Detail shots capture the tiny things that disappear fast and they're a lovely way to include parents without the pressure of being in front of the camera.

Lifestyle newborn photography is a relaxed, at-home style session - and a great option if your baby is a little older or on the wakeful side.

The same nest, two completely different looks - a good example of how I style props to suit each family rather than working to a formula.

The lifestyle set works really well for sibling shots - a relaxed, at-home feel with plenty of room for little ones to settle in naturally.

A peacefully sleeping newborn, a jewelled crown, and a black backdrop that works just as well in black and white as it does in colour.