Newborn Baby Photography
with AnA Photography
We now have the pleasure of photographing around 70 brand new babies each year, and absolutely love it! These are our favourite sessions, despite them being the longest, hottest, hardest to edit and the most likely for us to end up going home covered in wee and poo!
But who can’t fall in love with those adorable chubby cheeks, wiggly toes and tufts of soft hair, or the way they look at you in fascination as they are trying to figure out the world!
Your Newborn Session ideally needs to take place within the first 21 days after birth. There are many reasons for this. Newborn babies change so quickly, so to really capture that newborn stage, the earlier your shoot takes place, the better. As they pass the 3 week mark, they start to stretch out more, and don’t find many of the poses as comfortable. We also find that your little one really starts to wake up after the first few weeks, which makes many of the poses not possible.
As well as capturing your new little bundle, we can also spend some time getting some lovely family shots with Mum and Dad, and we are always happy to include and older brothers or sisters in the session, or even your dog as they are a big part of your family too! We recommend bringing toys for siblings to play with, and we can always pop something on the TV!
We understand that the first few weeks with a new baby can be a very stressful and tiring time, so take this opportunity to sit back and relax for a couple of hours, with a lovely cup of coffee or tea. It’s not unknown for the Dad’s to even take a short nap during the session!
Bump to Baby Photography Packages
Frequently Asked Questions
How Early Should I Book My Package?
You can book your Photography Package with us, any time after your 12 week scan.
We recommend booking as early as possible, as we can sometimes book up well in advance.
If your due date is within the next 4 weeks, please contact us before booking online.
How Do I Book Before My Baby Is Born?
We can book up a long way in advance, so recommend that you book as early as possible – any time after your 12 week scan.
We make a note of your due date on our calendar to reserve your space, then ask that you contact us in the first couple of days after your little one arrives.
Can My Partner and Other Children Join In?
Absolutely! We are more than happy to include siblings and family shots in the session. If older siblings are school age, we usually split your Newborn Session into 2 photo shoots. Your main Newborn Session would take place on a weekday within the first 21 days of your little one arriving. We would then book you all back in at the next available weekend or after-school session to get the family and sibling shots.
Do You Provide the Hats, Props & Headbands etc?
We have a wide range of props, hats, outfits and headbands in the studio to use in your photo session. If you would like to bring any of your own, you are more than welcome, and if there are any particular props or colour combinations you would like us to use, just let us know before your session.
Do I Have To Take My Clothes Off For a Bump Shoot?
Not at all! There are a range of styles for Maternity Photography, and we will discuss these with you beforehand.
We would recommend having a read through our ‘Bump to Baby – Experience Guide’ for details on the styles / clothing.
Do Twins or Triplets Cost Extra?
No, we don’t charge any extra from Twins or Triplets, it just means we get extra cuddles!