WHAT IS A LIFESTYLE NEWBORN SESSION?
A lifestyle newborn session is a unique experience that focuses on natural family connections and capturing the magical moments of the first days of a new family member’s life. Unlike traditional newborn sessions, lifestyle sessions centre around relationships, emotions, and the natural beauty of everyday family life.
During a lifestyle newborn session, the photographer aims not only to capture the beauty and delicacy of the newborn but also the natural reactions of siblings, parents, and other spontaneous moments. There are no complicated setups or artificial props. Instead, the session takes place in the family home, where the baby feels most comfortable, allowing for authentic and emotional photographs.
Lifestyle newborn sessions are a wonderful opportunity to preserve real, unrepeatable moments from the beginning of your baby’s life. It’s not just a photography session but also a beautiful story about love, emotions, and family bonds.
A lifestyle newborn session may be right for you if:
You dream of capturing natural, authentic moments during this precious time.
You would like guidance on posing but prefer a relaxed, unstaged approach.
The most important thing for you is genuine, heartfelt moments that bring warmth to your life.
You are looking for a minimalist approach that focuses on real relationships and emotions.
You are interested in a session lasting 1-2 hours.
You prefer to avoid a lengthy newborn session that can sometimes take 3-4 hours to ensure the baby is in a deep sleep for posed shots.
These sessions do not include:
Traditional posed newborn photography, which involves sleeping babies, props, and specific outfits.
The use of any props. As I focus on a documentary approach, I will not pose your baby in baskets, bowls, or other artificial setups.
Overwhelming accessories or staged outfits. Instead, your baby will be wrapped in a swaddle, a sleepsuit, or any outfit they would naturally wear at home. (I recommend keeping it neutral to truly highlight your baby’s sweet features.)
WHERE DOES THE SESSION TAKE PLACE?
Lifestyle newborn sessions take place outdoors if the weather allows, or in your own home. Home sessions reflect exactly what their name suggests – all photos are taken in your own home, usually in the nursery, bedroom, or living room. The aim is to capture life in your home as it is in this moment: full of excitement, joy, and love.
HOW LONG DOES A LIFESTYLE NEWBORN SESSION LAST?
You can expect the session to last between 1 to 2 hours. Your baby’s mood will guide the session, and it is absolutely fine to pause for feeding, nappy changes, or simply a cuddle break between photos.
WHEN TO BOOK YOUR SESSION?
I recommend booking at the start of your second trimester. Newborn sessions take place 1-3 weeks after birth, and I accept a limited number of sessions each month to ensure availability. You book your session based on your due date, and once your baby is born, we will confirm the official date and time of your session.
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