Newborn Photography
MASTERCRAFTSMAN OF PHOTOGRAPHY & AWARD WINNING NEWBORN,
BABY, CHILD, FINE ART, MATERNITY & FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
Welcome to Newborn Photography by Deborah Longmore Photography
RUNNER UP NEWBORN AND BABY PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2020
The most precious time in your family’s life, preserved in a natural, strikingly beautiful collection of images that you and your family will treasure forever.
£100 booking fee secures your booking
Firstly, congratulations on your pregnancy! If you are looking for a newborn photography session by a highly trained professional newborn photographer to the right place!
Capturing the earliest moments of their precious life is the first steps to creating life long, timeless memories to cherish. Your baby changes every day so it’s easy for these days to pass by so quickly! Booking a newborn baby photographer ensures these moments aren’t missed.
Newborn Safety Guide
When looking for your newborn photographer it can get a little overwhelming. Please feel free to look at my newborn safety guide for a few tips. Hopefully it will help you know what to look for when choosing the photographer for you.
Unfortuntely, newborn photography is not a regulated industry. It is so important for parents to understand what to look for when looking for a professional baby photographer.
You really can’t be too careful when looking for someone to take photos of your precious baby. Always look for someone who has undertaken specialist training in how to handle newborns safely. During a newborn session, I will always handle babies with the utmost care. I am highly trained in how to pose newborns safely and competently and I also now train other photographers.
Is your baby over 14 days? Are you being told they cannot be posed as a newborn? Newborn Sessions available to 10 weeks old!
Book your Newborn or older baby photoshoot with a Mastercraftsman qualified trained and insured newborn portrait specialist today.
I will capture your baby’s early weeks whatever stage that may be at with amazing results!
Why book Deborah Longmore for your Newborn Photography?
Not only am I a mum myself to two beautiful children, I am also one of the few photographers in the UK that hold the Craftsman status with the Guild of Photographers in Newborn and Baby Photography and Master Craftsman in Professinal Photography.
I have been awarded the title of Top 10 International Newborn and Baby Photographer since 2016 and so proud to also say I was also awarded:
Runner Up Newborn and Baby Photographer of the Year 2020.
About the Newborn Photography Session
My newborn photograhy sessions are aimed to be very relaxed and calm.
All sessions go a little different and that is because every baby is different. Newborn photograhy sessions can vary in time. This depends on the props and poses you like as some props/poses do take longer. I usually find newborn sessions take between 1 and 3 hours. This will allow for lots of time for baby to have cuddles and feeds.
All sets and colours are used as requested by you on your pre-session question and are styled to match your taste or home decor. All of my newborn photograhy sessions included parent and sibling shots at no additional charge.
Including Traditional or Heritage Items
If you would like a more styled newborn photography session with a particular theme in mind, whether that being using some traditional outfits or colours, please let me know.
What can you expect from a Newborn Photography Session?
You will recieve a full newborn session and gallery, no matter what package you choose (Bronze, Silver or Gold)
We will start the session with some props. There will be on average 3-5 prop sets (depending on baby on the day). We will then move on to beanbag poses and then family/sibling images, if you want them!
Below are some collages of some sets/poses. These are just a selection from the galleries and are not the full galleries themselves.
Newborn Photography Session Guides
For any more information on how to prepare for your newborn sessions, please click the session guide cover above
How to Book A Newborn Session
A booking fee of £100 secures your date in my diary.
When booking a newborn photography session, there are 2 options. Please ensure your select the correct option for you
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Booking A Due Date
For booking due dates (booking whilst pregnant), please select the “due date only” option and the time as 8am. This is not the date of your session. Your due date will be used to reserve a date in my diary each week until little one arrives. This option will show for all dates regardless of availability.
2
Booking A Fixed Session Date
For booking a fixed session date in advance, particularly if baby has already arrived or if you are having a planned C-Section, please select “fixed session date – baby already here” option and select 10am. This option will show the available dates where a newborn session can be held around other bookings.
Newborn Photography Frequently Asked Questions:
Where will the session be held?
I have a beautiful fully equipped studio in the heart of Tamworth Town Centre which has everything needed for your newborn photography session, including coffee and biscuits! So sit back and relax watch me gently capture some beautiful photos of your baby.
When do I need to book a newborn photography session?
The best time to book your newborn session is before baby arrives, anytime between 12 and 20 week scan. Once you are booked in, your due date will be penciled into my diary. I will reserve a floating date each week around your due date till baby arrives. When baby is here, please then contract me to let me know of the little ones arrival and a mutually convenient date will then be arranged.
It is due to a babies arrival being unpredictable that I limit how many newborns I book per month. By taking a limited number of due dates, I know that I can always accommodate your session should baby be early or late.
