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13 October 2021 · Leave a Comment

The Benefits of Newborn Photography at Home | Bournemouth

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You’ve just had a baby. And this baby is the most precious thing in your world right now. You’ve already decided that you want to have photos taken to help you remember this fleeting time, but now you’re wondering whether an at home photography session is the right thing for you…

Here are Four Benefits to an At Home Lifestyle Newborn Session:

1. Photos at home, mean no rushing to get that new baby fed, dressed, nappy changed, (and nappy changed again!), and out the door on time to a session at a studio. You don’t need to remember changes of clothes, or spare clothes for you… as everything is there where you need it. And you don’t need to travel anywhere. (My babies certainly went through a stage of hating the car seat!)

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2. It’s a big change for new brothers or sisters and having photos at home mean they are already in their safe space and can be involved in the session to get some cuddly shots together and then when they are fed up, they are free to go back to their toys or have a snack, without you having to worry about how to entertain them in an unfamiliar place.

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3. Your photos will be unique to you and your family. We will photograph in your home, the place you have designed to reflect your style. This might not be your forever home, but it’s the first home your baby has and those memories and that part of their life story will be there in these photos.

We will photograph in any rooms that have lots of lovely light, and even if you don’t think your home is big enough… I can seek out spaces that can work, and we can take photos right up next to a window. Happy to chat through any concerns before booking.

At home Newborn Photography Southbourne

At home Newborn Photography Southbourne

4.The session can be calm and relaxed and taken at your own pace. You’re recovering from birth and likely surviving on little sleep. I will quietly take photographs where you are comfortable and your baby can be where they feel safe, in your arms, or laid down. I don’t force babies into poses or use props. I simply show babies natural simple beauty.

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I’d love to help you capture this precious time. If you are pregnant, you can send me your due date and we can get a date booked in the diary for after you’ve had your baby. This date can then be moved depending on when baby arrives, but gives me space in my diary to make sure you can get booked in around this time.

If your baby is already here, do get in touch. There is no wrong time to take photos of your new baby, so don’t feel like you’ve missed out if your baby is more than a few weeks old. Send me an email, text, or give me a call and we can chat it through.

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I don’t think we realise the true value of having I don’t think we realise the true value of having photos like these. 🥹

One of my brothers is in town this weekend and as we don’t live near each other we don’t see each other often enough. I’m a little bit emotional. He’s a connection to my past. And he’s also just generally a good egg and lots of fun to be with. 

Hope you all have a good weekend. Xx
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Writing these captions is forever a struggle so please jump in with any suggestions of questions you’d like answered or what you’d like to see more of.

I’ll just keep posting and hoping that my posts get seen by lovely new parents to be that are looking for a newborn photographer to help them remember these moments. 🫶

My diary is looking lovely with summer due dates booking in. Send me a message if you’d like info about my sessions in my Southbourne studio. Xx
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Captured in my relaxed, natural light studio in Southbourne.

If you’re expecting, it’s the perfect time to book your newborn session ✨
Message me with your due date and I’d be happy to send you more info. Xx
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7 months is a pretty perfect age for baby portraits. You’re going to want to remember this stage! 🥰

If you missed out on a newborn photoshoot this might be your sign to get in touch. Just pop me a message, I’d love to give you more info about a relaxed session in my studio in Southbourne. 🤍
Chapter Two begins! These stages deserve to be ca Chapter Two begins!

These stages deserve to be captured and my milestone shoots are perfect for this. Simple and timeless and always so fun!

This little lady was SO sweet. Dancing and chatting away. She really made me miss my daughter at this age. 🥹

If you’re after a maternity, newborn, milestone or family shoot this summer get in touch as soon as you can as my diary is open and booking up! 🫶
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Honestly, those sweet, sleepy newborn days pass in a blur… it’s one of the reasons I adore photographing this stage. It’s such a gentle, quiet kind of magic ✨
You deserve to have these moments to come back to.

I’m booking in Spring and Summer due dates. 
Send me a message if you’re interested in a newborn photoshoot in my Southbourne studio. ✨
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