HOW TO PREPARE FOR A STUDIO NEWBORN PHOTOSHOOT IN HERTFORDSHIRE

How to prepare for a studio newborn photoshoot in Hertfordshire

Congratulations on the soon arrival of your little one. If you’re thinking about getting some natural newborn photos of you all and your newborn baby, a studio session in my Hertfordshire photography studio might just be the perfect choice for you!

Imagine capturing those precious early newborn days in a cosy Victorian home from home studio. A relaxed boho, lifestyle vibe, natural & timeless aesthetic. I specialise in timeless & artistic newborn photography, something a little bit extra special, not your average newborn photos… but photos that feel personal, full of love & genuine expression, so much more than your standard average family portraits.

Here is why Hertfordshire newborn photography studio sessions are a must if you’re expecting a newborn baby!

Document these moments in a boho photography studio

Sessions in my Hertfordshire photography studio are perfect for new parents and couples who want a laid back down to earth relaxed feel to their newborn photos. There is zero pretentiousness here, just a lotta love, warmth & cosy boho vibes. The studio space is a large Victorian room in our home, you are warmly welcomed in, with pastries and tea. The studio lighting is all natural, not a single studio light in sight… just using the gorgeous, warm, painterly light that flows in through the big sash windows. With good natural lighting, we can create gentle & softly lit natural photos, holding onto depth, warmth & contrast instead of a white wash clinical feel. You want to be able to remember how these moments feel, natural light photography is the best way to hold onto that. I have a super cosy newborn posing beanbag close to the window, and I use a Macro lens for capturing your little ones teeny tiny toes, finger nails and newborn baby details perfectly & timelessly. What also lovely about coming to me at the studio, is that you can roll out of your car and straight into this tranquil oasis space that I've created… I’m told all the time by parents that they are so relaxed, the room has a calming energy about it, and they immediately feel at home. You don’t have to worry about a thing, I have all the necessities stocked up at the studio - blankets, newborn outfits, muslins, dresses for you… I’ve really taken care of it all.

A tailored lifestyle set up to suit your style

I have taken great care in creating a timeless & boho Hertfordshire newborn photography studio to suit laid back down to earth parents that are looking for photos that feel natural, true to them, not overly posed or pretentious but photos that feel lived in, natural, warm & cosy. The carefully curated aesthetic of the studio lends itself to being the perfect backdrop to achieving this look. I have pulled delicious textiles including cashmere, soft wool, sheepskin & tulle to give a timeless boho vibe. I’ve got gorgeous floral installations if you’d love something more fine art & textured. Cushions in linen and cotton that provide natural texture and depth, a more lifestyle look to give it that ‘in home’ vibe. I can also create a more stripped back editorial vibe by using my clean pop up back drops. Whatever your aesthetic vibe, I’ve got you covered here - boho, laid back, lived in, natural, timeless, fine art, intimate and editorial

You don’t have to tidy the house… just come to me

Rolling into my Hertfordshire newborn photography studio means that you don’t have to tidy your home… not that I ever encourage clients do this if I go to them, as your home lived in is a perfect backdrop to your photos. However, for some the pressure of having someone coming into their sacred space after just having a baby can feel overwhelming and so the tidying up frenzy begins. When really, you should just be resting and looking after yourself and your little one. Coming to me means you just roll out of your home and into mine, the space will be warm & cosy to welcome you in, set up and ready for your newborn session. There is never any rush as I only book 1 newborn session in a day, we take it super relaxed, drink tea & eat nourishing food that I’ll prepare to your dietary needs. I love to look after mothers in their postpartum journey, we all need gentle nurturing along the way especially after having a baby and going through the biggest transformational journey of your life. Your body has done so much, your comfort here with me is top priority so I’ve taken extra care to have everything that you need here to make you feel at home.

Timeless memories for the whole family

Together in the studio we’ll create timeless memories for the whole family to enjoy. Whilst my studio newborn photoshoots are newborn focused & baby led, that doesn’t mean the whole family cannot be involved. During my newborn sessions we will capture an array of images of your baby on their own, including all their teeny tiny details, and then portraits with each parent, each sibling, and all of you together. It’s so important that everyone feels involved, if you have older children I will make as much of a fuss of them as I will the baby so that they feel completely a part of this beautiful celebration. This is your family chapter, it’s so important that you get this time together as a family. I get asked this question often, can grandparents get involved too? My answer is always yes! I absolutely love generational imagery and seeing your baby so wrapped up in love by those around you.

WHEN SHOULD I BOOK IN FOR A HERTFORDSHIRE STUDIO NEWBORN PHOTOSHOOT?

It can be hard to know when you should book in your Hertfordshire newborn photoshoot as it’s impossible to know when little ones will arrive. I recommend getting in touch around 20 weeks of pregnancy or sooner, as my diary can book up months in advance. So many mums-to-be think that they’ll book the photoshoot in for when baby arrives but then in the haze of those newborn days… it slips away. For my studio newborn photoshoots , we pencil into my diary what’s called a floating date. I recommend we pencil a date in for the week after your ‘due date’ and then we catch up once babies here. That means we can be flexible and move the date once little one has arrived and depending on how you’re all feeling. I leave 1-2 days a week available for newborn session dates to be moved, so that we can still move your date close to the original time booked in. My diary does tend to book up months in advance, so I recommend reaching out as soon as you can to check my availability and get a confirmed booking. If you’re thinking of booking a newborn photoshoot, I’d love to hear from you. If you’d like to see more of my newborn stories, you can look at my portfolio here or you can read all about my newborn experience here

To reserve your date in my diary, get in touch using the contact form linked here

All my love

Kim xx

So there’s my top tips for getting ready for your newborn session at my Hertfordshire newborn photography studio. I hope you found it helpful, lots of love xx