NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY

Newborns are newborns for what seems like a second, and capturing the first magical moments of your baby's life is irreplaceable. You wait months for your little bundle of joy to arrive, so once they're here, treasure every moment. Your baby will rapidly change every single day, which is why it's so important to capture them as they will change right before your eyes. That is why l love to capture all it is that makes them newborns, those wrinkles and rolls, eyelashes, fingers and toes, hair, nose, ears and squidgy lips, all the things you so easily forget as they grow. After all, you replace the pram, you throw away the toys and you part with the clothes, but photographs are the one thing that will remain. So celebrate the birth of your baby with a memorable experience of your baby’s first professional photographs

- You won't regret it.

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It is because they change so fast that newborns are best photographed within the first couple of weeks of birth, baby remains sleepy and flexible at this age due to still being used to the foetal position from being inside mums tummy, allowing me to pose them. Much past 5-6 weeks, baby wakes more easily while being posed, and also likes to control their own body, i.e stretching out. I aim to book you in from 1-3 weeks after birth ideally.

As you can imagine, slow and careful is the order of the day, we go at baby's pace, and allow plenty of time for feeding sessions and rocking back to sleep, which all leads up to your session taking up to four hours. So bring lots of milk, wipes and patience and you will be rewarded with the most beautiful memories of this very special time in your lives. Four hours is nothing when it will create images of your bundle that go beyond just a portrait.

Your session should ideally be booked in advance, anytime from your 20 week scan, and the photoshoot date is scheduled in for your due date. This way, dates can be flexible and you're not committing to a date until baby is here, and we can make practical arrangements when they enter the world depending on how you both are and when you're feeling up to it. Deposit is payable on date of booking. The photoshoot will take place in Inspirique's photography studio in Syston, Leicestershire where I can easily control temperature, lighting and safety issues and also have access to various props and backgrounds.

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At the end of your photoshoot, we'll get you booked in to come back to see your beautiful images, so make sure you bring your upcoming schedule!

PRICING 

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Prices below are our all inclusive packages, and there's no hidden costs. These are the packages you have to choose from upon viewing your images. You do not have to decide and commit to a package until you've seen your images. We offer a money back guarantee for your reassurance. See below: 

All packages include:

- Consultation before the session to make your session as bespoke as possible

- Six page PDF guide to prepare you for your newborn photoshoot

- 2-4 hours studio time with a trained, registered & qualified newborn professional photographer

- Many different styles and poses, including sibling & family images

- Use of all props within the photography studio

- Editing and retouching of your final photographs to the highest standard

- A face to face viewing to view your fully edited photographs

- Referral scheme to earn £25 to spend at Inspirique with each friend you recommend

- Huge discounts at various local baby relates business. Exclusively for Inspirique customers

AFTER THE SESSION 

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Once your newborn photography session is completed, I will process the images to the highest standard within a maximum time frame of four weeks but will aim to get them ready for you to view as soon as possible. I edit the images down to give you a range to choose from and spend time turning the images into beautiful art work. There will be a mixture of black and white and colour.  I will choose what best suits the images based on the skin tones of the baby and the range of fabrics, colours and textures that have been used in the styling.

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As I know you will be very keen to see some photo's, I will get a sneak preview to you within 72 hours of the session, my usual way of displaying these images is through my Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Inspirique), as it is a great way to tag and share with your friends and family, and also I can show potential new customers my up to date work. However, if you wish to keep your images private, this is no problem, but please inform me of this when making your booking or at your photoshoot.

You will then come back to see your gallery, and to choose and pick your chosen package and images. Photo viewings usually take place within 3-6 weeks from the day of your photoshoot, which we will schedule in at your session so you know when you're coming back to the studio. Please note: Your viewing appointment is the only time your images will be available to view and purchase. All purchased images are kept for 12 months, any un-purchased images are removed permanently.  

FAQ 

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Below are some of the most frequently asked questions I get regarding your newborn session, if your question isn't listed below, or if you'd like to discuss something in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact me.

When do I need to book my session?

Please please please do not leave it until baby is born, spaces are very limited and I would hate to have to turn you away. Sessions can be booked anytime after your 12 week scan, earlier the better to avoid disappointment.

How do I book?

You can book online via the booking form at the bottom of this page here. You will be required to pay a £99 deposit to secure your chosen date and time.

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When is best to bring my baby?

The session must take place between 5 days old to 6 weeks old. Ideally under 3 weeks would be the perfect age in my experience.

How do I prepare my baby?

