Carried out in the first weeks of life, a newborn photography session will provide a lasting memory of this special time, with your baby all sleepy and comfortably curled. With minimal props to distract, I’ll capture all those precious newborn details that you won’t want to forget.
Ideally, newborn photoshoots should take place in the first two weeks after birth, this is when we’re most likely to capture them asleep and curled up. Older babies tend to be more awake, but we can still achieve lovely images. My style is simple and natural, with minimal props. I prefer to focus on your baby. I generally ask my clients to feed their babies just before leaving home so that they are full, content and a bit more sleepy.
I specialise in a more relaxed, baby-led approach to newborn photography — simple, natural and with minimal props to distract. If you’ve already had a look at my portfolio then you’ll have realised that I don’t pose newborns. Popular poses like the ‘froggy’ and ‘potato sack’ do not feature in my workflow. I simply don’t believe that a baby’s fragile body should ever be posed in a way that their muscles won’t naturally allow.
I prefer to take a more natural, authentic approach. Removing the posing also removes the pressure for babies to be sleeping. While my newborn photography sessions are such that babies do often sleep contentedly throughout, that’s not to say that’s always the case but if you’re not striving for that perfect pose, then it’s never an issue. Above all, I want the babies I photograph to be comfortable and the Mums and Dads to be as relaxed as possible.
If a baby needs to be cuddled, comforted or fed then that’s OK. I’ll take the time to photograph these moments too in order to capture the special bond that is developing. Documenting this intimacy, against the timeless background of whites and neutrals enables me to ensure that I can deliver a very personalised style of newborn photography that can be enjoyed for years to come.
Absolutely! Newborn arrivals are unpredictable, so I always build in flexibility for rescheduling. If your baby arrives early or late, we can adjust the session date accordingly. I only take a limited number of newborn bookings, so there’s plenty of room for changes.
A simple white vest or babygro is all that you’ll need to bring and I have a range of neutral wraps for added texture and interest.
If you’re interest in finding out more, please send a message using the form, or email beth@bethanthonyphotography.com,
or call 07388 365921.
