If you’re expecting a newborn soon and already have a toddler at home, there’s a good chance this question has crossed your mind at least once: “What if my toddler refuses to cooperate during our newborn photos?” The short answer? It’s completely normal to worry about this, and even more normal for toddlers to act […]
Day: 12 June 2026
What Age Is Too Old for Newborn Photos?
One of the most common questions new parents ask is: “Have we left it too late for newborn photos?” And the short answer is, no, you haven’t. There’s a widely held idea in photography that newborn sessions must happen within the first 5–14 days after birth. While that timeframe is often recommended for highly posed […]
Can I Still Have Maternity Photos If Pregnancy Isn’t Feeling Easy?
When people imagine maternity photos, they often picture glowing mums twirling on the beach at sunset, feeling comfortable, confident and completely at ease. The reality? Pregnancy doesn’t always feel like that. Many mums contact me worried that they’re experiencing pelvic pain, back pain, swelling, fatigue, Braxton Hicks contractions, or simply feeling uncomfortable in their changing […]
Is My House Too Dark for Newborn Photos?
One of the most common questions I get from families before their newborn session is: “Our house is quite dark. Will that be a problem?” The short answer is: absolutely not. As an in-home newborn photographer, I photograph families in all kinds of homes. Some are filled with beautiful natural light, while others have smaller […]
Can We Include Our Dog in Our Newborn Photos?
One of the questions I get asked surprisingly often is: “Can our dog be in the newborn photos too?” My answer is almost always the same. “Of course!” Because for many families, their dog isn’t just a pet. They’re family. Long before your baby arrived, they were there. They sat beside you through pregnancy, kept […]
