Those first few days with your baby are unlike anything else.
The tiny fingers and toes. The sleepy stretches. The little noises and expressions. The way they curl up in your arms, so small and completely dependent on you.
It’s a time filled with so many firsts, yet one that passes all too quickly.
That’s why I love newborn photography.
It’s a chance to slow things down and preserve those first precious days — capturing your baby just as they are, along with the love, connection and little details that make this time so special.
Because before you know it, those tiny fingers will grow, those sleepy cuddles will change, and your newborn will no longer be quite so little.
Newborn photography should never feel rushed or stressful.
Your baby’s comfort and safety always come first, and we’ll work entirely around their needs.
Newborn photography is something I feel particularly close to. My own daughter arrived eight weeks earlier than expected, giving me a very personal insight into just how tiny and precious those first days can be.
Having experienced those early days myself, I understand that every baby is different, and that some little ones need a little extra patience, reassurance and time. It’s also given me a particular appreciation for premature babies and the importance of gentle, patient photography that works entirely around their individual needs.
It’s one of the reasons I believe so strongly in keeping newborn experiences relaxed, gentle and entirely baby-led.
I recommend arranging your experience within the first 14 days, when babies are generally sleepier and more naturally curl into those beautiful, familiar positions from the womb.
Older babies can absolutely be photographed too, although they may be more alert and less inclined to settle into those sleepy poses.
There is no pressure to get everything perfect. We’ll take our time, with plenty of opportunities for feeds, changes, cuddles and settling whenever they’re needed.
Most newborn experiences take place in the comfort of your own home, allowing you and your baby to relax without having to travel anywhere.
I’ll bring everything needed, including a selection of beautiful props, backgrounds and wraps, so we can create a lovely variety of photographs.
And please don’t worry about having a perfectly presented home. I use a simple portable setup, and we’ll find a suitable space that works for you.
Your family can be part of the experience too. I’d love to include Mum and Dad, brothers and sisters, or perhaps a favourite toy or special family keepsake.
If you’d prefer a studio experience, that’s possible too. Just let me know and we can discuss the options.
Newborns have their own little timetable, and that’s perfectly okay.
Your experience can take around two to four hours, but that doesn’t mean we’ll be photographing your baby for that entire time.
We’ll take things at a relaxed pace, allowing plenty of time for feeding, changing, comforting and simply enjoying those cuddles with Mum or Dad.
I recommend keeping the rest of your day free, so there’s no pressure if your baby needs a little longer to settle.
A feed shortly before we begin can often be helpful, but ultimately we’ll follow your baby’s lead.
Your Newborn Photography Experience starts at just £50 and includes your session, a complimentary 10×8 mounted print and the matching digital image.
A beautiful way to preserve those first photographs, share them with loved ones and enjoy them for years to come.
At your viewing, you’ll see your photographs for the first time and have the opportunity to choose additional prints, beautiful wall art or an album.
If you’ve also enjoyed a Maternity Photography Experience with me, you’ll have received a complimentary Newborn Photography package gift voucher, giving you even more reason to capture both chapters of your journey.
One day, your newborn will no longer be so tiny.
Those little fingers and toes will grow. The sleepy stretches will become wriggles, smiles and first steps. And those first few days will become a distant but beautiful memory.
But your photographs will take you back.
They’ll remind you just how small they were, how perfectly they fitted in your arms, and how it felt to hold your baby for the very first time.
I’d love to help you preserve those memories.
Remember how little they were. Remember how it felt.
Looking for a gift that’s a little more meaningful?
A Newborn Photography Experience is a beautiful way to celebrate the arrival of a much-loved little one and preserve those precious first days together. From tiny fingers and sleepy cuddles to those first beautiful expressions, the newborn stage changes so quickly — before you know it, your tiny baby will be growing and changing before your eyes.
Whether it’s for a baby shower, birthday, Christmas, a special occasion, or simply because, a gift voucher can be tailored to your chosen photography package or budget and personalised especially for the new parents.
Each gift voucher is accompanied by a personalised presentation letter and presented in a complementary envelope, making it a thoughtful and memorable gift. Vouchers can be given in person or posted directly to the recipient.
Give someone special an experience to look forward to, and memories to treasure forever.
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James is friendly, professional and very good at keeping an excitable mother of the bride calm. He also helped with his fantastic sewing skills when a bridesmaids dress needed fixing! His photographs are beautiful and really captured our day in the most amazing way
James made us feel at ease, even my husband who hates having his photo taken .They were all natural and lovely. My son wasn’t in the best mood on the day, but James made him laugh and caught his smiles at just the right moments. The photos are wonderful, something I’m so glad I did.
James was polite, professional and took some amazing photos, as well as some intimate shots during the ceremony whilst remaining unobtrusive. He is very good at making you feel relaxed and at ease in front of the camera.
Fantastic, friendly service. Made the whole family feel at ease. Spectacular photos would highly recommend. Excellent value for money and a lifelong memory created.
An absolute fab photographer: James did our wedding and he is AMAZING at what he does! James is very organised and creative, and pre-plans photo shoots which is so handy on the day. We didn’t need to think about guest being in the pictures as he did all that for us. I have some wonderful pictures which I have framed.
I’ve had a number of fantastic experiences with James, and he has been brilliant each time. They say you should never work with children or animals and James exceeds at both. He has a wonderful ability to put everyone at ease. I would highly recommend him for any form of work, personal or commercial.
Very professional, thorough and helpful. He captured everyone and everything on our big day. And we couldn’t have wished for more. Beautiful photos.
James was brilliant. He got on with his own thing and the photos are brilliant. He was really helpful as I wasn’t sure what to expect from the day. The products he had to offer were so much nicer than what other photographers had. The finished photos are brilliant and I would use him again definitely.
Thank you so much, the photographs are lovely. You made it very relaxing and that is why they have come out so well. Forgotten it was even raining now!
James went the extra mile to make sure everything was covered for our wedding day. James knew exactly what we wanted on the day and just got on with it.
Exceptional quality of service. James was so subtle but we didn’t even notice he was there which made a huge difference, especially to my mum who hates having photos taken. James captured amazing moments that we would never have seen otherwise.
The images came out amazing and I’m so happy with the results, James really knew what he was doing and this made the session even better! I cannot recommend him highly enough.
James was very professional on the day and managed to keep things going to plan. The album and USB are fab and we couldn’t have asked for better.
We got James to photograph our wedding and nothing was too much trouble for him. James took on board all our requirements and our photographs & albums were beautifully presented, thanks.