Belles & Beaus Tips for a happy, relaxed newborn session......

Always try to book in before your baby actually arrives!  Our newborn sessions are so popular, but we can only do 1 a day, so get booked up very quickly.  We know babies rarely arrive when they are supposed to, so we book you in provisionally for around 5-7 days after your due date, then, when baby arrives, we can book you in properly.

We keep the studio very warm for our newborn sessions, so please wear layers that you can take off if you get too toasty!  The warmth helps keep the babies snug and asleep during the sessions.  We also have white noise and womb noises to aid with getting them into a deep sleep.  Sometimes babies drop off straight away, other times it takes a while.  The best way usually is to feed them just before, or on arrival of your photo session, then with a full tummy, they are 'milk drunk' and usually go into a deep sleep!  Don't forget to bring a drink/snack for yourself too...we know how hard it is being a new mummy, and sessions can last between 2-4 hours...it all depends on baby!

If you are relaxed, baby will be relaxed!  We are used to being pooped on, peed on, and having to stop numerous times for top-up feeds or clean ups....so don't worry.

We have a studio full of props, but if you hate that kind of thing, just let us know.  We do a wide  range of photographs throughout the session, capturing the babies natural beauty.  

You can bring anything you would like to include in your newborns photo session.  We have had parents turn up with whole suitcases full...it really is the more the merrier.  We do allow dogs too (don't worry, the studio is sterilised and steam cleaned after every session!) and we can merge two separate photos into one if required for safety.

If you have any particular ideas or photos you want included, just let us know at the beginning of the session, we are always happy to accommodate.

We absolutely love babies (mine are 10 and 11 years old now!!!) and every session is truly a joy.  We cannot wait to meet the new arrivals of 2014.  We look forward to meeting you soon.

Belles & Beaus xx