Newborn Photography Gallery

Award winning newborn photographer in East London

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have control over what images you take and share?

Of course. I will not take any photographs that you do not feel comfortable with. That goes for maternity and newborn sessions. Also, if you aren’t comfortable with me sharing images on social media or my blog, I certainly would not do so.

Why is it so important to do newborn photos within the first week or two?

All newborns have a certain “look” to them. Usually within a week or two, that newborn-like quality starts to disappear. The point of newborn photos is to capture that newborn look, so I always recommend photographing as early as possible.

Will you come to my home?

No — all sessions take place in my studio in Barking, IG11 7BT. It’s fully set up with everything needed for a relaxed, comfortable session, so there’s no need to prepare your own space.

What should I wear to my maternity session?

Ultimately, what you wear depends on what you’re comfortable in. That said, I recommend clothing showcases your baby bump. Empire dresses belted under the bust and stretchy fabrics are two of my favorites. I’d avoid anything extremely loose.

When should I have my maternity photos taken?

I think some of the best maternity photos are taken between the seven and seven month mark. This is when you’re really showing, but isn’t so close to your due date that you’re really uncomfortable.

When should I schedule maternity photos?

As a general rule of thumb, I like to schedule your maternity session shortly after you’ve told friends and family the exciting news! This will give us plenty of time to find a great day that works well for both of us.

What about props for sessions?

During our initial consultation, we can discuss the props I have available and what you’d be interested in using during our shoot. For example, I have various backdrops, blankets, baskets and other items. I am also 100% open to you bringing your own props. In fact, I love it when parents have their own props! After all, using the child’s blanket instead of one that I have may prove more meaningful to you.

Where do we take the photographs?

All sessions — maternity, newborn, milestone, family and pet — take place in my studio in Barking, IG11 7BT. I don’t offer outdoor, on-location or home-visit sessions, so you’ll always have a warm, quiet, professional space with everything ready to go.

Can my partner or child be in the photographs, too?

Of course! I love incorporating mom, dad and your other children into our session photos. While in most cases you, dad and baby will be the stars of the day, I believe it’s so important to have several photographs with the entire family — especially during my maternity and newborn sessions.

When do I schedule my milestone session dates?

You can schedule your milestone session dates as far in advance as you like. I like to get it all out of the way and schedule them all. Don’t worry — I know you’ll be busy, so I’ll send you both an email and snail mail reminder so you don’t forget your 3, 6, 9 and 12 month sessions!

Visit My Studio

Sessions take place at my studio in Barking, IG11 7BT, by appointment only. Families visit me from Barking, Dagenham, Ilford, Newbury Park, Romford, Gidea Park, Stratford, Leyton, Walthamstow, Chingford, Hackney, Wanstead, Woodford, Chigwell, Buckhurst Hill, Loughton, Hornchurch, Upminster, Grays, Brentwood, Basildon and across East London and Essex.