1. Enquire –please send me a email or WhatsApp
2. Booking – after we agree on a date, we secure your booking
3. Consultation – You will receive an online guide to styling and getting ready for the session.
4. Session day – Wherever we set the location in studio or at your home.
5. Order – You will receive your images in a personalised online gallery and a personalised phone app gallery for viewing on your phone.
6. Video slideshow included.

Newborns should ideally be between 3 to 21 days old for newborn photography. The best timeframe for capturing the most beautiful images is within the first 14 days. During this stage, babies are often very sleepy, squishy and flexible, making it easier to pose them on props. Personally, I find that having them in for the photo session around day 6 to 7 yields excellent results.

Multiples, as well as premature babies, can be photographed up to 6 weeks from their birthday as they are often born earlier which prolongs the “newborn” phase.

I do photograph older newborns. Just keep in mind, the older they are the less they will sleep and therefore you might get more open-eyed photos than sleepy baby photos.

I usually start with the family photos first. So everyone should arrive together. If we don’t need to feed, we would start with the photos. I will guide you and direct you on how to stand, how to hold your baby. Where you should look and when you should kiss them.

Once I am done with the family photos, you could arrange for someone to pick up the siblings or bring a favourite toy or gadget to keep them occupied.  Once I am done with the baby and parent photos, I start with the baby and this is of course my favourite part of the newborn shoot.

During the newborn shoot, I will be working with your little one, I want you to know that I am not going to do anything to your little baby that will in any way hurt them, make them uncomfortable or risk their wellbeing in any way, Safety if my number 1 priority. Your baby is safe with me.

Mommy, daddy/partner and siblings are included.

The newborn shoot can last between 3 – 4  hours depending on your baby and how they are feeling on the day as well as the package you choose to take. If it is a mini session it might only take 1 or 2 hours.

Small blemishes can be fixed in post-production. As long as your baby is not very sick or feverish, there is no need to postpone your session.

Something without too many distracting details. Plain shirts or dresses work best. We will send you a “getting ready guide”  when you make the booking. I like to keep it simple, plain white, black or cream, works great and let’s make the baby the hero in all the photos. I do mainly photograph upper bodies unless otherwise specified by the client.
The studio is very warm and cozy for baby, so you can get into something more comfortable and cooler during the summer months.

You can view your images from the comfort of your own home via your own private online gallery approximately 3 weeks after your session depending on the type of shoot.

I do not currently provide or sell my raw or unedited images.

We have options to select from for Wall Art, Designer Albums & Folio Boxes – inquire for pricing

With me, absolutely. The safety of your baby is my number 1 priority. My state of the art modern lights and camera equipment are designed to ensure your little one’s eyes are not harmed. Being completely mobile means you won’t have to concern yourself with any wires or cables on the photo day, as my equipment operates without the need for them.

A camera’s flash will not hurt a baby’s eyesight. Although it seems super bright, the light from flash photography is no brighter than the light from the sun in the middle of the day. Your camera flash only lasts for 1/400 second or shorter, so there is no damage to newborns from camera flashes. The light from the flash isn’t bright enough and doesn’t last long enough to cause injury.

Get in touch via email marni@marniphotography.co.uk