Natural, unposed newborn photography in South London
Those first few weeks after baby arrives are some of the most precious and intense moments your family will ever experience. It’s a time filled with all sorts of emotion and can pass by in a bit of blur. My aim is to capture it all - the elation, the exhaustion and everything in between.
I take a documentary approach to family photography because life with a new baby is about much more than just your newborn. It’s about the routines you’re creating and the beginning of new relationships. I want you to have photographs reminding you not just of how you all looked, but of what it felt like to welcome a tiny human into your family.
“Michaela, these photos are absolutely incredible! You have exceeded our expectations. They are so beautiful and you really captured the moment. They are timeless.”
Choose your newborn and baby photography experience
When you look back on this new beginning in your family history, what are the details and moments you want to remember most? What do you think you’ll miss most about this season? Do your older children (or your partner) need a little more time to get used to having a camera around? Keep these questions front of mind when choosing your newborn photography experience.
Half Day in the Life
A morning or afternoon in your home, or wherever you feel like going; a stroll to the park, snuggles with older siblings, feeding, bath time, or just relaxing. I’ll spend around 4 hours with you.
Half day newborn sessions allow plenty of time to capture the real experience of life with your newest family member.
I highly recommend this session length for families with older siblings. Having some extra time gives everyone a chance to relax and for me to capture more natural interactions and moments.
Includes all hand-edited, high resolution digital photographs from your gallery to download.
£750
Slice of Life
A short, 2-hour session in your home with time to capture some gently directed portraits of you and your baby focusing on the love, connection and details.
Perfect for first time parents.
Includes all hand-edited, high resolution digital photographs from your gallery to download.
£550
The fees above cover my time and talent, editing and creation of a private online viewing gallery plus all your photographs available via digital download. Printed photo products are available to purchase after you’ve seen your gallery but there is no obligation to do so.
Turn your photographs into family heirlooms
Digital photographs are wonderfully convenient but I’m also a big believer that photographs shouldn’t live on a hard drive! Along with the digital photographs included in your package, you can choose from a number of sustainable, hand-crafted products to professional photographers, including heirloom albums, premium frames and fine art prints.
How it all works
1. Booking and consultation
After you first get in touch, I'll contact you to arrange a chat, pencil in your due date and ideal session date, and send over the booking information. I kindly request a non-refundable booking deposit of £100.00 to secure the date of your session, with the balance due one week before your session date.
Once your baby arrives, we'll be in touch again to confirm the date and time of your shoot. We’ll also discuss the flow of the session, how you and your family are feeling, and whether you would like to include some gently directed portraits.
2. Your session
My newborn sessions are very relaxed and led by the needs of your baby and family. I’ll take a few portraits of you and your newborn but the main focus will be capturing completely natural moments.
You won’t need to go on a cleaning frenzy or pick out special outfits - the more normal you and your surroundings appear, the more authentic your photos will be. It's all very relaxed and geared around how you, your baby and your family are adjusting.
3. Delivery
Around 3-4 weeks after your session, I'll contact you to arrange the best time for you to view your photographs. We can catch up virtually, or I can email a secure photo gallery directly to you. You’ll be able to download your photographs from your gallery as soon as you receive it.
If you decide to purchase printed photo products, I offer a free design service so you’ll be able to visualise how your photographs will look displayed as various products. I'll be with you every step of the way to help you choose the right products for your family.
Ready to book or want to know more?
The best time to have me visit is when you feel ready. At the same time, I would recommend pencilling in a date with me while you are still pregnant, around the time of your 20-week scan, to ensure I’m available. If your baby has already arrived, I may be still be able to find a time that works, so do still get in touch.