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11 May 2025 · Leave a Comment

Capture the First Moments: Book Your Newborn Photoshoot in Southbourne Today

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Welcoming a new baby into the world is such a special time – precious, fleeting, and worthy of being beautifully captured. If you’re expecting or have just welcomed your little one, now is the perfect time to book your newborn photoshoot in Southbourne.

Selection of newborn photos with mum, Dad and new baby

My natural light studio has been designed with you and your baby’s comfort in mind. It’s a beautiful, calm space and is located just minutes down the road from the new maternity unit in Bournemouth Hospital. This makes it easier than ever for new parents to schedule a session without the stress of long travel.

I specialise in timeless, natural newborn photography that highlights your baby’s delicate features and the joy of your growing family. With gentle posing, soft lighting, and a calm, baby-led approach, I ensure a safe and memorable experience for everyone involved.

Newborn with new parents gazing down at baby wrapped in blanket

Families across Bournemouth and the surrounding areas trust me to preserve these once-in-a-lifetime moments. Whether you’re a first-time parent or adding to your growing brood, a professional newborn photoshoot in Bournemouth is a beautiful way to document this special chapter.

Black and white images of newborn in blanket, newborn toes and dad holding new baby

Slots fill up quickly – especially with the growing number of births at the new maternity unit – so I recommend booking during your second or early third trimester to guarantee availability. However, I often get spaces come up due to babies arriving early or late. So if you are interested in me capturing your little one, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’ll always do my best to fit you in.

You can fill in my enquiry form HERE, or pop me an EMAIL. I’d love to hear from you.

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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! 🫶
Whhhhy do they grow so fast? 🥹 Honestly, those sw Whhhhy do they grow so fast? 🥹

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. ✨
Some sweet memories from this lovely newborn sessi Some sweet memories from this lovely newborn session. ✨

Forever obsessed with tiny toes and little fingers. I also love the timelessness of a black and white picture so always include in your gallery alongside the colour. 

Due a Spring or summer baby? Get in touch now if you’d like me to send you info about a newborn photoshoot in my studio in Southbourne. I’d love to meet you. 🫶
🤍Feeds and nappy changes are always welcomed and n 🤍Feeds and nappy changes are always welcomed and never rushed.

🤍You don’t need to know how to pose your baby. I will gently guide you every step of the way.

🤍Not sure what your baby should wear? I have a carefully chosen selection of baby outfits and blankets ready for you.

🤍Worried about how long it will take? Sessions are completely baby led, with plenty of time for cuddles and settling.

My studio in Southbourne is a calm, unhurried space for you to slow down and soak it all in 🤍

If you’re due this summer, I recommend booking your session in advance to secure a space. Just send me a message with your due date and email and I can send you more info. 🫶
Some sweet memories of turning ✨One✨ First Birthd Some sweet memories of turning ✨One✨

First Birthday milestone shoots can be booked in for between 11-13 months… it’s always good to get in touch and get in my diary if you want the pictures ready to share for their birthday. 🎈 

Just pop a message 🫶

Natural light photography studio in Southbourne. 
Maternity ✨ Newborn ✨ Milestones
Some precious moments from a special motherhood mi Some precious moments from a special motherhood mini shoot in March. 

Scroll to see all four beautiful generations. 🥹
Gosh I feel so lucky to do this job and meet such lovely families. 

April is shaping up to be another busy month! Please do reach out asap if you would like to get in my diary. I’d love to meet you and welcome you to my relaxed, cosy studio in Southbourne! 🤍
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