Information for your Newborn session

Thank you for booking with Wild Wren Photography to capture these precious days.
I know you most likely have looked through a lot of photographers to get to this point, and It means the world to me that you find yourself here….
Welcome.

My Studio

A woman holding a sleeping baby, with a man looking down at the baby, all smiling and happy.

My home studio is a special place! When I started Wild Wren, I put a lot of focus on having the right space for my sessions.
I use natural light only which gives a beautiful soft light and helps create my natural style, I have plenty of props for baby, and drinks and snacks in case you get peckish!

You will find the address on your welcome email.

Before your session

Newborn baby yawning while wrapped in a white blanket on a textured beige background.
A sleeping baby with dark hair, wrapped in a white blanket, resting on a light-colored textured surface.
A sleeping newborn baby wrapped in a white lace blanket on a white background.

Sessions are usually in the morning around 9ish, this is when most babies are at their best. Before the shoot, feed baby 2-3 hours prior, so he or she is ready for a really good feed when they arrive. For the 1-2 hours before our session, try to keep baby awake more than usual—let them kick with a nappy on, tickle their toes, and give them lots of fuss and play! Keeping the baby awake before our session will help ensure those squishy, sleepy newborn pictures!

While the above is ideal, don’t let these guidelines worry you; the baby may fall asleep in the car and might need feeding, we all know who the boss is!

What to bring

A sleeping baby girl with black hair, wearing a white headband and a white knit outfit, lying on her side with her hand near her face on a white cushion.

  • A dummy can be extremely useful for settling baby purely for the photos.

  • Spare nappies

  • Extra formula bottles (if bottle-fed)

  • I have some drinks and snacks - but you are more than welcome to bring what you think you might need.

Newborn Posing

Close-up of a sleeping child's face with eyes closed, showing smooth skin and delicate features.
A man gently holding a sleeping baby against his chest, tenderly kissing the baby's forehead, with a soft, bright background.
Newborn baby lying on a white surface, wrapped in a cream knitted blanket, with a headband, in a bright room with sheer curtains.
A happy family, father, mother, and their newborn baby, sharing a loving moment together indoors.
A sleeping baby wrapped in a white blanket, lying on a white surface, with black hair and relaxed facial expression.

Every baby is different - therefore every session is different too. I follow the same posing flow for each session, but this does not mean it produces the same results. Each baby will have its own preferred positions and cheeky quirks - and that is what I like to capture.

What to wear

A woman with long dark hair wearing a beige off-shoulder dress, holding a sleeping baby wrapped in a white eyelet dress, standing near a window with white curtains.

I have everything needed for your little one, but please dress baby in a front-opening babygrow with no vest, so I can easily undress them with minimal disturbance.

Simple, neutral, lighter coloured outfits for the rest of you—think creams, ecru, and earthy tones. If you prefer a darker colour - terracotta browns and sage greens all look beautiful.

It can get quite warm in the studio, so layers are a good idea! I do not have shoes in the studio, so don't worry about wearing your best shoes.

For Mum—strapless or off-the-shoulder tops allow for lovely skin-on-skin photos with the baby. For Dad—a plain white T-shirt works great. Ultimately, wear something that makes you feel confident!

Siblings

A young girl in a white lace dress with puffy sleeves standing barefoot in front of white curtains while looking down and smiling.

Anything neutral/earthy/creamy looks beautiful. But do feel free to dress your little one how you like, as they get older they get their own little style, I get it!
For inspiration, please check out my portfolio -
Portfolio
I have included a little mood board of clothes below (all Zara).

Payment

Please pay the final balance before you arrive.

  • beige sweater hanging against a plain white background
  • A beige children's coat with a large collar featuring eyelet embroidery, button closure down the front, and gathered sleeves.
  • Brown overalls with embroidered flowers on a white background.
  • Cream-colored dress with embroidered floral patterns and embroidered black trim on the neckline and chest, hanging against a plain white background.
  • Cream-colored baby romper with red polka dots and tied shoulder straps, displayed on a white background.
  • Cream-colored knitted baby romper with short sleeves hanging on a white wall.
  • Beige knitted baby overalls with shoulder straps hanging on a plain wall.