I have done many newborn photoshoots over the years, but this must be the first time capturing the baby’s first day home from the hospital. Baby coos, lullabies, non-stop feeding sessions, the crackling every of falling in love with this tiny new person. I call my newborn shoots New Love Sessions and they definitely feel that way. Taking it slow, finding tenderness and sweetness in daily tasks, almost as if the camera lends a perspective from the future. A future where these moments are everything.

When should I schedule my London newborn photoshoot?

• When the baby is 1-3 weeks old. They are this tiny only for a short period of time and then quickly lose their newborn features. The new baby wrinkles, the tiny feet, the sleepy faces, all this sweetness deserves to be captured before the hazy sleepless nights steal those memories away from us.

• Anytime during the first 3-4 months. Some mothers feel they need more time to adjust to post-partum and that is absolutely fine. It’s very important for you to feel comfortable and relaxed, to be able to enjoy a morning together and appreciate that wonderful new family routine. There’s so much love in this new routine (yes, even in diaper changes and breastfeeding struggles) and I want to capture it all for you. The amazing thing about babies is that they are perfect at any age, so you can have a family session at the one month mark or even later.

  Around 3-4 months, there’s a growth spurt and babies usually lose all their newborn features. This is when they emerge out of their new baby shell and you can clearly see their smiles and personality shine through.

• To sum up, there’s no wrong time to book your newborn photo session. The images will be amazing because they will capture all the loving moments of connection. It's insane how fast time flies and the photos will be a forever reminder of the every little thing that makes this new family life so beautiful.

I leave you to enjoy this relaxed in-home baby gallery from a recent newborn shoot Highbury and Islington. If you’re looking to get a family photoshoot, please do get in touch. I am based in Greenwich and work throughout London, happy to travel to capture your life with a new baby.