parents and siblings wear to the shoot?

Keep it simple. No busy patterns, not large logos – the focus should be on your baby.
You decide how dressy you want to be, there’s no right or wrong answer to that.
I suggest that everyone be on the same level of formality: if one person is wearing a lovely dress, the other shouldn’t be in cargo shorts.

Mothers have free access to our amazing client wardrobe ( studio sessions)
 
How to prepare for a studio newborn photography session

You don’t have to do anything!
Just come as you are, we’ll take care of the rest.

A little prep is helpful, but we have everything under control and are looking forward to your photo shoot.
If you have any questions, please let me know.

BOOK YOUR NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION

Interested in a shoot for your new little family member?
Contact me to book your newborn photo shoot.