Helpful tips
If you, baby, or anyone attending is unwell, please contact me to reschedule - we want everyone feeling their best!
Please don’t schedule baby’s vaccinations within 72 hours before your session, as they may feel unsettled afterward.
Please do your best to arrive on time, as I may have other commitments after your booking. I fully understand how tricky it can be to get out the door with little ones, so I allow a 15-minute buffer just in case. If you’re running later than that, it’s important to let me know before your original session start time. Communication is key - if I know what’s happening, we can work together to adjust as needed. In some cases, this may mean shortening the session or rescheduling.
I also recommend avoiding appointments directly before or after your session so you don’t feel rushed near the end.
Toddlers and young children are wonderfully full of energy, and I want to make sure their experience in the studio is fun and stress-free.
This keeps the space calm and safe, helps siblings feel included without becoming overwhelmed, and allows us to focus fully on your newborn’s photos.
The studio is small, so I can only accommodate two adults at a time (plus me). If grandparents or other relatives are joining, they are welcome for family photos (up to four adults total), but will need to leave once their photos are done.
Try to keep your baby awake for 1-2 hours before your session - playing, cuddling, or a nice warm bath helps. This makes them nice and sleepy for photos. Baths are also a great time to gently clean baby’s eyes and skin.
Don’t worry - I allow plenty of time for feeding and settling during the session.
You don’t need to bring props or outfits - I have everything we’ll need. But if you have something sentimental you’d like included, please let me know in advance so I can work it into a setup.
Extra milk (expressed or formula), nappies, wipes, baby hair brush if needed, and a pacifier if you use one.
Snacks, toys, or a tablet to keep them comfortable while they’re here.
You’re more than welcome to bring your own food and snacks, especially for longer sessions.
A hairbrush, makeup for quick touch-ups, and hair ties.
A change of comfy clothes if your family photo outfit isn’t easy to relax or breastfeed in.
No need to worry about baby acne, dry skin, or little marks - I’ll gently retouch these if you’d like (at no extra cost). Birthmarks and umbilical cords will stay, as they’re part of baby’s unique story.
I’m happy to touch up minor blemishes or scratches. I don’t, however, edit chipped/bright nail polish, messy hair, makeup colour, tan lines, tattoos, clothing wrinkles, or do slimming/body reshaping. More advanced retouching can be requested for an extra fee.