The one question every exhausted parent forgets to ask
Those first few weeks with a newborn are a beautiful, bleary-eyed blur. You are navigating middle-of-the-night feeds, marveling at those tiny toes, and watching your baby drift off with soft, sleepy yawns.
I know it feels overwhelming trying to choose a photographer while running on very little sleep. When you are searching online from your sofa in Greenwich or Blackheath at 3 am, all the pretty pictures can start to look the same.
Before you click book, there is one crucial question you must ask every prospective photographer.
“What specific newborn safety training have you completed?”
Anyone can buy a nice camera and take a pretty picture, but handling a fragile newborn requires specialist expertise.
Your photographer is not just snapping photos – they are cradling, posing, and soothing your most precious gift. It is vital to know that your baby is in safe, certified hands.
Before you pay a deposit, make sure to check these key details:
- Certified newborn safety training: Have they been educated by recognized industry experts on safe baby positioning and airway management?
- Use of composite images: Poses like the “froggy” or hands-under-chin look should never be done unsupported. Are they trained to merge two photos together to create these shots safely?
- A baby-led approach: Will they stop immediately if your baby shows signs of discomfort or distress?
At my cozy studio, I provide all the wraps, blankets, and styling pieces so you never have to stress about what to pack. My focus is entirely on creating soft, simple, and safe portraits for your family.
Safety & Comfort
Your baby’s safety and comfort will always be my absolute top priority.
I work entirely at your baby’s pace. If your little one needs a extra feed, a snuggle, or a diaper change, we pause without any rush or pressure.
I take full control of the session setup and posing so you can finally sit back, put your feet up, and enjoy a hot cup of tea. If your baby cries or gets fussy, please do not worry – I have years of experience soothing newborns, and we have all the time in the world.
A Note for Mums
I know you are exhausted, and you might feel self-conscious getting in front of the camera right now.
Please do not hide behind the lens or wait until you feel “ready” to be in photos. You do not need to lose the baby weight or worry about tired eyes.
Your baby will look back at these photographs one day and only see the gentle warmth of your arms and how fiercely you loved them from the very start.
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