At Home, Where It All Begins

When people think of newborn photography, they often picture a perfectly swaddled baby in a basket, hands folded neatly, every detail arranged just so. While those images can be sweet, that isn’t what I do. My newborn sessions are about something much simpler and more meaningful: love, connection and those first quietly beautiful days at home.

The ones where time blurs a little, the cups of tea go cold more times than you can count, and your baby barely leaves your arms. That’s where the magic really is and that’s what I want to capture for you.

Keeping It Real

Your baby doesn’t need to perform for photos, and neither do you.
In those first few weeks everything is new; your body, your rhythm, your sense of calm. I get it, you are figuring it all out. My sessions are baby led and designed to fit around your life at this stage. There is no pressure. If your baby needs a feed, a cuddle or a change we simply take our time. There is never any rush.

Here’s how the session actually works:

I arrive at your home and we begin in your most comfortable space, often your bedroom or living area. I’ll take a few moments to find the best light and chat through what you’re comfortable with.
From there I keep things very relaxed and natural. I might ask you to sit together on your bed with your baby between you or to cuddle on the sofa and I’ll move around gently, capturing those moments, the yawn, the tiny fingers, the look you share with your partner.
I don’t ask for stiff posing or strict positioning. Instead I guide you with prompts like “Just hold them here and look at each other” or “Let them rest on your chest while you look out the window” and then I photograph the scene.
I stay aware of your baby’s cues, if they need feeding, if they’re tired, if they’re more alert and we adapt. That flexibility means your session reflects your real life, not a set piece.

This style is often called lifestyle newborn photography. As one guide explains, it focuses less on props and studio-style poses, and more on environment, connection and authentic interaction.

The Comfort of Your Own Space

There’s something incredibly special about photographing your family in your own home, after all this is your baby’s very first home. The place where you brought them back from hospital, where you’ve learned every new routine, where the nights are long but full of love and where every corner already holds a memory.

During a recent in-home session with first-time parents and their lovely little boy, we spent a slow morning in their bedroom and living room, taking things at their pace. Their dog, who was very much their first baby, wandered in and out, curious and gentle and of course she snuggled right up with them, to keep watch. It was relaxed, calm and full of those little moments that just happen when you’re in your own space. That’s what makes it completely real, and that’s exactly what these sessions are meant to be.

Your home doesn’t have to be spotless or perfectly styled. I promise I’m not there to judge your laundry pile or the bottles on the counter. Life with a newborn is busy, what matters most are the people inside it.

Creating Calm

Newborn life can feel unpredictable and that’s okay. My role is to bring a sense of calm into it.

When I arrive, I take a few minutes to find the best natural light, often in your bedroom or living area. I’ll gently guide you from there, keeping things easy and unposed. You don’t need to worry about what to do or how to look. I’ll guide you through simple, natural movements that feel comfortable, so you can just focus on your baby.

Many parents tell me their session felt like a deep breath, just a small pocket of stillness in the early weeks. That’s always my goal.

What to Wear

If you’re wondering what to wear, I always suggest keeping it simple. Soft, neutral tones photograph beautifully and keep the focus where it belongs; on your connection.

My client wardrobe includes robes for capturing your feeding journey, relaxed dresses and textured pieces that pair perfectly for in-home sessions. I’ll help you choose what makes you feel comfortable and confident, so you can simply enjoy the time together.

There’s no need to overthink it. Simple always wins.

The Beauty of Familiar Spaces

Your home is full of meaning. The first feeds, the naps that somehow ended up happening on the sofa, the little basket of baby things that’s taken over the living room. It’s where you spend almost every hour of those early weeks and that makes it the most natural place for your photographs.

I’ll photograph you in the places that feel natural: curled up on the bed, by the window with your baby in your arms, or on the sofa with everyone gathered close. Nothing is staged or forced, sometimes I will spend an entire morning with a family and not get single solo photo of baby, lovingly piled upon blankets on the bed because the family are so perfectly entwined that the session seems so perfectly them- together. It’s about connection, comfort and the feeling of home.

Because These Days Go Fast

Everyone says it, and it’s true; they don’t stay little for long. Between the feeds, the naps, and the learning as you go, the days all blur together. But one day, you’ll want to remember what it looked and felt like.

That’s why these sessions matter. These photographs become part of your family story. Not perfect pictures, but real, heartfelt ones. The ones that show the love that started it all. You’ll look back and see how small they were, how your hands looked holding theirs, and how your home felt in those first few weeks.

Ready to Capture Your Story?

If you’re expecting or have recently welcomed your baby, I’d love to help you document these early days at home. Sessions take place in your own space, with everything you need close by: warmth, comfort, and familiarity.

You don’t need to prepare or plan. Just come as you are. I’ll take care of the rest.

Why Newborn Sessions Are About Love, Not Posing