When your newborn baby arrives those first few days and weeks are to be treasured and adored, for they are over and onto the next milestone in the blink of an eye. Capturing tiny features, adoring looks, sleepy cuddles and so much more is always such an honour for me – to be allowed in for a short time to this sweet, quiet bubble of happiness, to capture images that can be cherished for years to come.
Lifestyle Newborn & Baby Photo Shoot
What does a Lifestyle Newborn shoot mean? My lifestyle photo shoots sit between a traditional portraiture session, which is posed and styled to every detail, and a documentary photo shoot, which is more relaxed and is about capturing the natural moments and connections.
Lifestyle is a portrayal of reality and the images capture the feelings that this stage of family life creates in togetherness, wonderment and dependency.
My lifestyle newborn/baby photo shoots can take place either in your home, or in my natural light studio in Marlow, Buckinghamshire.
book your shoot
~ A Pre-shoot Guide to give you advice on what to wear, how to prepare and what to expect.
~ A 1.5 - 2 hour session held at my natural light studio or your home - you can decide right at the last moment where you would like the shoot to be held.
~ Images include both baby and family portraits.
~ A password protected online gallery with 50+ digital images, edited in my style, in both colour and black and white
~ Download access to all of the digital images in the gallery in hi-res.
~ Exclusive access to the print shop for professional quality prints and frames.
what's included?
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Message me via the contacts page to make your initial enquiry
how does it work?
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Once we have agreed a date you pay the Session Fee to secure your booking and complete the Booking Form
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Before your shoot I will send you a Pre-Shoot Guide with all the information in about your shoot.
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Shoot day!
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After your shoot I will edit your gallery of images and after 1-2 weeks will send you a link and text you a password so you can view your online, fully edited gallery. The images will be edited in both colour and black and white.
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You can then download all of the digital images in the gallery and share the gallery with family members and friends.
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You will also have access to the print shop, where you can purchase prints and frames.
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Ideally after your 20 week scan, or 2-3 months before your due date – the sooner the better as I do get booked up!
When should I book my newborn session?
What is the best age to photograph a newborn?
The ideal age for a newborn session is when the baby is 1-2 weeks of age, as they are still very sleepy and curled up.
However, I often photograph older babies and they can be as sleepy as the very newborn stage – it just dependson the baby! These sessions can be for babies up to 3 months old.
How long is a newborn session?
These sessions usually take around 1.5-2 hours, as I like to not be rushed and allow baby to feed as and when required. I’ve learnt over the years that every baby is different and we can never predict when they will be having a hungry growing phase!
I can either come to your home, or you are more than welcome to my natural light studio in Marlow. The space is light, warm and specious, with a changing bed and refreshments for parents. Just let me know at the time of booking where you would prefer to have your session, and if you change you mind just let me know!
Where do the sessions take place?
What should I bring/wear?
At the time of booking your shoot I will send you a Pre-Shoot Guide, which should hopefully answer any questions or queries you may have, and will also advise on what to wear and what to expect.
What does the Session Fee include?
The session fee includes your Pre-Shoot Guide, a two hour photography session, my editing time, and access to an online gallery to view and download your images. You can then share your gallery to friends and family and also get exclusive access to the print shop for professional prints and frames.
I would love to book you in, so the sooner after your 20 week scan that you book in the better! Please go to my contact form here and I will be in touch to book you in!
How do I book?
milestone SESSION
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WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- 1 hour session at my studio in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
- Use of props
- Both individual and family portraits
- My editing time
- Access to a fully edited online gallery for you to view and download 25+ digital images
- Access to the print shop for prints and frames
BOOK YOUR SESSION
BUMP TO BABY PACKAGE
£775
*Saving £25
This includes both your Maternity & Newborn Shoot
BOOK THIS PACKAGE
This special bumper package includes your Newborn Session, a 6 month Milestone Session and a 12 month Milestone Session.
£765 for all 3 sessions!
*Saving £35
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first year PACKAGE
gift vouchers
Gift vouchers are a lovely gift for someone who is expecting a baby or who already has a newborn - what better way to capture the memories at this precious time! These can be purchased as either just the Session Fee, or the Session Fee plus a Collection, so that the recipient has nothing to pay themselves.
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We were welcomed into Kate’s gorgeous studio at the end of January. From the second we stepped foot inside her pristine building we felt at home. It was warm and cosy (perfect for our little baby to be calm and content), fresh and inviting. Kate has a natural way with both adults and children. She made my husband and I feel totally at ease and she was a baby whisperer, reassessing us that it didn’t matter if our little one was awake or asleep, content or crying. Kate helped us get into positions and captured truly beautiful shots. The photographs are so special, much better than we could have ever expected. They also arrived in our inbox quickly. We are so grateful to have such precious images to look back on for years to come.
