This little one was three months at the time of our session. I’d taken mum’s maternity photos, which she absolutely loved, and, once her baby arrived, she decided she really wanted to capture some gorgeous images for when her little girl grew up. These moments are so fleeting and the first few months with a new baby go by in such a blur. Some days seem to go on forever but then you blink and they’re growing out of their outfits and getting bigger by the second!

              

With two big sisters, this lucky girl has so much love around her. When I arrived at their house, the older girls and dad were a bit unsure about the idea of a photo session. They relaxed so quickly though. I chatted away to them and we were all in fits of giggles about how much their baby absolutely loved the camera! She seemed to be transfixed by it, especially by the sound of the shutter, which worked well for me!

Next, we gave most of the family a rest while I captured some gorgeous detail shots of baby, using a macro filter on my lens. These are the little details that you never want to forget! I look at my own children now and it’s hard to believe they were ever this small!

            

                 

This family and baby session was super relaxed and I got to know the family really well during our brief time together. Our session took about an hour and a half, including a few breaks for nappy changes, outfit changes and feeding. The great thing about in home photos is that you already have everything there that you need! I remember how difficult leaving the house on time for anything was in those early weeks!

If you’re looking for natural baby photos, I’d love to hear from you. You can contact me through my website or email me at helen@helendukephotography.co.uk. I cover all of Surrey, West and South-West London and many other areas too.