Carried out in the first weeks of life, a natural 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.
The ideal window for your baby’s photo shoot is the first two weeks after birth, when babies are at their sleepiest and most curled-up. If we’re outside that window, don’t worry — older babies still make beautiful images, just a little more alert and awake. I only take a limited number of newborn bookings each month, so it’s worth reserving your date early, even before your baby arrives.
Natural, baby-led newborn photography means no forced poses — I don’t use set-ups like the “froggy” or “potato sack” that require positioning a baby’s body in ways their muscles wouldn’t naturally allow. Instead, I follow your baby’s lead: if they need feeding, cuddling or settling, we simply build that into the session. The result is a set of images that feel authentic to your baby’s first days, not staged.
No — this is really the heart of my style. I photograph babies as they are: sleepy, curled, mid-stretch, being held. It removes the pressure of chasing a “perfect” pose and means your baby stays comfortable throughout, whether they sleep the whole time or not.
Yes, absolutely. Newborn arrivals are unpredictable, so flexibility is built into every booking. If your due date shifts, we simply move your session to land within that first-two-weeks window once baby arrives.
Just a simple white vest or babygro is all you need to bring. I provide a range of neutral wraps and textures in the studio, so there’s nothing else to prepare.
All sessions are held at my home studio in Horsham, West Sussex — a calm, comfortable space set up specifically for newborn work. I don’t travel for shoots, as the studio lets me control light, temperature and quiet, which matters a lot when you’re photographing a two-week-old.
If you’re interest in finding out more, please send a message using the form, or email beth@bethanthonyphotography.com,
or call 07388 365921.
