Hertfordshire Newborn Photoshoots -FAQs

That depends on the package you’ve booked, but tyically I suggest allowing 90 minutes – two hours.

You’ll receive a range of shots, from fly-on-the-wall moments to a few natural baby and ‘team’ shots.

It’s a real cliche, but just be yourselves and try to forget I’m there. Try not to look into the camera – unless I ask.

I won’t direct you (grown-ups!) too much, as I don’t like to influence how you naturally are with each other.

I want your experience to be as genuine and as honest as possible so that your photos not only look real, but feel real too.

You can read a three year-old’s top tips on how to nail your family photoshoot here.

During the couple of hours that I’m with you I’ll record whatever’s happening – feeds, naps, changes, maybe a bath if you’re at the bathing stage already – the natural flow of life at home together. 

I’ll shoot the little details – hands, toes, scrunched up little legs (they grow so fast!) as well as the bigger picture – the nursery decor and details, little outfits and teddies that will in years to come be part of your family history.

I shoot as naturally as possible – I won’t ‘pose’ your baby, but I’ll be looking for some good light, so expect me to find a window for some close cuddle shots!

Together with you we can position baby on a blanket or bed near some beautiful light and I’ll capture some unposed newborn portraits.

No way!

There’s no need to embark on a full-scale tidy and clean mission before your shoot.

This isn’t a shoot for Hello! or Ideal Home magazine – it’s a shoot for simple and honest memories for your own family album. It’s important that I’m able to capture your home as it typically is –  toys out, books out, shoes by the door and so on. All of these little details help tell the story of your home and family life. Perfectly imperfect is how I think of it.

Buuuutttttt….

If you’d rather not have shots of your undies drying on the radiator, I’d recommend a quick whip round the house to tidy away the stuff you really don’t want in your gallery.

That’s the beauty of an at-home shoot!

Nap times and feed times are very much pat of newborn life so I always incorporate them into the shoot. I’ll shoot as much or as little as you wish – if you’d like shots of you feeding your baby/ies I can incorporate that, or I can focus on siblings if you prefer, or just take a breather. Whatever works for you.

Every family is different and my shoots are focussed around each special group and tailored to the individuals within it.

If you have members of your group who have additional needs please let me know so that I can plan the shoot accordingly.

I want everyone to be included and this may mean me adapting my style appropriately. Let me know, talk to me about what works and what doesn’t, and let’s plan a session where everyone is welcome and part of it.

Only if you let me. I am proud of the work that I do and the images I create and appreciate being able to share them when possible on my website and social media pages. Sharing my images in this way is essential to my business. After all, it’s how clients get to see my style of work and is probably how you found or researched me too.

I never use children’s names with images (other than if you’ve given me express permission, or if you’ve asked me to tag you on social media). You’ll receive a password protected online gallery to view your photos so you can see your moments before anyone else. Once you’ve had a look just let me know if there’s any you’d rather I didn’t share.

Have a look at my Instagram or Facebook to see how I typically use images and just let me know if you have any concerns,

Absolutely! Print and share away! Sharing the love with friends and family is what it’s all about after all.

As the photographer and creator of the images, the copyright stays with me (that’s just the way the law goes), but all my packages allow you to download, print and share with friends and family all of the images you’ve bought.