There’s nothing cosier for a newborn than a good swaddle. It brings back all those in-the-womb feelings and leads, almost invariably, to a nicely settled baby.

a newborn wrapped in a blue cloth with the ends pulled out to look like butterfly wings

I use swaddles all the time in newborn sessions – whether it’s to calm your baby down, to move them between props without disturbing them, or simply because they photograph well. The basic positioning doesn’t change much, but there’s more variety in how you can use them than you might expect.

The butterfly wrap is one of my favourites. It’s simple both in terms of keeping your baby settled and undisturbed, and in the finished result. Sometimes the simplest setups make for the best images.

Newborn Photography in East Grinstead

Newborn photo shoots are best when your baby is between 5 and 10 days old. This is when they’re at their sleepiest and curliest, perfect for capturing those beautifully calm and natural images. I recommend booking while you’re still pregnant so we can set a provisional date and adjust once your baby arrives.

Your session takes place in my warm, cosy studio in Crawley Down, designed with your baby’s comfort in mind. Sessions are relaxed and unrushed, and include three digital images of your choice for £95. There’s no sales session, just a private online gallery where you can view and choose your favourites in your own time.