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 To View More >>

Newborn photography captures the earliest moments of your baby’s life, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Preparing for a newborn photoshoot involves more than just picking cute outfits and props. Ensuring your little one is comfortable during the photo session is paramount for beautiful, peaceful images. Here are my top ten tips for parents to plan for their newborn photoshoot, focusing on safety and comfort. Choose the Right Time The best time for newborn photography is within the first 5-14 days after birth. During this period, babies are typically sleepier and To View More >>

Welcome to the Babies By Jackie Studio!  Located in the historic village of Hemingbrough, the studio was once a pig sty (hence the name!). But don't worry there's only one little piggy there now :-)  Relax in our cosy sitting area where you can see your baby and they can see you at all times. Chill out on our super comfortable sofa, while I take care of your little one. You can even have forty winks if you like - you won't be the first! The safety of all my clients is paramount at all times. Hand sanitiser is always to hand, and as you can see I To View More >>

I get a lot of people asking when they should book their newborn photo session, and my answer is always the same: before baby arrives and the sooner the better! The ideal time to confirm your booking is towards the end of the second trimester, when you have had most of your scans and you have a reasonably accurate due date. “But what if my baby arrives early or late?” Don’t worry, it happens all the time! When you book your newborn photo session, the exact date is only provisional. It lets me balance my workload so I can guarantee your baby’s photo session will happen within To View More >>

Little Theodore was a perfect model during his first photo-session with me, he even gave me a couple of cheeky little smiles :-) To View More >>