This is Artie sleeping peacefully at his newborn photo shoot and looking just Peaky Blinders perfect in the cute little flat cap that his mum and dad brought along to include in the photos.
He was a little unsettled at the start of the session but perseverance is key when it comes to newborn photography and we fed and rocked him until he was ready to settle down and get his pictures taken. I have a few strategies to get as many images as possible out of even an unsettled baby so we always start with these when a baby hasn’t been too sure about sleeping, so if they wake up and get grumpy again, you have as many pictures as possible. I quite often think that newborn photography is quite a lot like a particularly unpredictable game of Buckaroo – I work with your baby taking the lead to create your images and they can always go from zero to sixty at the drop of a hat (or flat cap!) and of course back again the other way just as quickly. When babies are unsettled at the start of a session, I can sometimes feels parents start to worry that I’ll give up and they won’t get any pictures but rest assured, we always get there in the end!
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 serene images. To ensure you don’t miss out, I recommend booking while you’re still pregnant—we’ll set a provisional date for a week after your due date and adjust if needed once your baby arrives.
Your session takes place in my warm and cosy studio in Crawley Down, designed for your baby’s comfort. The shoot is relaxed, unrushed, and includes three digital images of your choice, all for £95. There’s no sales session—just a private online gallery where you can view and select your favourites at your own pace.
