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23 September 2025 · Leave a Comment

Autumn Maternity & Newborn Photography in Bournemouth and Southbourne

Baby· Newborn· Pregnancy

Hey autumn mamas-to-be šŸ‚

If you’re heading into your third trimester right now, I know it can feel like a bit of a blur – between the hospital bag list, nursery prep, and trying to get a good night’s sleep, there’s a lot going on.

But this time is also really special. These slower, cosy autumn evenings are perfect for soaking it all in before your baby arrives.

It’s also the ideal time to start thinking about your newborn photos.

Close up of Sweet newborn asleep curled in a soft fluffy white blanket

The first couple of weeks after baby arrives can be such a whirlwind. That’s why I always recommend booking your newborn session ahead of time – so it’s one less thing to think about when you’re in the thick of those early newborn days.

My Southbourne studio is calm, comfortable, and designed to make the whole experience as relaxed and stress-free as possible. Whether it’s your first baby or your fourth, we’ll take it slow and make sure we capture all those tiny details you’ll want to remember.

And if you’d love to document your bump too, I also offer maternity sessions here in the studio – a really lovely way to celebrate this stage before baby arrives.

I’ve still got weekday availability from October to December, but weekends are starting to fill up, especially for newborn sessions.

If this is something you’ve been meaning to tick off your list, now’s a great time to get your date pencilled in.

Just send me an email or fill in my enquiry form HERE. I’d love to hear from you.

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Did you know I provide little outfit options for y Did you know I provide little outfit options for your newborn?

I have a selection of the softest, cutest little outfits and blankets that we can use.

They’ve been specially selected to photograph beautifully and have a timeless, natural feel, helping to keep your images soft and classic.

My aim is to make your photoshoot an easy, relaxed experience, with the focus on simply enjoying this special time and documenting your new little love.

I’m currently booking due dates through to November, but if you’re expecting over the Summer months, then l’d love to hear from you. 
Pop me a message 🫶
The most gorgeous big brothers. They were so funny The most gorgeous big brothers. They were so funny and sweet with their new little sister… scroll to see the last shot…I’m all for the real moments with siblings šŸ„°šŸ˜†

Are you expecting this summer?

I’m currently booking due dates through to November, but if you’re expecting over the Summer months, then l’d love to hear from you.
My weekends are booking up but we can get you booked in on a weekday, whilst your other half is on parental leave. Pop me a message 🫶
Photos so you never forget how tiny they were 🄹 H Photos so you never forget how tiny they were 🄹

Hey Mama are you moving into your 3rd trimester and counting down the weeks to meeting your little love?

If you can, booking in a newborn photoshoot date now just means we can capture your little one at their sleepy, scrunchy stage. 🄹 It’s also one less thing to worry about when baby arrives and your session date is always flexible. 

I’m currently booking due dates through to November, but if you’re expecting over the Summer months, then l’d love to hear from you.
My weekends are booking up but we can get you booked in on a weekday, whilst your other half is on parental leave. Pop me a message 🫶
Gorgeous family photoshoot… šŸ’› Sometimes you can j Gorgeous family photoshoot… šŸ’›

Sometimes you can just book a photoshoot because you want to… because your kids are growing and changing so fast and your need lovely pictures to remember it all. Your little team. 

Weekends for summer are booking up. If you know you need a weekend do pop me a message as soon as you can. Xx
Little details you didn’t know you needed in your Little details you didn’t know you needed in your gallery. But I promise you… you’ll be so glad you have. 

What’s your favourite newborn detail?
Toes? Tiny fingers? Little lashes? I’m obsessed with them all 🄹

Newborn shoots can be booked with a deposit after your 12 or 20 week scan… but if baby is already here it’s not too late just pop me a message. šŸ¤
You need to know that even if your baby is older t You need to know that even if your baby is older than 2 weeks old… you can still get beautiful baby photos! 

This little sweetie was 8 weeks old and we even got some sleepy shots in there too. There’s so much gorgeousness to capture whatever stage your baby is at. 

You can message me for more info about my relaxed studio sessions here in Southbourne. Xx
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