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Why a mini-session?

Baby in the studio

Why a mini-session? Why a mini-session? Well… perhaps you have been looking at newborn photos and can’t wait until it is your turn to visit a studio and experience your very own session. We know many new parents don’t want a full 3-hour newborn session and want the flexibility of attending their newborn session when […]

What I love best about being a newborn photographer

mum and dad having photographs taken on new baby

Being a Newborn Photographer and the best parts of the job Being a newborn photographer is a wonderful and rewarding job. There are so many highlights that I could talk about but to keep things simple, here are my top 5. #1: Newborn Cuddles Let’s get this one out there straight away. There is nothing […]

The best way to choose a newborn photographer

How to choose a newborn photographer

Feeling overwhelmed and not sure about the best way to choose a newborn photographer? It is an important decision and many factors may influence your choice: cost, distance, style and reputation. When you first start looking for a photographer, you may be surprised at the cost of hiring a photographer. At this stage, it is […]

Tips to Instantly Calm a Tantrum

child screaming at the camera

5 tips to calm a tantrum…  Have you ever been with an overwhelmed toddler feeling just as stressed? Here are 5 tips to calm a tantrum. With 26 years as a nursery teacher, I’ve faced daily tantrums (from the children, not myself) These tips have been effective for me. #1 Remain calm Often, Tantrums may […]

You will love these Nursery Decor Trends (Top 3)

Pregnant woman standing in decorated nursery

The 2024 nursery decor trends are delightful. Although neutrals are still popular and will remain, some of the new styles are stunning. Ultimately, a nursery has to feel right for you and it is a space where you will spend a lot of time so take the time to make it something special. 2024 Nursery […]

Self-care for new mums

coffee and a book on a bed

Self-care for new mums is easy to forget about. You are so busy getting to grips with your new tiny human, that you can easily fail to prioritize yourself. 5 self-care tips for new mums #1 – Don’t forget to eat It can be hard to think about cooking and preparing meals when you are […]

Baby Photoshoot for a ‘not quite newborn’

3 month old baby boy smiling on brown material

Can I still have a baby shoot with my 4-week-old? Can you still have a baby photoshoot, even if your baby is no longer a newborn? Sometimes there are reasons that you are just not able to get to a photography studio to get photos of your baby as a newborn. Many photographers will have […]

Preparing for Baby

10 ways to prepare for baby a picture of a changing table in a newly decorated nursery room

How to prepare for your baby If you are on your countdown? Are you wondering if there is anything you have forgotten to do before you welcome your newest family member? We have prepared this guide to help you and it includes a useful checklist at the end. We hope that everything goes well and […]

How to get children smiling in photographs

Picture of a9 year old girl in a park smiling

Say cheese… then a grimace… So How to get children smiling in photographs? We have all been there. The moment is perfect, so you decide to take a photo of your little one, you raise your camera and… that fake grimace smile! Where did that smile go? Why do they do that? You know how […]

Hygge Newborn Studio

Newborn studio with two cups of coffee on the table and a cosy sofa.

At Newborn Love, we have created a Hygge newborn studio. You may or may not have heard of this term so what does it mean? What is Hygge? Hygge is a Danish word that labels a feeling or moment that brings cosiness and warmth. It is about being in and enjoying a moment. There are […]