what to prepare

before your newborn session

bring the essentials


Diapers, bottle, pacifier etc.

wear comfy clothes


It gets very warm in the studio! You can come dressed in comfy clothes and if you're doing family photos, I can give you the privacy to change.

food and drinks


I provide water, coffee & tea. You are also welcome to bring your own snacks (Please be sure they are nut free and not too messy).

what to wear


Mom | A simple dress or top with jeans in neutral creamy tones is absolutely perfect!

Dad | A button shirt in pastel colors (no stripes) or a plain white or black t-shirt.

Siblings | For a boy a simple top similar to Dad's with neutral color trousers or jeans. For a girl a simple white, pink or cream dress.

Neutral family wardrobe collection featuring dresses, rompers and accessories in beige and brown tones.
Coordinated family outfit layout with neutral dresses, shirts and accessories in beige and grey.
what to prepare

on your newborn session day


Here are a few things that can help keep baby settled during their first newborn session. Please don't worry if you are not able to do them.

Once you arrive at the studio I will do my best to soothe baby.

if you're travelling a long distance


If traveling a long distance, please keep baby awake as much as possible.

if baby is really gassy...


If baby is experiencing lots of gas, gripe water can really help comfort the baby. { You can consult your doctor regarding this. }

feeding...


If possible please fully feed baby 30 minutes before the session. Bringing a bottle and pacifier on the session day can also help keeping baby comfy.

a warm bath...


A nice warm bath can also get newborn babies more comfortable.

how long will the session be?


Newborn Sessions can take up to 2 hours. I don't rush my newborn sessions and I like to follow the baby's lead. Making sure baby is comfortable is my number one priority. Most of the time is spent soothing baby. It's good to come to the studio as relaxed as possible as babies can feel if you're stressed.

feeding during the session


You are welcome to breastfeed during the session if needed, or you can bring a bottle to top baby up. If you're breastfeeding it is best to keep a good breastfeeding diet a few days before your session. More information can be found online about the types you could avoid. Although it does not ensure the baby will be comfy, it sure does help.

now let's pick

your props, wrap colours + accessories


Please scroll through the options and answer the questionnaire at the bottom. Please note that each created setup will compliment the props and wraps you choose and I will add any accessories (layers, pillows, bonnets, tiebacks, sleepy caps, etc) that I see fit.

prop options

Brown wooden crate with grid pattern sides on light wooden surface.
A white macrame woven basket with intricate knotted patterns displayed on a wooden surface.
An orange rattan basket with floral cutout pattern design photographed against a light wooden background.
A simple cream-colored plastic bucket or container shown on a wooden surface.
A round brown rattan basket with decorative loop pattern around the rim on a light wood surface.
A vintage-style rattan baby cradle or doll bed with woven lattice design.
A plain white wooden bowl photographed on a light wooden surface.

wrap options

A cream colored fabric draped over a wooden basket, numbered 1 in the series.
A textured beige fabric laid across a wooden basket container, labeled as number 2.
A flowing cream fabric draped over a wooden basket, marked as number 3 in sequence.
A wrinkled beige fabric cascading over a wooden basket container, numbered 4.
A beige towel draped across a wooden box with latticed sides in warm lighting.
A brown fabric with pearl embellishments laying diagonally on a wooden latticed box.
A soft tan textile draped over a wooden box with grid pattern details.
A dark brown textured fabric laid diagonally across a wooden latticed storage box.
A black cloth draped diagonally over a wooden box with grid-patterned sides.
A taupe colored fabric draped over a wooden box with lattice detailing.
A gray textile fabric laying across a wooden storage box with grid pattern sides.
A peachy pink fabric with gentle folds draped across a wooden latticed box.
A brown wrinkled fabric laid diagonally over a wooden box with grid pattern details.
A dark brown pleated fabric draped over a wooden box with latticed sides.
A pink floral fabric draped over a wooden storage box on a brown surface.

Please note that depending on if you chose the mini or full newborn session package, whether all 3 selections can be used will depend on how the session timing goes and how baby is feeling.

Sleeping newborn in white knit outfit with delicate headband on wooden surface.