The first couple of weeks go by so quickly, in a haze of cuddles and sweet milky kisses.
It's hard to find time to capture those moments when all you want to do is get to know this new little person who's become a very special part of your family. I love to photograph those first few days in the life of your little one. A newborn portrait session lets me do the work of capturing those fleeting moments so you have more time to enjoy your baby and one less thing to worry about.
If you're currently pregnant, I would love to chat about photographing your newborn session.
About Your Newborn Session
Newborns are best photographed between 5 and 12 days old. This helps to get those lovely sleepy shots and usually makes the session run more smoothly. Sessions are run at my home in Richmond, Christchurch.
Dress your baby in something that doesn't go over the head and is easy to take off without too much disturbance. It is best if baby has had a good feed before arrival and a good amount of awake time, and they can be topped up again when you get here.
One suggestion is that you try and avoid spicy foods, citrus fruits and caffeinated drinks the day before and day of the session to avoid baby having gas or an upset tummy during the session. Babies that feel a bit uncomfortable don’t always settle very well and the goal is for you both to be relaxed and enjoy your session.
Sessions typically run for two to three hours. I take my time and there’s no pressure when baby needs to feed and settle again with you.
I would still love to photograph your little one if he or she is slightly older than a couple of weeks, but just bear in mind that we might not quite get those same sleepy photos. They’re very interested in what’s going on around them by that stage, so we can get some lovely lifestyle photos instead. (Sometimes a three week old will surprise me and sleep like a champ!)
Newborn Session Pricing
Newborn sessions start with a session fee of $200 which is required at the time of booking. This covers my time and talent in the session, careful professional editing and attention to detail, and an online gallery of 25-35 images for you to purchase from.
Products are purchased separately.
Digital image collections start at $400. Prints start at $70.