Newborn
'because they are only ever this little once'
There is nothing quite like the newborn stage, even with the sleep deprivation there is no denying how precious this time is.
It is a time to celebrate you, your growing family and this tiny person you have created, and capture all their delicious little deatils before they change much too quickly.
My newborn photography sessions are relaxed and baby-led, with plenty of time for feeding, cuddles, settling and whatever else your little one needs along the way.
Newborn sessions can take place in our petite studio above the gallery in the centre of Greymouth, or in the comfort of your own home anywhere on the West Coast - An at-home session can be perfect if you love a more relaxed, lifestyle feel, have older children at home, or simply don't fancy packing everyone up and leaving the house with a brand-new baby!
The Full Newborn session generally lasts anywhere between 1-3hours. It may seem like a long time, but I promise you it flies by.
There is absolutely no rush. The extra time allows for plenty of feeding, cuddling and settling between photographs, and we follow baby's lead throughout the session.
For studio sessions, we'll usually have the option of 1–2 backdrop or styling changes, depending on how your baby is doing on the day.
Absolutely.
Your newborn might be the newest member of the family, but this chapter belongs to all of you.
Parents and siblings are very welcome to be included in the photographs. For classic newborn sessions, I generally recommend other family members join us for around 15–30 minutes, rather than staying for the entire session. This helps keep things calm and gives baby the best chance to settle.
After your session, we'll arrange a time for you to come back into the studio to view your photographs.
From there, I can help you choose your favourites and create beautiful printed pieces for your home
- because these photographs deserve to live somewhere to be seen.
Newborn session pricing
Weekday Newborn Sessions — $195
Weekend Newborn Sessions — $300
Ready to capture this tiny chapter before it changes again?
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Newborn Photography FAQ's
The first 6–10 days is often ideal, as babies are usually still nice and sleepy and curly. But if you've missed that window, don't worry! I photograph babies of all ages, and beautiful newborn photos are absolutely still possible with an older baby.
Something comfortable that you feel good in. I‘ve created a Pinterest board I can send out for inspiration, general rule of thumb avoid any big logos on tops or big bold distracting patterns.
I'm more than happy to give it a go, as long as it's safe and comfortable for your baby.
I don't make definite promises about specific poses or photographs, as every baby is different in their age, size, strength and flexibility. Your baby's safety and comfort will always come first.
We can chat about any ideas you have before your session, and I'm always happy to come up with something that feels unique to you and your family.
I always want your baby to look like your baby, so I keep editing natural.
I'll make small colour corrections to skin tone and can soften temporary spots or marks where needed.
Flaky newborn skin can also be retouched if it's something you'd prefer, although I often love leaving some of those little details — they're part of that beautifully fresh newborn stage.
If there's anything in particular you're concerned about, just let me know.
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