10/08/2026
“I don’t want to be in the photos…”
I hear this from mums quite often.
After pregnancy, childbirth and very little sleep, it’s completely understandable that being in front of the camera may not be at the top of your list. You might not feel like yourself yet, or you may simply want the focus to be entirely on your new baby.
And that’s absolutely okay.
You don't have to decide straight away.
During your newborn photography session, we can concentrate on your baby first. If, as the session goes on, you feel comfortable and decide that you'd like a few photographs with your baby, we can take them.
There is no pressure.
But there is one thing I hear again and again from families:
“I'm so glad I did it.”
Read the full post here:
https://www.ingridtimmerman.com/blog/why-your-newborn-photography-session-should-include-the-whole-family
