Preparation for Newborn Photoshoots
What to bring with you
Can I bring other people!?
It depends on the shoot you’re doing. You are very welcome to bring people or children with you but they will only be photographed if you have booked the Silver or Gold Shoot.
Clothing and stuff
So I would come with a dark top and a light top for you and your partner/kids. Try and match colours if you can. Something that covers your upper arms is preferable for sure. Check out my more comprehensive what to wear guide here.
Your baby will be wrapped in my own wraps or naked so don’t worry about them.
Extra Bottles
If you are bottle feeding then please do bring along more than you would normally expect to use, babies tend to drink a lot during the shoot.
Comforters
If you have a dummy/pacifier please do bring one as they are great for settling a baby without having to do a feed. I have some here that I will sterilize and use if you don’t have one. A baby won’t get attached to a dummy in the time I’m doing the shoot but it will help me to do my job if your baby is unsettled
Before the shoot
Baby Prep
No Curry!
If you are breastfeeding please refrain from eating spicy, acidic or gassy foods for 24 and possibly 48 hrs before the shoot. This will lead to a more settled baby.
Flaky Skin
If they have dry skin, apply a bit of oil on the morning of the shoot to make them look soft and gorgeous
Scratching
If they have long nails do try and cut them or tear them off as a scratched face is not a pretty one..
Feeding
If you can time feeding your baby to just before you arrive this is the ideal time
What if..
Is there anything extra I should do for a home shoot?
If you’ve booked a home shoot, then you’ll need to make sure the temperature in your home is lovely and warm (around 24 degrees) so that we can do naked baby shots without them getting cold. Other than this just try to feed your baby so you’re finished just before I’m due to arrive.
I will scout your home when I arrive to find the best light and space, usually by a window somewhere, but I can move a bit of furniture to make it work.
I've found some images I love online, can we try them?
Yes absolutely, it will help me to see what style you prefer and I can taylor your shoot accordingly
What if my baby arrives early/late?
If your baby arrives early, just let me know and I’ll put you in an earlier date. If they are late then we’ll push the date back a bit. I’m happy to be flexible as you’re unlikely to know when baby will arrive unless you have a C section!
Getting to your shoot..
Where is the Studio?
31 Wellington Road, Ealing, W54UJ. There is parking on the road outside for free, or the nearest tube station is Northfields on the Piccadilly Line (2 mins walk).
What if we’re stuck in traffic or on the tube?
I generally spread my shoots out so that I don’t have any issues over timing, although if you are more than half an hour late to the session I will invoice you for £50. If you are more than 40 mins late then I will need to rebook your shoot for a later date at a cost of £250 so please do check how long it’s likely to take to get to the shoot location.
Are you coming from central London on the A4/M4?
This is a tricky one to get right as the slip road off the flyover on the M4 is easy to miss… you are essentially driving over the top of the A4 underneath so satnav can’t figure it out. Once you have passed the exit to the Chiswick Roundabout, you should look for the first exit off the flyover. If you miss this it’s bloomin ages to get the chance to turn around.