The day of the photoshoot, I ask you to keep your baby awake as long as you can, so they sleep for longer during the session. I also ask you to wait to feed them until you arrive at the studio, so they can drop straight off into a deep sleep and not be disturbed, this way we can crack straight on without interuption. The best thing to do is bring baby in just a nappy (loose to avoid marking on the skin), with a blanket over them to keep them warm, this is to get them used to being without clothes, and to also not disturb them by undressing them in the studio. Getting them used to being naked during the run up to the photoshoot is also very helpful.

Will you be handling my baby?

Yes, l will be cuddling, soothing and posing your baby the entire session, with your help, and handing back to you if l feel they need you. I am trained to handle your baby in the safest way so it is vital you have trust in me as your photographer. If you feel at all uncomfortable with the thought of me handling your baby then a newborn photoshoot isn't for you. You will always be present during the shoot and baby is supervised at all times.

Why does the session take so long?

The session is a very calm, slow, gentle and laid back. Your baby runs the show, and l cannot make a baby do something they don't want to do. The baby's crying or hunger cannot be controlled, therefore we go with the flow on the day. The session involves lots of quiet gentle soothing to get the best poses. Rushing the session would not work, and l will take as long as it needs. Please do not make any appointments or plans during the time frame it could take.

Do I need to bring anything?

Other than bringing your baby's food and your usual bag of bits, l have everything l need. If you have your own prop ideas to make your photoshoot unique to you, feel free to bring anything along with you. With baby being naked during the session, it's very likely there will be accidents, and quite often, the parents don't think about bringing their own change of clothes so it might be an idea, especially if you want to be in any photo's.

What happens if my baby cries and won't sleep?

This is normal for at least some of the session. On occasion, l don't take a single photo for the first hour or so. Each session involves settling baby when you arrive, sometimes this takes a minute (if we're lucky), and sometimes it takes an hour. On average your baby is likely to wake during the session twice, and will need a top up of food and cuddles. Patience is the key ingredient to getting those perfect pictures so it's never rushed.

What if my baby makes a mess on your things?

This is so normal, I expect this to happen and I always have my washing machine on standby after a newborn session. All items used are washed with or without any mess on them, and I never wear my best clothes for this reason. There's absolutely no need to worry if this happens.. (I actually expect it to)

Will my baby be safe?

Yes of course, your baby's safety is my top priority. Nothing will be done to put your baby at risk at any time. The images you see where baby is 'holding themselves up' or ' hanging' is all done using clever editing trickery to avoid putting your baby in harms way. Some set ups and poses will involve you giving me a helping hand to keep baby safe. I have had training and a hold a lot of experience so your mind can be put at ease.

Can I bring my other children to the session?

I am more than happy for children to come along, but only if there is an adult with you to keep them occupied. I can not accommodate them, and I will need your full attention to help me with posing. I do need the studio to remain very quiet whilst baby is sleeping, therefore if your children are likely to be loud and disturb the baby, it's probably not best. There is a park opposite the studio if there is someone you could bring along to keep them entertained but still close by. For sibling shots, I usually ask parents for someone to bring them to join in for the last half hour of the shoot. If there are any issues regarding this please contact me directly.

T&C's 

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Deposit of £99 is payable on date of booking which is a retainer to secure your session, this will guarantee that no one else books me on your chosen date and time. Please be aware that the deposit is a non-refundable retainer and the deposit payment is legally a non-refundable retainer payment as renumeration for other work that is lost as a result of the retained date. In the very unlikely event I have to cancel, I will pay you back the deposit in full. I have up to the agreed photoshoot date to refund you. At your viewing session, if you should decide you do not wish to purchase a single time, the shoot will have cost you nothing and the £99 deposit will be returned to you. No refunds will be given for non-attendance or cancellation.

The £99 fee is a deposit only and does not include any images. This is deducted from your chosen package upon viewing. The basic, standard and premium packages are the only packages to choose from for your newborn photoshoot.

Price is for the photoshoot to take place at Inspirique's photography studio based in Syston, Leicestershire only.

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If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

BOOK TODAY

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Newborn photoshoots are generally booked after your 20 week scan. Sessions are very limited due to the unpredictability of when babies arrive, for this reason I can only take a maximum of 15 newborn bookings per month to allow for early/ late arrivals as no date is set until baby arrives. Please reserve your slot as soon as you possibly can to avoid disappointment. I will always try my best to accommodate last minute bookings, which are sometimes doable if babies don't arrive on time as it'll allow a free date in the diary, but please be aware I am not always able to do so, do not rely on this option!

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