LONDON NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY
NATURAL NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY IN YOUR LONDON HOME.
Natural & Relaxed London Newborn Photography in your Home.
Capturing a day in your precious newborn bubble at home as your London Newborn Photographer. No worrying about leaving the house with a newborn, packing everything but the kitchen sink and arriving on time. I travel to you to capture baby’s first memories in your home. Making it the most relaxing and personal experience while you’re enjoying that 4th trimester with baby.
Relaxed, natural, organic and moody London newborn sessions that capture every detail of your new family, completely personal, real memories in your home. For 12 years I’ve traveled to homes across London to photograph your newborn babies. I love the authenticity of every London home and the personal story I’m able to tell within each gallery.
I also mentor and educate other newborn photographers so you can rest assured I’m experienced with newborns and educated in safe newborn posing.
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Just call me the “London Baby Whisperer”
Meet Kirstin- Your London Newborn Photographer
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Multi-tasking Mama, animal obsessed and chat tea latte lover. I’ve got three children (Ondine, Rothko and Kyteler) and 2 Siberian cats (Byron & Marlowe) but my first baby was my business. If you’re looking for an experienced London newborn photographer, I’m your gal!
Over the years my style has changed to focus on authentic, real moments. I love natural newborn photography sessions in your London home- they might be messy or cluttered but they are a place of love where I can tell your authentic story.
I’m highly trained in London newborn photography and have focused on posing safety over the years so you can be sure your newborn is in safe hands. I also offer mentoring in newborn photography with 1-2-1 workshops.
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We had an amazing experience with Kirstin! Even though we don’t usually like being in front of the camera, she made us feel at ease instantly. Her relaxed approach allowed her to capture natural and intimate moments. She is a mum with a son the same age as ours, so she was happy to let him do his thing – it never felt like she was impatient. She was quick to return the proofs and we loved them instantly.Kirstin managed to capture beautiful family moments, which we’ll cherish forever. We’ll definitely work with her again. Thank you, Kirstin!”
-Amira
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HOW DOES LONDON NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY WORK?
Offering 1-2-1 Newborn Workshops!
So you want to be a newborn photographer? I offer 1-2-1 Newborn photography workshops/mentoring so you can kickstart you business and refine your newborn posing! With 12 years of experience, I have a wealth of knowledge to share with you!
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Can you explain what natural newborn photography in London is?
I describe my work as a London Newborn Photographer as raw, genuine and emotive. My newborn photography works seeks to take you back to the first few weeks of your newborn bubble as years later it will feel like such a blur. When you look at your images of your sweet baby, I want you to remember how they smelt, how tiny they felt in your arms and just how soft their skin was. I want all those beautiful memories to come flooding back when you look at your images. Natural newborn photography seeks to capture those authentic, emotional moments so you can look back later at timeless images of your family.
Natural newborn photography focuses on family and real moments shared as a family. As a London Newborn Photographer I travel to homes across London to record your family’s unique story. I love capturing newborns and their families in homes as it feels so much more authentic than my old studio work. Your home tells its own story and holds its own memories so that when your children look back on these images in their first home, they will catch a glimpse into your everyday life.
By doing the newborn photography session in your London home, we are able to focus on true connection between each family member and create a gift to pass onto family for generations to come.
My style of newborn photography isn’t completely lifestyle photography and it isn’t completely posed with props. After years of honing my style (12 years as a newborn photographer in London!), I fall somewhere in the spectrum towards lifestyle newborn photography but a little bit more posed as I had years of experience as a studio posed newborn photographer.
Why is a newborn photography session an important investment for your family?
A newborn photography session in your home may seem frivolous and silly (mainly to fathers who need a little convincing by new mums) but it is a purchase that only gains value at time goes on.
Your teeny newborn will grow and change week by week, it is so remarkable how they change in such a short space of time. As they grow, looking back on your newborn photography session images will seem more and more important because the once vivid memories of their little features will slowly fade and be replaced by newer memories. Newborn photography is like a portal back in time- to help you remember those early months that seemed to pass by in a sleepless haze of nappy changes and cluster feeds. Memories fade with time but images of your sweet baby and family are forever.
For many of my clients a London newborn photography session is like a celebration of the arrival of their new baby. It is a way to commemorate and celebrate such a special time in your lives. It is a chance to get dressed up and celebrate the birth of your newest family member. These newborn images can be posted on social media to announce the birth of your little one and shared with family that live across the world. Newborn photography helps those who can’t be there, feel like they are holding your little one and get a chance to celebrate with you.
Newborn photography is such a valuable investment because the images of your tiny baby and family last so much longer than all the newborn products that you purchased on Amazon. The pram, tiny baby clothing, stuffed animals, car seat and toys will all be sold or given to someone else but the images of your newborn with stay in the family forever. If carefully kept, your newborn photography session can be a family heirloom and stay in the family for years to come. I love looking through family albums from generations prior to mine and feel a connection to family members that I never got to meet. A family heirloom is the truest investment.
Can you explain your newborn photography style?
I’ve been a newborn photographer in London for 12 years now and my photography style has changed dramatically throughout the years. I’ve gone from perfecting my posed studio newborn photography work using studio lighting to natural newborn photography that focuses on more emotive images with natural lighting in London homes. I love travelling for newborn photography in London because each home is so unique and poses its own set of challenges to inspire me creatively.
My work is heavily influenced by your home and I believe I have a warm, natural, authentic and emotive style of newborn photography that loves capturing those special moments in your home. My work has a bohemian flair inspired by wardrobe and I love warm, neutral tones that help keep images of your newborn timeless.
How do I book a newborn photography session at my home in London?
