The happiest newborn photography session in East London! Just look at that little smile and not to mention the kiss curl on the top of her head! She is like a drawing of a baby and this photograph makes me smile so much. It also reminds me of my daughter at this age who also had the most adorable little curl. Her Daddy loved to carefully style on the top of her head. She now has many, many curls of course not just the one which she started with!
As a photographer whenever a baby smiles during a photoshoot it is like pure magic! You know when the shutter has clicked at just the right moment. it’s a wonderful feeling to know that something so special has been frozen in time.
Photographing newborn babies is truly one of the most rewarding experiences. It is also one that requires patience and consideration to the family you are with. This comes naturally but also improves with time. Understanding the different families that you meet and how they are feeling after the birth of their baby. Each photoshoot is unique which is what makes my work so completely interesting and fulfilling.
Do you ever have a very unsettled baby?
This is a question that I am asked a lot. I often sense if a new parent is feeling anxious about this when I arrive. It is completely natural, especially if you’ve had an unsettled night with your newborn baby. My answer is always the same “we have time” . Because I come to your home and I am arriving in a relaxed and calm manner with a very flexible mind the answer is always “we have time”. There will sometimes be moments when your baby is a little unsettled of course. I wouldn’t expect anything else. This is natural at this early stage (or any stage!) and I would never expect the new family or baby to be ready for me when I arrive.
I am there to work around you and your needs. I will photograph family moments when your baby wants to be held and patiently wait whilst your baby is fed and settled so that I can then carefully capture those beautiful sleepy poses. Awake shots are also wonderful too like this happy baby photographed at her home in East London.
With over 12 years experience working with babies I have learnt to follow the lead of the baby. I feel I can respond to how they are when I settle them and their comfort and safety is always my priority. This approach really helps me to capture beautiful natural portraits.
I am always happy to chat to you in more detail to explain how I work. for newborn photography enquiries please contact me here
