If you know me, you’ll know I have a soft spot for vintage floral, and this is one of my favourite newborn setups. A peacefully sleeping baby nestled amongst the peach peonies.

a sleeping newborn with a peach headband snoozing in a bed of peach peonies

What I love about this approach is that it completely transforms the image without any of the disruption of moving to a new prop or backdrop. Your baby stays exactly where they are, warm and settled, and the flowers are arranged around them. No repositioning, no risk of waking them up.

Newborns are unpredictable and I’ve learned over the years to work with that rather than against it. I’ve developed techniques for transitioning between setups with as little disturbance as possible, and the floral approach is a perfect example of that in action. Easy but effective.

This particular little one was fast asleep for her entire session and an absolute dream to work with, so she’s not the most challenging example. But look at her.

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.