The Ideal Window: 5 to 14 Days Old

Generally, the sweet spot for newborn photography is between 5 and 14 days after birth. Here’s why:

Babies are still super sleepy during this time, which means they’re more likely to settle into those beautifully curled-up poses.

That fresh newborn look—flaky skin, tiny fingers, and squishy cheeks—is still very much present and there to be recorded.

At its heart, minimalist newborn photography is all about honoring the simplicity and purity of new life. It lets the emotion, connection, and beauty of the moment speak for itself—no frills required.

If you’re drawn to clean lines, soft palettes, and a style that will never go out of fashion, a minimalist newborn session might be the perfect choice for you.

What to Expect and how to cope with a newborn photo shoot with siblings and the whole family.

Display your professional photography images with professional printing. Here are some reasons why.

Preserving family memories are important for so many reasons, a few of which are discussed here.

Babies pass through their milestones so quickly. A ‘sitter’ baby is usually around 6-12 months and is when your baby is sitting independently. At this age, babies become more interactive and are using a variety of facial expressions, those little chubby rolls may be developing and their little personalities are starting to shine. It is such a lovely age to mark and remember.

Pets are one of the family, and to leave a furry friend out of a family photo would be like leaving the last piece out of a finished puzzle. Here are a few guidelines to follow when including your pet in your professional family photo shoot.

Most of us know pregnancy is not always as glamorous and alluring as it is regularly made out to be. It can be filled with weird side effects, stresses and a lack of control that result in women feeling the complete opposite of what many images portray.

So you are looking to book a photo session for your newborn, which is great! I have tried to answer some questions you may have.

Sadly for families and photographers, the covid pandemic has meant that a lot of milestones have gone by unrecorded by professional photographers. I am frequently asked by clients if it is still worthwhile having a photo session when their baby has passed the ‘newborn’ stage.

I recently was very excited to receive the Associate Level of Portrait Masters.  Most people probably don’t know what this means, so I would like to elaborate.

Personal Branding photography is a way to tell the world your story. It is sellin you! It can be used for websites, social media and marketing and it is essential in this day and age to have quality images that reflect your brand’s message.