NEWBORN & MATERNITY
Newborn and pregnancy photoshoots in London
I’m an experienced maternity, baby and family portrait photographer based in Southwest London. My style is natural, relaxed and timeless, focusing on the love and connection in your family.
I offer pregnancy and newborn photoshoots in various locations across London. I have a studio in Tooting Bec and am also able to offer photoshoots for you and your new arrival in your family home. If you’re looking for a pregnancy photoshoot in an outdoor setting, I can offer sessions in locations across London too.
To enquire about my availability for booking a newborn or pregnancy photoshoot in London, you can call me on 07934788100 or email me directly at photography@shimilimears.com, or alternatively, you can complete the form at the end of this page.
Pricing
To confirm your pregnancy, newborn or baby photoshoot, a £150 session fee is due upfront. This fee secures you preferred session time and date, and also includes one 8×10-inch print in a modern frame.
Collections of the photographs captured during your shoot are available to purchase in addition to the session fee.
Newborn and Baby Photoshoots
I absolutely love the special energy and excitement that comes from a pregnancy and expecting a baby. However, finding the right newborn photographer can be a little confusing. There’s often so many options, you may feel concerned about fitting the session around your little one’s routine, and what about trying to factor in older siblings too? It can all feel very overwhelming!
As a mum of two boys, I know from experience that those first weeks fly past in a blur.
I want to make it really easy for you to plan your newborn’s first photoshoot and be ready on the day, without a hitch.
Nothing needs to be different from your newborn’s normal routine during your photography session, I can make the photoshoot fit around you and the baby.
Planning the day in advance, ideally 1-2 months ahead of the time, is the best way to ensure that it all goes smoothly.
When to book your newborn photography session
Newborn sessions ideally take place in the first 2 weeks after birth, when babies are more likely to sleep through the session. However, timings can be flexible. As soon as you know when you’d like to book a newborn photoshoot with me, please do get in touch.
After the initial enquiry, we will pencil in a date and time for your session. Price lists for image collections are available at any point, upon request.
What to expect when booking your newborn photography shoot
Prior to the photoshoot, we will schedule a phone call to discuss everything. This includes your preferences, who you want to be in the photographs and what is your vision for the photoshoot. It’s also an opportunity to discuss how you would like to display the portraits we will be creating – on your walls, in the nursery, gifted to family members? These are just some ideas, you might have more, I would love to hear all about them.
On the day, I will guide you and take care of all the details like placing the baby, gently moving them into poses, and getting the lighting just right.
To make the preparation seamless ahead of the shoot, I will send you my “Newborn Love” notes which contain lots of tips on how to get you and the baby ready on the day.
To enquire about my availability, you can call me on 07934788100 or email me directly at photography@shimilimears.com. Alternatively, you can complete the form at the end of this page.
A nice homely touch
“Really enjoyed the experience. Photoshoot had a nice homely touch. Pictures were professional. Family photos excellent. Reasonably priced to buy also. Highly recommend.”
Pregnancy and Maternity Photoshoots
I love working with pregnant mums, to capture the emotions, excitement and dreams that are part of this amazing journey.
I offer pregnancy photoshoots with or without a newborn photography session booking included.
Pregnancy shoots in the studio can be up to 2 hours with several styles and outfits or, alternatively, sessions can also take place outdoors between May and October.
Pregnancy photoshoot with newborn booking
For maternity shoots booked alongside newborn bookings, I offer a complimentary session in the studio and 4 complimentary images. Additional images are available for purchase, should you wish to.
When to book your pregnancy shoot?
Pregnancy photoshoots can be booked one month prior to your due date.
Additional photo collections
Once you have had your photography session, I will make the images captured on the day available in a gallery for you to view and select your favourites from.
Should you wish to create a beautiful collection of family photos that you can cherish forever, I offer a range of collections and products.
The prices of the collections are in addition to the session fee and range from £350 to £700. Options include digital images, matted prints, and album options.
Wall art products are also available from £240.
A full price list is available ahead of your photoshoot. Request it now and it can be delivered directly to your inbox.
Typically, I find clients choose to invest between £500 – £1200 for their photoshoot, images, and products.
Why work with me
After a successful career in communications and marketing, I retrained professionally as a portrait and product photographer and love working with families to capture beautiful moments together.
I am specifically trained in studio photography, children and outdoors photography, and newborn photography.
Placed him gently
“Laura was clearly experienced in handling babies and managed to calm my baby down and placed him gently into various appropriate poses. The studio was warm, homely and welcoming. I’d be recommending the grandparents here for a shoot later as a gift.”
Ready to make an enquiry?
If you’re ready to book a London photoshoot, great! Please do fill in the form below with all the details of your enquiry.
If you’re not ready yet, please scroll down for more information and some commonly asked questions from previous customers.
Portfolio Newborns
Portfolio Maternity
very kind
We are very happy with the resulting photographs. Laura kindly came along to our home for the gallery viewing to save us the trip with our little one, which was very kind.
Frequently asked question
When to book?
Maternity photography in London
A maternity photoshoot can be booked one month prior to the due date. As a maternity and newborn photographer in London, I offer maternity shoots in my home studio or outdoors depending on the weather. A partner is more than welcome to attend the session and join in the fun.
After the session I make the images available in a gallery for you to view and select your favourites.
Newborn photography in London
As soon as you know you’d like to book a newborn photoshoot with me please do get in touch. Sessions ideally take place in the first 2 weeks after birth when babies are still sleepy and can sleep through the session! However timings can be flexible.
After the initial enquiry we pencil in a date and time. I make the price list available from the beginning upon request.
Baby photography in London
These sessions are for babies older than one month and can take place in my home studio, in your home, or outdoors weather permitting.
how to book
To reserve a booking the £100 session fee, is due upfront and can be paid by bank transfer. I will make my bank details available. The price of the collections is in addition.
Before the shoot
Once the booking for your maternity and newborn photoshoot is confirmed, I will send a confirmation email and we will schedule a time to speak on the phone or on zoom/skype so we can plan every detail of your fantastic experience. I will also send you a Style Guide that includes notes on how to get baby ready for the session.
What happens on the day?
Newborn photography
For a newborn photoshoot in your home, I will arrive at our agreed time and I will bring with me some items I use to make babies comfortable when sleeping, a small cushion, wraps (babies love to be wrapped), some syper cute baby clothing items and other peices of equipment, such as lighting etc. Ideally it is good to give baby a feed, 20 minutes before I arrive so you have time to feed and wind them adn we can make a start, soon after my arrival.
For a newborn photoshoot in my home studio, after you arrive, I recommend you feed the baby so that the baby settles into sleep. I will then take the baby ready for the photos, with a number of set-ups and if you wish at the end I will take family photos.
Baby photography
I will have a number of set-ups ready for the shoot.
I will take a number of shoot of the baby and with the parents, with variety.
What happens after the shoot?
Afer the photoshoot, I edit the images for the final preview and we will book a date together for the viewing of the photos.
Usually images are made available after the shoot within a couple of weeks.
In the press
To document a moment in history and to bring joy to families in my local area, I took Doorstep Photographs during the month of May as a fundraiser for St George’s Hospital.
The project has been a great blessing during the lockdown and it has been amazing meeting so many local families and capturing unique memories for them.
The project was captured in an article by the South West Londoner together with another local photographer taking photographs of families in South West London staying at home.
South West Londoner article.
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