It’s not unusual for parents to feel reluctant to get in front of the camera at a newborn session. I completely understand it. You’ve just been through something enormous and camera-ready is probably not how you’d describe yourself right now.

a dad kisses his newborn against a dark background

There’s never any pressure from me. If you’d rather sit this one out and join in at a later session, that’s absolutely fine.

That said, I will offer this: if you do get in front of the camera and you don’t love how you look, you never have to look at those images again. But there won’t be another time when your baby is this new and this small. My advice, for what it’s worth, is to give it a go. There’s really nothing to lose.

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.