Hello !

A newborn portrait session is about many things. A lot of new parents bring their babies to me to capture the precious but fleeting moment when they’re the smallest they will ever be, yet to unfurl and still smelling ‘new’ in a way words can’t capture. This is my privilege. But I see my role as more ; I strive to make the shoot itself an oasis of calm in the chaotic flurry of new life, for the new parents to rest. This is my pleasure. Then long after the day parent and child together can hold the photos and reflect, and be amazed at how much is different and the same. To remember the tenderness they share. That is my hope.

Your newborn session will take place in my studio,

Unit 22

The Zellig Building

Custard Factory

Gibb St

Birmingham, B9 4AT

The best place to park is in the Zellig Car Park. ( I recommend putting this into Google maps)

You can pay for parking via an app called “Park Bunny”. The machine also accepts coins and cards.

Follow the ramp to the double doors and then walk straight to the big open area and reception. I will be downstairs to meet you at the agreed time.

My mobile number is 07534243815 if you need to get hold of me at all!

Once we have moved up to the studio you don’t need to do anything else besides sit down and relax. From this point I am happy to do everything for her/him. Undressing, changing etc if that is comfortable for you. As a mum of a toddler with fifteen years of experience of teaching and nannying for newborns and children I am completely comfortable and experienced. This is a nice opportunity for you to sit back and relax! I will offer you some tea and coffee and provide you with some snacks.

It is important for a new baby to be warm and comfortable during a shoot. This means that it is often very warm for the parents and/or siblings. Please make sure to wear cool and comfortable clothing, as you will get warm. If parents and /or siblings are having photos please wear light, neutral colours. I recommend creams/oatmeal/beige or browns as they always look really lovely. Please avoid any logos or very busy designs. Babies do not need any clothing as I have some lovely knitted rompers and also often leave the top half the baby naked. On the day of the shoot please make sure to dress her/him in front opening baby grow with no vest on arrival if possible. My photos are very natural and completely baby led . I don’t do much wrapping of the baby or put them into any positions that they are not comfortable in.

A sleeping baby is what we are aiming for. If it is at all possible to keep baby awake and busy for the hour or two before you leave home for the shoot that would be great but only if this is comfortable for them. Please feed her/him to full tummy just before you leave the house, make sure she/he has a really good feed. If your baby is asleep on arrival that is perfect and I will begin the shoot. If he/she is awake and needs feeding that will happen first so that they settle into a nice deep sleep.

Please bring a few extra nappies. If you are bottle feeding, please bring a few extra feeds just in case. And it will be really good if you could bring a dummy; even if you are not planing to use one going forward, dummies sometimes can work magic and can be a great help to settle baby, especially for those babies that are light sleepers or have a very strong sucking instinct. This is only if it is comfortable for you.

We like to allow plenty of time for feeding and cuddling during your session, so plan to be here for up to 3 hours. Throughout this time you may get hungry so I recommend bringing extra snacks with you, there is also a cafe downstairs (open on weekdays and Saturdays), I will have tea and coffee for you with some snacks.

If you have a special item or small soft toy etc you would like to incorporate in any of the photos, feel free to bring them along.
In the meantime, if you have any questions at all regarding your baby’s session, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

This special outing is likely one of your first as a family with your new baby and it should be an enjoyable and stress free experience. My aim is for you to enjoy every moment!