Newborn Photography - Safety First

It's such a privilege to photograph those precious early days of a new life - it takes patience and I absolutely love it. 

shhhh baby sleeping

As a newborn photographer safety always comes first. My training day with Vicky Woods (Pennycress Photography), a respected trainer and very talented and experienced newborn photographer, was fantastic. With baby's safety at the forefront of everything we did, we looked at safety when using props and posing little ones, keeping a hygienic studio, props and environment. It's so important to make sure baby is comfortable by recognising signs, using soothing techniques, swaddling, checking circulation and body temperature (our studio is heated for baby's comfort which means it's very warm for us adults). I'd never put the baby at risk for the sake of a photo. 

Modelling is exhausting

I'm a member of Kelly Brown Newborn Posing - They support photographers in many areas of their business including sharing best practice in terms of working safely with newborns and babies. It's great being part of really supportive community of newborn photographers. With ongoing training support through KB Newborn Posing I make sure I'm fully up to date with safety training and putting Baby and Mum first.

Pretty in Pink

Whether choosing us or another photographer it's worth doing your research to check the training and experience that your photographer has. Having a budget may also be a consideration but check if budget photographers have done their training. Are they taking into consideration your baby's safety at such a low cost of shoot? Photographers who charge more for their photoshoots do so for reasons such as their experience, training, cost of their equipment, insurance etc. So please, take a number of factors into consideration when choosing your newborn photographer, and if you have any queries about how they may work or their environment then give them a call and make an informed decision. 

Have a look at our newborn packages , or if you'd like to ask me any questions or book a session then get in touch by email or give me a call 07712 895720

Kate x