A beautiful newborn photography session in Balham, London SW12.

During this session I was able to capture so many gorgeous newborn poses, using different angles and subtle changes once baby was settled. I often move around during my photoshoots. Once I’ve safely positioned your baby I will create different shots from the same pose before moving him or her.

A lot of photographers refer to this as flow work. It helps to minimise disturbing your newborn once they are settled. I have a series of positions that I will always work with. I work with natural positions for newborns and even then some are not right for some babies. With experience I can tell if your baby will comfortably settle onto their tummy or back or side. This has always been important to me as I’m working with tiny little people who need to be carefully handled.

This comes with years of experience but also with an inbuilt instinct to know what is feeling correct for your baby. I’m currently working on a some helpful tips for other photographers that I mentor and gradually putting together some guidance which can be referred to.

Like all things this will take time as I manage my working calendar and editing.

The Tummy Pose

With arms gently and carefully folded under babies head and the support of my soft padding and bean bag underneath this is the perfect newborn pose. I always allow babies head to rest comfortably on the side that they prefer.

Occasionally I do this pose front facing with assistance from parents. I will direct them where to place their hand for support which is then edited out after the session. I don’t do this pose as often as the head to the side though as it isn’t right for all babies. This one feels more natural and I love to see the baby comfortably sleeping.

This photograph has a calm feeling and I love the softness of my angora blanket from Princess & the Pea Props

I love their blankets as they are certainly the softest I have used and the best quality.

The close Up

Working through multiple close ups is wonderful to show beautiful details that can be enlarged or framed as a series.

I do a mix of soft colour and gentle black & white portraits for these to add variety. Adding soft blankets is a beautiful way to add texture to the images.

The family portraits

Moments together after your newborn is born are so precious and it’s a joy to capture these. I know parents often comment that they are not feeling portrait ready. That’s completely understandable, I certainly felt the same after the birth of my babies. However, these portraits are amoung of the most important that you will have in your lifetime.

I always encourage parents to take part as much as possible and these are often some of the favourite images from the session.

It also allows for those very important moments to hold and cuddle your newborn. Capturing that closeness and love gives me so much joy.

This one is in my signature black & white style. A style that I have worked with for many years and love for it’s timeless feel. These distinctive black & white portraits have always been my first love and it’s what drew me from painting to photography in the first place. All those years ago at art college!

Individual Parent portraits

I have no words to add to these as I think the images speak for themselves. I’ve love creating images like these for parents to treasure.

I received the most beautiful review from this session which can be read on my google review page. I’m so happy to have received over 200 five star google reviews form my Clients.

The Details

I wanted to show some of the images from one of my newborn photography sessions. To give a feel of what you can expect from your at home newborn photography session.

I love creating artistic black & white shots like these and will do similar looks with each photoshoot I do.

I’m always studying newborn photography and looking for new inspiration to add to the way I work. It does take years of practice and dedication to perfect your craft. As well as a knowledge of newborn safety.

This year I am celebrating 14 years as a London Newborn, Baby, Maternity and Family photographer. i couldn’t be happier and honestly I don’t know where the time has gone! It feels like yesterday that I created the look for my firsts portraits and of course the inspiration was my beautiful newborn daughter.

For details and to book your session with me, contact me here