I don’t think I’ll ever tire of at-home newborn sessions (or any newborn sessions, let’s be real), but there is something so special about photographing a newborn baby in their new home. Newborn sessions are done between 5 - 14 days old, which, understandably, can be a challenge for parents to get done. Some parents are eager to get out and about and have a studio session with props and outfits, others are keen to stay in the comfort of their homes.

This newborn session features sweet Bobby Jude, she’s a dainty little bundle and did so well in the shoot. We lucked out and were able to get a nice mix of awake photos (see the first image and try not to smile), as well as some precious sleepy newborn photos with her parents. Her parents lovingly put together a stunning nursery for her, and it was so fun to feature it in the shoot. If you’re putting the effort into making a beautiful nursery space for your little one, an at-home newborn session is a perfect way to remember it and your tiny little babe forever.

At-home newborn sessions are so special and real. The newborn days are so fleeting, I totally understand when my clients want me to come to them to document these special first memories in your safe place. At-home newborn sessions require no packing up the family and no props, which is ideal when you have older children at home.

Preparing for your newborn session at home is pretty simple, but here are some tips:

Ask someone (partner, parents, older children) to help with a quick tidy. By no means do you need to hire cleaners, but a tidy space that’s aesthetically pleasing helps the focus stay on you and your family in the images.
Try to keep your baby awake for a decent stretch of time prior to the shoot so they’re ready to have an hour or so stretch of sleep during the session. With that being said, if they’re having an alert day, fear not! This is all about you and baby and if that’s how they are that day, perfect, let’s document it.
Wear something comfortable that you feel good in. You don’t need to completely colour coordinate, but complementary neutral colours and subtle patterns are ideal.

Check out this at home newborn session from this summer if you need some inspiration or just some sweetness in your day.