Jess Wilkins Photographer - Baby Photographer
Jess Wilkins Photographer - Baby Photographer
It is time to make you go all broody with some images from just a few of my newborn sessions in April.
May is set to be very busy - is it another baby boom? Either way i am getting my weekly fix of babies - yeah !
First up little Lottie with her 2 big brothers and they were very smitten and proud. Sibling images are becoming a firm favourite as i know how much they mean to parents .
Isla came to see me last year as a baby , she is now 10 months and soooo smiley ! She whizzed through her session and showed off her toothy pegs !
Below is baby Flynn he was 8 weeks old at the shoot, born 10 weeks early . He melted my heart , he was still squishy and sleepy and we breezed though his session. He is coming back for my baby plan , this time i might steal him !
Another little dude i could have happily kept, was Leo ! I loved his cool little head of hair , grandma came along too and had her photo taken with him. Many of us reluctant to be photographed but i always say , its more for your child.
I am loving all my new blankets and fabrics, I had to replace some that had been well washed from baby poop and wees, its also an excuse I use to go on a prop spending spree. I feel the neutral and natural colours will work so well with a fresh new baby.
I will end this blog with a few FAQs I often get asked:
When should i book the session? Ideally before the baby is here as I work part time I get booked up quite quickly, but after your 20 week, scan or sooner is fine.
Why does a newborn shoot take 2-3 hours? I do not rush, it can take time to get sibling shoots and to then settle a baby into a deep sleep. Along with blankets changes, feeds and nappy changes time soon whizzes by!
How much does the session cost? The newborn session packages start from £275 ,
What training have you had? I have trained with one of the UK’s leading newborn photographers and have been approved by the British Association of Newborn Photographers. I am also fully insured.
My baby is 3 weeks old am I too late to have a newborn session? No not at all, ideally we photograph newborns in the first 14 days because they are still very sleepy and curled up from being in the womb. However, I book newborn shoots up to 4 weeks old. If the baby was premature than the baby can be older, we aim for under 4 weeks as babies are usually still sleepy but also they do change quickly.
Do i need to bring anything like hats etc ? Not really, unless you have anything special to have photographed with your baby. I have hats, headbands here at my studio in Sprowston Norwich. , I will also send you an info pack when you book which covers what you need to bring.
Are siblings allowed to the shoot? YES! I love capturing families and the love between siblings. I do ask that if possible one parent can take the older siblings out to the park so they do not disturb the sleeping baby. There is no extra cost, although the majority of the session is dedicated to the newborn baby.
How long do I have to wait to view my gallery / images ? Usually, your gallery link will be sent within a week but no more than 2 weeks. Please see my full price-list .
for more information or to book a newborn shoot email me at info@jesswilkinsphotography.co.uk or you can use my contact form.
British Association of Newborn Photographers
British Association of Newborn Photographers
I am pleased to announce I have been accepted by the British Association of Newborn Photographers. When I launched my photography business after having Lucas I knew I wanted to capture newborns, I’d taken many photos of him and love looking back and seeing how much he had changed.
I started off with simple, basic images but admired some of the leading newborn photographers. I researched into this area and booked some training where I was shown some poses and how to handle babies safely.
I have since had further training, to me, it’s extremely important to invest in training to push yourself forward and develop, but most of all, to be confident and know how to pose babies correctly and safely.
Many of the newborn photos you see online are composites, a merge of 2 or more images into one. What you don’t often see is there is a spotter (mum or dad) nearby in case the baby stirs and to ensure the baby is happy and safe.
Below is an example of a composite. Sometimes the baby’s head,in this case, my Lila needed a bit of support, looking at the final image you wouldn’t necessarily know what steps the photographer (me) took to ensure the babies safety.
When looking for a newborn photographer it is important to look that they have had training. There are some poses I will not attempt such as the frog pose . I haven’t had the training to undertake this, and therefore under no circumstances would I attempt it . It also does not fit my style, and again when looking for a Newborn Photographer check out their galleries and see if they produce the images you want on your wall.
To find a photographer in your area who is approved by the British Association of Newborn Photographers check out their website and look out for their logo too.
I now only have one slot left for a Newborn photo session in July when i'm back at work. Once you have had your 12 week scan please get in touch if you wish to book a Newborn shoot my price-list can be viewed here.
I still have a few spaces left for the Baby and Child Portrait Mini Sessions taking place on the 6th July , these are not suitable for newborns but for babies 4 months old plus, they great for toddlers and sibling shoots too!
Jess xx
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