I recommend securing your newborn photography session as soon as possible as many newborn photographers in London book up quickly. This is why we recommend booking after your 12 or 20 week scan (whenever you feel most comfortable). Leaving booking your session too late could result in your favourite newborn photographer being booked up and unable to fit you in.
To reserve your newborn photography session I require a £100 deposit and I reserve the time around your due date month. Then I have you contact me within 48 hours of giving birth and we schedule in your exact session date based on how you and baby are feeling. With a natural newborn session there is no pressure to do the session under 14 days old like many posed newborn photographers suggest but we do seek to capture them at their teeniest as long as you and baby are feeling healthy!
I take a very limited amount of London newborn photography sessions each month so it is best to secure your session as soon as possible. I always try to fit in last minute bookings if I can but this isn’t always possible as I have two little children myself!
How long do your London newborn photography sessions last?
The time required for a newborn photography session can vary greatly based on how your baby is on the day. As my newborn sessions are led entirely by baby, sometimes sessions can take longer if they are cluster feeding on the day, cranky or not very sleepy.
On the contrary, a natural newborn photography session may be quick if baby is happy and relaxed. It is entirely dependent on baby’s mood on the day of your session and I am used to photographing all personalities. I only photograph one newborn per day to allow enough time to ensure we get a beautiful full gallery for your newborn photography session. Typically my newborn photography sessions takes 2-3 hours.
Where can I have my London newborn photography session?
For my London Newborn Photography sessions I travel to your home. I find having the session in the home is more relaxing for new parents and they feel more at ease during the session. It is also helpful for exhausted new parents to be at home rather than have to pack everything for baby and arrive on time to a studio newborn session.
I absolutely adore newborn sessions in London homes because the old homes help inspire me artistically and hold so much character that adds to the images. A session in your London home helps to tell the story of your family with all your personal belongings in the background of the images, your style of decor and serves as a time capsule of your baby’s first home. Home newborn photography sessions are just so relaxing and I adore getting to know clients over a cup of tea! Rather than a formal photography session, it feels like I’m capturing a friend’s story!
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Do you provide props for your newborn photography sessions?
My style of newborn photography is very natural so I don’t use wooden props or buckets. Instead I use layers of blankets, swaddles, hand-knitted organic outfits and bonnets to create a very natural, soft and cosy look for baby. These outfits are part of my Baby Client Closet and upon booking you are welcome to choose what you would like me to bring to your home for baby. All my items are chosen to create a soft, organic look so as not to detract from baby as the main subject.
What if my newborn cries or is awake the entire session?
This is one of the most common questions I get when it comes to new parents fears about how things could go wrong in their newborn session. However, the beauty of a natural newborn photography session is that it doesn’t matter if baby is awake or asleep in their session. If they are unsettled or cluster feeding, lots of cuddle time is a great way to soothe them and we take lots of images with parents so baby settles. These cuddly family images are always my favourite.
Our session time allows for 2-3 hours because it is so normal for a newborn to needs lots of feeds, cuddles and changes during the session. We don’t actually take pictures the entire session but allow baby to go at their own pace so they are comfortable and relaxed. Baby is the boss and I never push them to pose if they are unhappy and just want mum.
Awake shots tend to be parents favourite images as they help to show their little character and they look so adorable.
Can we involve grandparents, siblings or pets in our newborn photography session?
I love home newborn sessions in London because it allows us the opportunity to take images of the whole family. It is so special to include grandparents, siblings and pets in a session because they are all such vital parts of the family. I love taking portraits of a brand new baby with their grandmother in a rocking chair or a toddler sibling cuddling with their baby brother or sister on a bed. These moments are ones you want to remember forever and make priceless keepsakes.
Pets are always welcome in my sessions as they are such an important part of the family. Taking photographs with a baby’s first pet is pretty special. Aside from this, I absolutely adore animals and will shower your pets with love during a session.
Safety and Newborn Photography
Safety is incredibly important in the world of newborn photography. It often isn’t something that new parents think about when choosing their newborn photographer because many do not know that the newborn photography industry is not regulated. No training is required to become a newborn photographer, in fact there is no official certification at all for it. So how do you choose a newborn photographer who will safely handle your precious bundle that you’ve waited nine months for? Look for how long they’ve been working with newborns, if they’ve done any posing or training workshops and look in their images to see how comfortable baby looks. Natural Newborn Photography is a much safer bet if you are incredibly worried about safe posing techniques as baby does not need to be posed in difficult positions.
How do we prepare our home for a London newborn photography session?
Your booking email will come with a long email of ways to prepare for your newborn photography session in your London home and it is all pretty simple. I recommend cleaning up any clutter you don’t want in the images, just a simple tidy is fine as I’m so used to working in all sorts of London homes.
I recommend light, neutral bedding with no prints on your bed so we can use your bedroom as a lovely place to get cuddly shots with your new baby. Your home does not need to be a show home or overly staged, just representative of how you want your home to look in memories for years to come. If your home is always overly cluttered and messy, the more authentic the photos look the better!
What do I wear for my London newborn photography session?
When choosing what to wear for your newborn photography session, I want you to feel your most comfortable and like your best self. There is no pressure to wear a fancy dress or get your hair and makeup done. These images are natural and raw. So if a few weeks after giving birth, all you want to wear is your pyjamas, then go for it! For those who do like getting dressed up to feel like their best self, I have a range of dresses for new mums in my Client Closet.
The Client Closet link will be sent to you in your booking email. If you prefer choosing your own clothing, I recommend warm, neutral colours like creams, rusts and browns to create a cosy, warm look that will remain timeless. I love a mix of textures like knits, linens and heavy cottons to create a tactile look that will make the images pop.
