What Happens During a Newborn Session

Bringing your new baby in for their very first photo session is such a special moment. It’s a chance to capture those tiny features, sleepy expressions, and the love that’s still fresh and overwhelming in the best way.

But I completely understand — it can also feel a little bit daunting if you don’t know what to expect. That’s why I wanted to walk you through exactly what happens during a newborn session at my studio, so you can come in feeling calm, confident, and excited.

🧡 A Warm Welcome & Time to Settle In

When you arrive at the studio, the first thing we do is let you relax. You’ll be welcomed into a warm, cosy space designed with both you and baby in mind. There’s comfy seating, soft lighting, and no pressure to start straight away.

Need to feed your baby? Change them? Just have a few quiet minutes to breathe? Absolutely fine — you’ll never feel rushed. Your session is all about making you feel at ease.

💤 A Baby-Led, Gentle Approach

Once your little one is content, we’ll gently begin the session. I’ll start by wrapping them snugly — most babies love the comfort of being wrapped — and we’ll move into posing from there.

Some babies sleep through the entire session without a peep. Others wake up now and then, want a cuddle, or need an extra feed — and that’s all completely normal. We follow baby’s lead, always.

Safety is my absolute priority. Every pose is carefully chosen and supported, and I work slowly and patiently so that your baby is always safe and comfortable.

✨ Lots of Little Breaks — and Plenty of Time

There’s never a rush. We’ll take breaks for feeds, cuddles, nappy changes, or just a reset if baby needs a moment. Sometimes those in-between moments — the ones where you’re soothing or holding your little one — are the most beautiful of all.

I’ll capture a mix of posed images and natural, gentle moments that show off your baby just as they are. If you’d like to be in a few images too (and I always encourage it!), we can include some simple parent portraits as part of the session.

🧺 What Should You Bring?

You don’t need to bring much — just yourselves, your baby, and anything they might need for feeding or comfort. I provide all the wraps, props, and set-ups. I keep everything soft and neutral unless you’ve told me you love a certain style or colour — in which case, I’ll plan your session with that in mind.

💛 The Goal? Calm, Cosy, and Completely Baby-Focused

My studio is a space where you can take a breath, soak in your baby, and know everything is taken care of. It’s a time to press pause and celebrate the tiny, fleeting details of these early days.

Whether it’s your first baby or your third, each session is tailored to you — no stress, no pressure, just a calm experience and beautiful memories to look back on.

If you have any questions before your session, I’m always here to help.