02/06/2026
It's quickly coming up to the time where I need to book our newborn photos, and it's got me thinking about just how much trust families place in me.
More often than not, I'm a complete stranger when you first enquire, yet a few short weeks later you're handing over your precious newborn baby for me to photograph.
Now that I'm looking for our own newborn photographer, I find myself thinking about all the things my clients must think about too.
Safety is at the very top of my list. I want someone who understands babies, follows their cues and never compromises their wellbeing for "the shot". I want someone who can make me feel relaxed and unrushed, while still being confident and efficient because let's be honest, those newborn days are equal parts magical and exhausting.
When Harry was born, we chose a very posed newborn photographer and I treasure those images. But if I'm honest, they mostly sit on a USB these days and we only chose a handful to keep, with none of them as a family of 3- devastating.
This time around, I find myself wanting something different. I want photographs that feel like us. Genuine connection and all those tiny details that change far too quickly. The kind of images I can see printed on our walls and woven into our home, not tucked away on a hard drive.
After all these years of waiting for this baby and everything it took to get here, I especially want a beautiful image of me and him together.
And if I'm being completely honest, as a self-conscious woman, I'm also trusting someone to tell me if my hair has gone feral, straighten my shirt and make sure a bit of my stretch-marked belly hasn't escaped over the top of my pants 🤣
Those early newborn weeks are such a vulnerable time. Inviting someone into that space is a privilege I never take lightly.
So as I sit here searching for our own photographer, I'm reminded that when you book a newborn session, you're not just choosing someone to take photos.
You're trusting someone with your baby, your memories and a chapter of your story that you'll never get back.
And for that, I am incredibly grateful. 🤍
