+ My home is small. Will it be ok for the newborn session?

Yes. Its your baby's first home and is absolutely perfect for the session.

No home is too small. I have had sessions before in super tiny city apartments and families have still fallen in love with their images.

Honestly, you will see the connection in your images first, not the small space.

+ Will I have to clean up my home before the newborn session?

Good news - No, you won't! :)

There is already a lot going on with a newborn in the house. I don't want to increase your workload :)

Please don't worry about deep cleaning your place. If there is anything that needs to be removed from the space we will shoot in, I will do it when I arrive.

Please don't take any stress about this.

+ What prep will I have to do on the day of the shoot?

Very Little. In your consultation, we will discuss outfits. So all you need to do is to make sure everyone wears their respective outfits and is ready on time. I usually text my ETA once I start for your house.

Please make sure baby (and toddler/s) are fed 15 minutes before I arrive.

Please keep aside a couple of blankets that you use for the baby. I usually like to wrap the baby in these or use these as backgrounds. I like to use something that is meaningful to you.

+ My home is very dark. Will that still be ok?

Yes that is absolutely OK.

All I need is one good window and most homes have that.

Darker homes also make for really nice emotional, moody pictures.

In rare cases, I also use a flash in case the available natural light is really really low. But as I said, its in rare cases.

So darker homes is no problem at all.

+ What if I need to reschedule?

With little ones, sometimes our schedule does need to change and thats fine.

I request you let me know as soon as possible though so that I can book someone else at that time.

First change of date is complimentary. 50% Session Fee is payable in the event of a second change.

+ How many family members can be part of the shoot?

Parents, Siblings and Grandparents of the baby are all welcome to be part of the shoot. Additional persons are charged @ £25 per person.

+ What should I wear for my newborn session?

Ahead of your session, I will send you an Inspiration board.

As a rule of thumb, I ask my Mums to go with outfits they feel nice in as well as comfortable. And then everyone else's outfits can be finalised based on Mum's outfits and what colours would look nice with that.

I recommend that Mums think about accessories they are going to wear. This can be a favourite pair of earrings or a cute scarf. Anything that will go well with your outfit really.

The only thing I ask to avoid is big bold logos or cartoon characters.

Your baby is perfect as they are. So for the baby I mostly recommend a white onesie. If you have a favourite outfit you would like the baby to wear, please feel free to make baby wear that.

+ When is the ideal time to have a newborn photo session?

This really depends on your preference. I recommend 3 weeks as the ideal time. Newborns have a few quick growth spurts during the first 10 days. Thats why 3 weeks works best as there is (somewhat of a) schedule by then.

Partners are also in maternity/paternity break at that time so scheduling is easier for them.

Having said that, I have photographed babies who are less than a week old and then some others who are almost 6 weeks old as well. So it is completely your choice.

+ When will the images be ready?

Your gallery is usually ready within 2 weeks of the newborn session.