Behind the scenes of Newborn Photoshoot

Milestones Photography, Newborn Photography, Studio Photography

BEHIND THE SCENES OF A NEWBORN PHOTOSHOOT

A newborn photoshoot is one of many lovely ways to welcome your new addition to the world. Capturing them in those first few weeks, while still so small and sleepy, provides gorgeous memories that last a lifetime.

You’ve probably done a bit of research if you have been considering a newborn photoshoot, because of course, you want the very best for your baby.

Is all the information you’ve read coming out of your ears? All jumbled up and slightly confusing?

Are you a bit overwhelmed trying to take it all in?

Never fear! I am here to take you on a walk through one of my sessions, so you know exactly what to expect.

A Newborn Photoshoot with Slice of Life Photography: Prep!

As possibly one of your first outings with your brand new baby, the thought of your session can be a bit daunting, that’s why I put so much care into creating a calm, relaxful and smooth experience for you.

From the studio space, to the booking process, everything is designed around you and your baby.

And just in case you landed here from Google, my studio is based in Spalding (Lincolnshire) within easy reach of Peterborough, Sleaford, Kings Lynn, Wisbech & Boston.

Back to our baby!

Prior to your session, I will have provided you with a preparation guide, with all the tips you need to ensure a smooth session. We will have discussed colours, likes and dislikes, and how you want to display your photographs – all ready to create the newborn images of your dreams.

You’ll know that my studio is warm and cosy with everything you need for a small baby’s comfort. (And yours, of course!)

The session – let’s start!

My priority throughout is your baby’s comfort and safety. A happy, relaxed baby means me being able to capture on camera all those newborn details that you never want to forget.

You can get settled with a hot drink, while I work my magic. I will read your baby’s body language to help me determine throughout the session which poses and positions to place them in. Some babies fall into a deep sleep straight away, some take a bit longer. Some may require a top up feed and swaddling, others are happy naked – there is no right or wrong.

The newborn photoshoot is completely baby led and by keeping it this way, I can be sure they are always comfortable, as I gently encourage them into various poses, and use my beautiful wraps, props and outfits to achieve your stunning gallery of images.

Baby photography, baby with sibling by Boston Photographer

Family images – Join in!

While the star of the show is most definitely your baby, I do like to include you parents, it’s so important to show that family bond, and your baby will love to look back on family images for years to come.

I understand you may not be feeling your best, so I have some clever tricks to help relax you and posing and editing techniques that will mean you will always view your family images thinking, “I am SO pleased we had these done!”

We can also include siblings where applicable, so the whole family gets involved.

And after your session…

Your newborn photoshoot is finished but of course, that’s not the end. Once you go home to enjoy your new baby, my job carries on.

I will beautifully edit your gallery of images and you’ll be invited to a no-stress ordering appointment within a few weeks, so you can see your images and decide what to buy. There will be no pressure, and I only want you to buy the images you love!

NEWBORN PHOTOSHOOTS AT SLICE OF LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY, SPALDING

I specialise in baby, newborn and family photography and would love to hear from you!

Whether you are ready to book or have more questions about these newborn sessions… get in touch!

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BABY’S FIRST BIRTHDAY IDEAS FOR PARENTS

Family Photography, Milestones Photography, Newborn Photography, Pregnancy Photoshoot, Studio Photography

BABY’S FIRST BIRTHDAY IDEAS FOR PARENTS

Congratulations, you have made it through the first year of parenthood!

When your baby turns one, you’ve both reached an important milestone… and you might soon realise that for you, as a mum, this is an emotional one!

You might find yourself saving every “first-year-anything” for their memory box, frantically trying to catch up with filling their baby book and get all teary staring at them, praying that you will never, ever forget the feel of their soft skin against your chest.

MAKE THEIR FIRST BIRTHDAY SPECIAL

As you approach the end of the emotional roller-coaster that the first year as a new parent is, you will also start wondering how you can also make their first birthday extra meaningful and special.

