What is an in-home lifestyle newborn photography session besides a ton of words put together?!?!
Well, they are very easy for you as parents, first off. A newborn photo session in your home, in London, in England or anywhere means, the photographer comes to you. You don’t have to leave the comfort of your own home. That means you don’t have to pack up a newborn, pack up the clothing you want, pack up a diaper bag, pack up whatever it is you want to bring with you when you leave the house. It also means that you can be at home, the backdrop of your photos will be where you live; where you brought your newborn for their first time; where the nursery is; and where you will make most of your newborn memories.
A lifestyle session is done with natural light. All I need is a window (and they are better if they’re dirty.) So, don’t go around cleaning everything - leave it as it is. The only space that needs to be clean and clear is where I decide to place your newborn. We figure that out when I arrive and then we can just move things around.
I recommend preparing for your prior to baby’s arrival. It’s a good idea to start collecting anything you want photographed and putting it aside. Find a drawer or a corner or a basket and just put your favorite blankets or outfits there when you think of them. That way, after baby comes home, that is one less thing you have to remember to do.
During an in-home newborn session, I will photograph all of your baby’s tiny features - eyes, nose, mouth, ears, hands, toes and baby wrinkles. Some of the photos I like to leave as is - flaky skin, baby acne, whatever is there - because they are still part of your memory bank. A newborn session is best completed within the first 10 days of life because many of those real life baby features haven’t started yet. However, if they have begun, I will leave it in for some photos and edit it out for others.
If you want photos of you and your baby, siblings or grandparents - they are included in these sessions as well (if you want them.) I’m also happy to take photos of you breastfeeding your new son or daughter - but only if you are comfortable. I thoroughly enjoy these in-home sessions for new parents because they are relaxing for you; but not everyone wants them. If a lifestyle session is your dream newborn photography session, don’t worry, I do studio photography as well. So, if you are preparing to welcome a new person into the world, contact me to discuss which newborn photography package best suits your family.