This family first came to the studio when their son was born. His older sister held him on the sofa, just like this. Now they’re back, with a new baby, and both of them are there doing it again – older, bigger, and entirely confident about the whole thing.

a brother and sister hold their newborn sibling at a professional photo shoot.

Sibling shots with a newborn work best when the older children are genuinely comfortable holding a baby. With very young siblings there’s a lot of careful positioning and close supervision involved. With these two, it was straightforward. They knew what they were doing and the baby slept right through it.

It’s one of those sessions that’s nice to be part of. The same sofa, the same idea, a completely different family configuration. Mum came along with all three and we worked through the sibling shots first while the baby was settled, then the rest of the session from there.

If you’re coming in with older children as well as a newborn, it’s always worth making time for sibling portraits. They grow up fast on both ends of that age gap.

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.