If you are here, chances are you have done a bit of Googling and if that’s the case you have also probably ended up scrolling through Pinterest suggestions for a perfectly planned, colour-coordinated extravaganza.

And… yes, you’ve guessed it. We are not going to overwhelm you with “top ten activities” guides or endless checklists to plan their first birthday party.

Instead, let’s look at 5 stress-free ideas to celebrate and cherish this incredible, precious journey your family is on.

START A NEW FAMILY TRADITION

Family traditions are a beautiful way of creating lasting memories to reminisce about in the future, across generations. So, what better way to start than your baby’s first birthday?

Here are some ideas:

1 – A BIRTHDAY LETTER

If you enjoy writing, start with a birthday letter to your little one.

While they won’t be able to read or appreciate it just yet, having a handwritten note from you detailing favourite memories from their first year will be a treasured keepsake down the line.

Of course, you can even get your partner involved!

And since this will become a yearly tradition, you might want to get a little box to keep these memories safe. Should you not already have one you like, the Tiny Box Company is a great place to find ideas.

2 – PLANT SOMETHING

This is an idea many of us discard if a garden isn’t in the cards just yet… but actually, you don’t even need outdoor space!

You can start with something smaller than a tree, flowers or herbs for example, and let your little one dig into the dirt with you while you other half snaps away.

Alternatively, you can use websites like One Tree Planted to plant trees for you for as little as $1 (they even issue a certificate for you).

3 – CREATE A MEMORY BOOK

And get your loved ones involved!

By the end of your baby’s first year, your phone will be overflowing with cute snaps and there is a chance that this is also the case for your extended family.

Ask them to send you a photo of their favourite memory with your birthday boy or girl and tell you what makes it so special to them.

Ensure to have all of these photos printed out and collect them in a nice album or a box, for your little one to have when they grow up.

… AND GET SOME PHOTOS DONE RIGHT!

Sure, phones are great to snap a few shots at home, but these memories are way too precious for you to only rely on your phone camera!

Imagine your little one, not little anymore, looking at your family album 30 years from now: would you want them to only find faded photographs where one important person of the family is always missing (someone’s got to take those photos!)?

There are a couple of options for you in this sense:

1 – A CAKE (OR FRUIT) SMASH SESSION

Fun, frosting and bubbles (soapy ones, before you ask!) … What more could you want for a birthday?

Cake Smash photoshoots are a parents’ favourite when it comes to celebrating the first birthday as giving your baby a fun, exciting and new activity is ideal for creating some truly adorable candid portraits.

Cake Smashes at Slice of Life Photography are even more special because include 3 sessions in one:

1 – A Mini Sitter

To capture some simple portraits of your little one in their birthday finery.

2 – Introducing… the Cake!

Time for some fun! We’ll bring the cake in and capture some “messy”, fun shots. And if you prefer a more natural alternative, we can replace the cake with fruit!

3 – Tub time!

Finally, a little tub time in a wonderful child size roll top bath to allow your little one to clean up and relax.

2 – A FAMILY SESSION

If you want to focus more on classic fmily portraits, then a Family Photoshoot might be the best choice for you.

This session focuses more on the family, including siblings and parents in the poses, to capture timeless portraits that you can cherish forever.

Since the feel and look of these two sessions (Cake Smash & Splash and Family Photoshoot) is so different, many families choose to book both at different stages of the first two years of the baby’s life… with the Cake Smash done around the baby’s first birthday.

family portrait by boston family photographer

AND ENJOY…

As a mum myself, I know what a whirlwind of emotions and events your first year as a parent is… and I also know how incredible and amazing some moments are.

Those are memories you will keep with you forever, regardless of how you choose to celebrate your baby’s first birthday.

And if you want to know more about how I can help you capture some of those moments with a Cake Smash or a Family Photoshoot, get in touch!