What does a lifestyle newborn photography experience look like?
As a Surrey lifestyle newborn photographer, I absolutely love visiting my families in their baby’s first home and capturing beautiful, natural images for them in those early days. But what is a lifestyle newborn session and how does the experience look? Let me talk you through it…!
What is a lifestyle newborn session?
First things first, what does lifestyle actually mean? Well, it’s basically taking photos in natural situations or environments. My sessions are really relaxed and led by you and your baby. I take photos of them cuddled up in your arms, of your family snuggled together on the big bed, of your little one in their cot or crib. I’ll move you to the best light and give you subtle directions to help us capture beautiful images but the result will be very natural, reflecting you, your home and the connection between you and your brand new baby.
Booking
So when is the best time to book in for your at-home newborn session? Most people book around the time of their 20 week scan. Once you’re ready, get in touch and I’ll send you my Newborn Brochure to look through. I’m at the end of the phone if you’d like to chat anything at all. I’ll find out a little bit about your family and your hopes for your images.
Once you’ve decided to book, I’ll pop your due date into my diary. When your little one arrives let me know and we’ll arrange which day I’ll visit you. Between 7 and 14 days works really well but if it’s a little later for any reason, don’t worry! Because my style is so natural, it works well with older babies too.
Preparation
The most frequent question I’m asked is ‘What should we wear?’. Don’t worry! I’m on hand to help with this. Before your session, I’ll send through a preparation guide with lots of helpful tips to help you get ready for your session, including outfit ideas for you all that will look gorgeous in your photos.
The Session
On the day of your session, I’ll ask you to feed your baby just before I arrive. That way they’ll hopefully be nice and sleepy for the start of our session. (If they’re wide awake though, don’t worry! Awake photos are so gorgeous too!) I’ll ask you or your partner to show me around the house so we can choose the best rooms for our photos. The master bedroom, the nursery (if you have one) and the lounge are often the rooms we’ll use.
The session itself will be super relaxed. We’ll be led by your little one and can take breaks at any time for feeds, nappy changes and outfit changes. I’ll be with you for around an hour and a half, during which time we’ll capture a great variety of gorgeous images. They’ll be lots of time to take photos of the whole family, your little one on their own, with mum, with dad and with any older siblings too.
After the Session
I’ll send you a little sneak peek of your session within 48 hours. I know how hard it is to wait for your photos when you’re so excited to see them!
Within two weeks, I’ll send you a link to your private gallery of images. You’ll be able to view these as a slideshow to help you decide which collection of digital images you’d like to purchase.
You’ll also have the opportunity to order beautiful framed products of your images. I work with a fantastic professional print lab, based in the UK, to create stunning artwork for your home. It’s the company I use for my own prints and frames so you can be sure I absoultely love the products. The quality is just amazing. I’m so passionate about my families being able to display their favourite images on their walls to make them smile every time they see them!
If you’re expecting a baby in the next few months and would like me to capture some gorgeous, natural images in your baby’s first home, get in touch! 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. I’d absolutely love to freeze some beautiful memories for your family.
Helen x
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