The first few days with your new baby are truly precious, unique memories to be treasured, and to be able to capture that time is a real privilege.

It is also important to take care of new mums (and dads!) and so Jackie makes your experience simple and enjoyable from start to finish.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT AT MY NEWBORN PHOTO SESSION?

Newborn sessions with Jackie are very calm and relaxing - a chance for new parents to take a moment to sit back and relax and perhaps even have a snooze on the sofa!

HOW OLD SHOULD MY BABY BE FOR A NEWBORN PHOTO SESSION?

The ideal age for newborn photos is between 5 and 14 days. For the first two-three weeks babies are still used to being curled up snugly in the womb, and find the cosy, comfortable poses I use second-nature. As newborns get older, they can be more challenging to settle and pose, may develop baby acne and will have longer awake-time.

If, however, you have an older newborn, please do reach out. Jackie often photographs older babies and is happy to accommodate last-minute bookings schedule, permitting.

WHEN SHOULD I BOOK MY PHOTO SESSION?

In order to offer her clients the best service possible, Jackie accepts a strictly limited number of newborn photo sessions per month. To avoid disappointment it is best to reserve your date as early as possible. 

Most people book their Initial Consultation Appointment for just after the 20 week scan and during the second trimester. (see 'Why you shouldn't wait till baby is born' for more information). During this obligation-free visit you will get to know Jackie, have a tour of the studio, and choose your favourite colours and props from our selection.

When you book your photo-session, we will schedule a provisional booking for around 8-10 days after your due date, and confirm or reschedule as necessary. You will also receive our lovely welcome pack including one of our beautiful hand-made keepsake teddies. These teddies are definitely not camera-shy and can often be caught sneaking into some of our photos during the session. 

WHERE DOES THE NEWBORN PHOTO SHOOT TAKE PLACE?

Photo sessions take place in the comfort of our beautiful studio in Market Weighton, where we have everything we need to keep you and your baby comfortable. All outfits and props are provided for the session, so all you need to provide is the baby!

HOW LONG DOES THE PHOTO SESSION TAKE?

Jackie allocates 3-5 hours for a newborn photo session, and only books one appointment in a day, to allow ample opportunity for nappy changes, feeding and comforting, and to allow baby to settle into a nice deep sleep. The photographs themselves usually take around an hour, but sometimes it can take a while to settle your baby. You cannot rush newborns!

We recommend that you don’t plan anything else in for the day of the photo shoot, so you can relax and enjoy the experience without needing to keep one eye on the clock.

CAN WE HAVE SOME PHOTOS WITH PARENTS/SIBLINGS?

Of course! Jackie always likes to include a couple of photos with parents and any siblings.

Portraits with mum and dad are a beautiful reminder of this magical time, especially skin-to-skin images to highlight the bond between baby and parents.

If you have other children, Jackie will usually photograph them with baby at the start of the session while they are still interested in what is happening. For younger children, who may be easily distracted or unable to safely hold a newborn, she will often create 'composite' photos from images of the baby and child taken separately. Once the family images are complete, dad is free to take any young siblings out to the shops or a visit to a nearby park without worrying about them keeping clean!

WHAT ABOUT PETS?

Your pets are of course part of the family, however, during the session it is often better to keep them out of the studio other than for their photo. If you want a photo with your well-behaved pet included, please contact the studio in advance to discuss practicalities.

For safety reasons, Jackie will almost always use composite images for photos with animals.

FOLLOWING YOUR SESSION

We know you will be eager to see the finished images, so Jackie usually posts a sneak peek on our Facebook page and Instagram within a week of the shoot.

Your viewing and ordering appointment will be booked for approximately 3 weeks after your session for you to select images and printed products from our selection of beautiful, hand-crafted mounted prints, frames, bamboo panels and albums from the world's best suppliers. 

DO YOU OFFER GIFT VOUCHERS?

Yes! A newborn baby photo session makes the perfect gift for a leaving present for an expectant mum or for a baby shower, and our gorgeous welcome pack is a beautiful gift. We can also add gift vouchers in any amount over £20 to be put towards any of our products. For more information, see our Gifts page or contact the studio with your individual request.

CONTACT THE STUDIO

T: 0779 598 1540
E: JACKIE@BYJACKIE.CO.UK

VISIT US

36A HIGH STREET, MARKET WEIGHTON

TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10:00-16:00
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

MATERNITY

BABIES (3-12 MONTHS)

NEWBORN

FAMILY