Baby Photography Tips, Newborn Advice & Photoshoot Inspiration
Welcoming a new baby is an incredible experience, and capturing those early moments is something many parents treasure forever. On the Authentic Baby Photography blog, you’ll find helpful advice, inspiration, and practical tips for maternity, newborn, and baby photography. From when to book your newborn photoshoot to what to wear for family photos, each article is designed to help parents feel relaxed and confident about documenting this special stage of life.
Written by a Wokingham newborn and baby photographer, the blog shares real photoshoot insights, preparation tips, and ideas to help you create beautiful, natural photographs of your baby and family. Whether you're planning a professional session or simply looking for inspiration, explore the posts below for guidance and baby photography ideas
How natural baby photography will be trending this year
My prediction for 2025? That natural baby photography will become the go-to photography style for new parents wanting to capture their baby in a more simple, natural way.
How to get the baby photos you want
Here I share how I get some of the most requested shots during my bump and baby photoshoots for you. Want a photo of your toddler with your newborn? No problem! Looking to include your partner in your pregnancy photoshoot? Absolutely. Click to find out how we’ll do it.
Natural Newborn Photoshoot in Wokingham
New Mums now have a choice when it comes to newborn photoshoots, which can only be a good thing right? I’m obviously a huge fan of natural newborn photography but is there still a place for more traditional posed newborn photoshoots?
Baby photography with siblings - my top tips
Are you a parent looking for tips on how to include a toddler in your newborn photoshoot? Are you a photographer worried about how to photograph two potentially tricky age groups? Worry no more Mama/tog pal - I’ve got your back! Find out how I manage to capture siblings and create beautiful images for their adoring parents (without any tears).
Newborn photography with Mum (get in the photo Mama!)
Including Mum in newborn photos is a huge passion of mine. Your children will want to see you in their baby photos when they look back on years to come, so please do it for them!
Newborn Baby Photoshoot (Baby Emilia)
If you’re planning on having photographs taken of your newborn with your toddler then have a quick read of this. We've all been there - keeping our fingers crossed that the toddler will behave and smile for the camera at the right time. I'm here to tell you why it's ok if they don't!
Newborn Photography in Berkshire (Baby Teddy)
A quick look at a recent newborn photoshoot with baby Teddy. I’m sharing some of my favourite images from his gallery as well as answering some frequently asked questions.
Newborn Photoshoot at Home
Looking for a newborn photoshoot but wondering if you can have it done at home? Absolutely! Click here to find out more.
Baby Jennox // Baby Photographer Shinfield
I went to photograph baby Jennox at home in Shinfield and was rewarded with some super-cute smiles. Take a look at some of my favourite images from their newborn session here.
Reading Newborn Photographer // Baby Photoshoot at Home
When you get asked to visit a clients home to photograph their new baby and they are this cute, it just has to be shared! Possibly one of the easiest babies to photograph, Nala-Rae certainly wasn't phased by the camera. Here are some of my favourite images from her Newborn photography session that took place at their home in Reading.
Studio Style Newborn Photographs at Home // Wokingham Baby Photographer
This gorgeous little bundle was a pleasure to photograph, and made my job super-easy. Mum had requested studio-style newborn photos, to be taken in the comfort of her own home in Reading, which is exactly what she got! Best of both worlds hey?
Newborn Photoshoot At Home - Basingstoke, Hampshire
Here I share some of my favourite images from Baby William’s relaxed newborn photoshoot, taken in the comfort of his own home in Basingstoke.
Things are changing...I'm coming to you!
It’s time for a change so I’m saying goodbye to the studio and hello to relaxed, authentic home-based lifestyle baby and family photography sessions.
Jasper's Baby Portrait Session // Wokingham Baby Photographer
Little Jasper’s moment in the limelight. Here I share some of my favourite images from his newborn portrait session that took place at my Eversley studio.
Charlie's Newborn Portrait Session // Wokingham Baby Photographer
Some of my favourite images from Charlie's Newborn Portrait Session when he came to see me in the studio in Wokingham.
Paige's Perfect Portrait Session // Reading Baby Photographer
Mummy Blaire brought baby Paige along to the studio for her newborn photoshoot, and was over the moon with her gallery. See why here…
Jaxon's Newborn Portrait Session // Baby Photographer Reading
Here I share some of my favourite images from Jaxon's recent newborn photography session. He was such a cute baby, full of fabulous facial expressions and a delight to photograph.
Baby Hollie's Newborn Photography Session // Reading Baby Photographer
Some of my favourite images from baby Hollie's newborn portrait session, taken at my studio in Eversley, Hampshire. Simple, clean, honest images of their beautiful baby girl to treasure forever.
Baby Leo's Newborn Photoshoot // Wokingham Photographer
Here I share some highlights from baby Leo's newborn photography session, taken at my old Woodley studio at the end of 2017.