Simple newborn sessions

Roberta Thompson • Dec 30, 2021


Over the past 2-3 years I have started to notice a common thread within different areas of my life.
I really crave a more simple life. Be it getting rid of physical 'things' and going out on more adventures or getting rid of long to-do lists and focussing on the 1 or 2 most important things instead. I really am leaning to a more minimalist and freeing life (Ok I am still messy and still own too much, but I am trying)!

Anyway the reason I feel like mentioning all of this is because one other thing I want to be more simplistic and effortless, is my newborn photography.
I am over the days of buying more and more props, baskets, hats in all colours! And never feeling like I have enough. The fact I have no studio anymore is one reason for buying less, but another reason is when I look at my work, the photos which bring me the most joy, are the most natural photos. 
Why does your baby need to be photographed with anything else apart from their own beauty and peace. <3 

I have been thinking a lot lately about the clarity of my sessions and here is what I have come up with.

The aims of my newborn art sessions :
- Mum and Dad are able to spend 2 or so hours relaxing, really taking in all the details of their perfect newborn. 
- Less is more! My aim is my photos just show complete peace! I feel this means toning down the colours and props - Let's focus on the beautiful baby!
-These sessions will just go with babies flow! If they prefer laying on their backs - let's stick with that :)

If you do have any ideas on how you see your newborn session, please do let me know before I arrive, but I did just want to make some points on how I am now concentrating on relaxing, natural photos throughout the baby sessions :)

Please do get in touch if you are wanting some photos. It is best to get in touch as soon as you can when you are pregnant, to make sure I have space to get to you within the first 2 weeks of your babies life. x

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