Welcoming a newborn into the world is a monumental moment in a family’s life, deserving of a special Portrait Experience.

Newborn photography is more than just capturing the first days of your baby’s life; it’s an opportunity to tell a story, your story. Personalising and customising your portraits can make these memories even more heartfelt and unique.

Here's how to ensure your newborn’s photoshoot is as individual as your new bundle of joy.

Choose a Theme that Reflects Your Family

A theme can transform a newborn session from standard to spectacular.

• Colours - A colour scheme that suits your personal style and complements your home decor is a wonderful way to personalise your portraits. Incorporating your favourite colours, and working with your home style can elevate your portraits to beautiful art pieces.

• Interests - You can also create a theme that resonates with your family’s interests, passions, or story. For instance, if you love nature, consider incorporating floral or woodland elements in your session. If you’re avid travellers, include some props or backdrops that reflect your adventures.

Incorporate Personal Items to Tell Your Family's Story

Including personal items in portraits can add a layer of sentimentality or connection to the past, enriching the story behind the photographs.

• Family Heirlooms - One of the most touching ways to personalise your newborn session is by including family heirlooms or personal items in the photos. This could be a blanket knitted by a grandparent, a piece of jewellery passed down through generations, a book that holds special meaning...

• Highlighting Cultural Heritage - Incorporating elements of your cultural heritage into the newborn session is a powerful way to connect your child with their roots. This could include traditional clothing, fabrics, or cultural symbols. Celebrating your heritage through photography not only personalises the session but also creates a legacy of pride and identity for your newborn.

• Personal Props - Personalising props and outfits for the session can significantly enhance the uniqueness of the photos. Use props that relate to your family’s hobbies, careers, or interests. For example, if one parent is a musician, including a musical instrument in the photo can be a beautiful nod to this aspect of your family’s life.

• Customised Items - Customised outfits or gifts add a personal and adorable touch, for example, a monogrammed onesie with the baby’s name or initials, a special teddy bear or a piece of jewellery gifted to your baby.

The Family Connection

Ultimately, the most personal aspect of a newborn session is the visible connections and love between the baby and their family.

• Parent and Baby - The way a parent looks at their child, the gentle touch of a mother’s hand, or the protective cuddle from a father are all fleeting moments that, when captured, become timeless memories.It’s my pleasure to capture these natural interactions and emotions.

• Siblings - Including siblings into the newborn session fosters a sense of unity and begins the bonding process early on. Capturing the interactions between the new baby and their brothers or sisters can result in some of the most candid and heartwarming images.

• Grandparents and Great-Grandparents - A portrait of the newest member of the family alongside the oldest is the ultimate celebration of family love, legacy and will be one of your family's most treasured heirlooms.

• Pets - Pets are also family members and including them can showcase the full family dynamic, adding a fun and personal element to the portrait session.

Uniquely Yours

A newborn portrait session is a beautiful opportunity to celebrate the newest addition to your family in a way that is uniquely yours. By incorporating personal items, selecting a meaningful theme or location, involving family members, customising props and outfits, and celebrating your cultural heritage, you can create a bespoke experience and personalised portraits that will be cherished for years to come.

Create Your Perfect Newborn Portrait Experience

Excited to design your Newborn Portraits? Overwhelmed with ideas? Not sure where to start? Don't panic - we are here to help!

We include a Design Consultation with all of our Newborn Portrait Experiences. Over lots of tea and biscuits, Jackie will guide you through the process, getting an understanding of your family style and interests, and using our custom-developed app together we will make your session uniquely yours.

Book your obligation-free Design Consultation appointment today: