Journal

My Newborn Photography Studio

Three separate rooms in Papworth Everard, near Cambridge — built around babies, and around the people who come with them.

The studio landing: mirrored sliding doors, a console table with dried flowers, and framed newborn prints
The landing, where you arrive

My studio is without a doubt my happy place. Here I have recreated a cosy and comfortable environment, to make your newborn photography experience the best it can possibly be.

The space

My newborn photography studio is spacious and consists of three separate rooms, to easily accommodate families with more than just one baby. When you arrive there is a landing area, where my office is and where I spend most of my time — when I am not taking photographs.

Looking down the hallway towards the rail of dresses, framed newborn portraits on the wall
Rail of maternity dresses and fabrics in cream, blush and black, under a woven pendant light
The studio wardrobe

The shooting room

On the left hand side is the room where your session actually takes place. As well as the beanbag where I pose your baby, there is a comfy sofa where you can relax while I take care of them.

It is not uncommon for dads to fall asleep on that sofa, and I love it when it happens: it means they are completely relaxed.

The shooting room: a cream beanbag on a white floor beside a sofa, lit by a sheer-curtained window
Where your session happens

There is a big mirrored wardrobe where all the blankets and wraps are stored, so they stay clean. The mirror is very much appreciated by mums who want to touch up their make-up — and you might find a little handprint on the doors, as they turn out to be the favourite part of the studio for older siblings.

The shooting room seen past the mirrored wardrobe, with a sofa and an armchair for parents
A close row of pale wooden hangers on a white rail

The Sibling Room

Because they come too

On the right hand side is the room made to entertain brothers and sisters while the baby is being photographed. As well as creating the right environment for a newborn, I wanted the studio to be the best possible place for siblings too.

There is a big sofa to lie on and relax, and baskets full of toys and books so they never get bored while they are not needed next door. I love making them feel special when they arrive, and making sure they enjoy the whole experience.

The sibling room: a charcoal wall, a small armchair, a low grey sofa and felt stars hanging
The sibling room
Two children's picture books lying on the pale wooden floor of the sibling room

Happy siblings mean beautiful photographs

Have a look at the newborn portfolio to see some of the loveliest sibling images.

And the practical things

There is a bathroom for you to use whenever you need it, water and something to read while you wait, and heating you can ask me to turn up — newborn sessions are done in a warm room.

The studio bathroom: a white basin under a skylight, against charcoal tiles
A bottle of water and an open fine art album on a white side table

Everything here exists for one reason: so that on the day, nobody has to think about anything except the baby.

Come and see it

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