As a dog owner myself, I fully recognise that your fur babies are part of the family and so they’re always welcome in the studio.  The fact that I just love hanging out with dogs has nothing to do with it and I resent the fact you thought it 🙂

A sleeping newborn on their side with a cocker spaniel lying behind them looking at the camera

I’m not saying that it’s easy to photograph newborns and dogs together and, of course, not all dogs would be comfortable in the studio environment – you know your puppy best. My golden rule is to get the baby fast asleep before we try to add in a dog as controlling two separate issues can feel a bit like spinning plates.  That’s the plan anyway, although in this case, the baby was not so keen on getting into a deep sleep.  Still, we soothed and settled him to the max that we could and then added in Percy.  Luckily for me, Percy is an extremely chilled out Cocker Spaniel who I suspect really quite likes having his picture taken so we got the shot perfectly practically in one take.

Never work with children and animals?  Bah, where would be the fun in that?

Thinking of Including your Dog in your Newborn Photo Shoot?

Dogs are always welcome at newborn sessions. It does take a bit of planning and not every dog will take to the studio environment, but when it works, it really works. Take a look at my guide to newborns and dogs for everything you need to know before you book.

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.