Lyra's family came in wanting bold colour for their birth announcement - a deep purple backdrop, a tutu, and a very willing little model.

The miniature angel wings that appear at almost every newborn session, and a small collection of other props worth knowing about.

The Teal Love digital backdrop back in rotation - and how a request from a client led to a new addition to the real prop collection.

An autumn baby in a wooden bowl, surrounded by pumpkins, leaves and pine cones - seasonal details that make a newborn session feel specific to the time of year.

Jack was photographed with the same toy monkey as his big brother - the start of a family tradition and a good note on why timing a newborn session early matters.