We finally have it! A date for our photography studio to open after this third lockdown! It will have lasted nearly 14 weeks and so many sessions had to be postponed, so many due dates approached and passed. Hearing the news that a new little bundle has come to enlighten the lives of so many parents and not being able to give a firm date to these families for when they will be able to come for their newborn session has been very frustrating.
There is no doubt that for a family hoping to capture their little one’s brand new features in images to treasure forever, missing their session has been upsetting.
Well, let me reassure you, postponing your newborn session does NOT mean missing out! Although in general, newborn photo shoots are best taking place in the first few weeks because of baby’s long sleep patterns and extra squishiness, we have learned from the past year, its lockdowns and Covid restrictions, that we can create a beautiful gallery of images with your older baby, in a style and poses very close to a brand-newborn session.
Baby Sophia, 10 weeks old
Up to around 10 weeks of age, we can still achieve an incredible gallery of images for you. With an older baby, they may take longer to settle and the range of poses may have to be tailored, however, with the right touch and patience older newborn sessions results in the cutest bubbly baby photos.
What if my baby doesn't sleep?
Older babies generally sleep less, but that’s also a bonus – we can then capture some beautiful eye contact and engagement with parents. And with some patience and a few tricks of the trade, we may just get some sleepy shots too! We will focus on the poses that are suitable once your baby is more alert and less flexible and will often offer more wrapped poses which are ideal to photograph your little one in props or with other young siblings.
Henry (7 weeks old) Hazel (7 weeks old)
Luca and Margot (5 weeks old and 21 months old)
Our 'in hands' style images are also the perfect addition to your older newborn session and the occasion to capture these amazing open eyes images as well as detailed shots of your baby's tiny features.
Hazel and Henry (both 7 week old).
Will there be fewer images in my gallery? Absolutely not! Although the types of images might differ from a typical newborn session, we will do our best to provide you with a beautiful gallery full of variety. As I said, we have the added advantage of stunning awake shots. Your baby will also be stronger so depending on their skills, we can also incorporate some tummy time images too, which are super cute!
Henry (7week old)
Sophia (10 weeks old)
We photograph babies through their first year, with all the stages in between. The three month old photos as well as the 6 month old milestone are absolutely adorable! Babies these ages have a budding personality, are eager to interact and have beautiful smiles. So if your baby is past the age for an older newborn session, then you can consider milestone portraits as a beautiful alternative.
Lottie (5 month old)
Henry (5 month old)
Remember, your baby is still the lovely new addition to your family. Even if you can’t have the newborn session you dreamt of, you can still have stunning, professional images, to look back on for years to come.
We can't wait to be open again and welcome you lovely families in our studio. So if you have had a baby during this lockdown or are currently due soon and have been cautious about booking a photo shoot, fear no more and get in touch. We would love to create these forever memories for you.
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