If you specifically require a weekend session, please let me know upon booking whilst pregnant as weekends do get booked months in advance.
Why should I book a newborn photography session during pregnancy?
The best time to book in for your newborn photography session is during pregnancy to guarantee your session time. Whilst sometimes I do have last minute availability, this is never a guarantee.
Sessions tend to be held between your baby being 5-15 days old, however, these dates are flexible. I can offer newborn sessions up to 10 weeks, maybe older if I am unable to accomodate the intial 5-15 days!
What if my baby has already been born?
Please contact me as I may have last minute availability.
If baby is already over 15 days old dont worry! I have photographed many older babies and this is usually not a problem at all.
Sometimes mums prefer to wait until they feel they are more settled in with a new baby before getting photographs taken. I have taken beautiful photographs of babies in a newborn style up to 10 weeks old, sometimes older, so dont feel you have missed out!!!!
How long does a newborn photography session last?
Sessions usually can last anywhere between 2-3 hours. I allow time for baby to feed, become settled and fall into that deep sleep that is needed for some poses. To enable babies to reach this point I may start your session wrapped. If baby is asleep at the start of the session, once they have been undressed etc, then wraps are not used as often. Every baby is different, and I will go with the flow and needs of the baby.
I only shoot one full newborn photography session a day to ensure that, should additional time be required, I am able to do so. Unfortunately, I will not shoot over 3 hours as, in my opinion, anything longer is expecting too much of such a little person!
Newborn sessions are ever rushed and we can only go with what baby is happy with.
How do I prepare for my newborn photography session?
On the day of your session, please avoid any tight fitting clothing as these will leave markings on your baby’s skin.
Please dress your baby in easily removable baby grows. Your baby wearing no vest is preferred. Anything being removed over a babies head can often wake or unsettle them.
Additional supplies (such as milk, nappies) will be needed, as we may need them.
A newborn photography session guide will be sent out to you upon booking. This will enable you to have all the information ready and avaialble for you to plan your day.
What poses and props should I expect from a newborn photography session?
A variety of cushions and support pillows will be used. These ensure that babies are always supported in no matter what position or prop.
I attempt to create something different each session, whilst maintaining my style. However, if there is a particular image of mine you do want recreating, please let me know.
I have a cute collection of outfits, wraps, hats and bears in a range of colours that I use.
When it comes to beanbag poses, I prefer to shoot babies at their most pure and innocent. If baby is wearing an outfit, I will do one pose on the beanbag in the outfit. After this, baby will be undressed for the remainder of the beanbag set. I do incorporate hats, headbands and wrap and my popular bears for baby to cuddle.
How do we tell you want we want?
When you book your session, you will receive a session questionnaire. You can add any requirements to this, such as any particular colours you would like me to use along with any props that you have seen on my website or social media. This information will enable me to create something for you.
You can either go with multiple colours to suit your home or choose just one colour throughout the session.
Are parent and sibling images taken at a newborn photography session?
Yes! Family images can be as posed or as relaxed as you wish. These are your images of your family!
Parents that may feel a bit sleep deprived and not at there best, a very simple silhouette family image is ideal! Please never feel forced to have parent images but it would be a shame to miss out on the memories.
Some mums like to use my gowns in the session. If you wish to do this, please let me know before arrival so I can ensure the dress is ready.
What if my baby does not settle?
I will always do my best to get your baby to be as relaxed as possible and into that deep sleep.
Very rarely, some babies just do not sleep. If this is the case, we will take some beautiful awake images of your baby. If in the very rare circumstances is completely unsettled, then it would be entirely possible to reschedule for a date in the near future when baby will be more at ease. This has not happened yet – touch wood!
Is a studio photography session better than a photographer coming to my home?
After many years of a being a mobile newborn photographer, I have found that being in a studio environment is the perfect situation. Everything is on hand to ensure your baby will be safe and comfortable. All props are available and interchangeable should baby not settle in a particular prop or we feel the colours do not suit baby.
Many returning clients from my “mobile days” have enjoyed the experience of the studio visit far more than having their home disrupted with with lots of props and equipment which can take over an entire room.
Being in a studio environment also means I will have sets ready for your arrival based on your quetionnaire. This way all the focus is on baby (always a cuddle first).
Can I choose my own colour scheme at my newborn photography session?
Yes! I have a large variety of outfits, beanbag fabrics, furs etc. You can either chose multiple colours for your session or go for one colour to make a more cohesive gallery.
SOME COLOUR SCHEME OPTIONS CAN BE SEEN ON CLICKING ON THIS TITLE
What does a full newborn photography session gallery look like?
This is a common question. Many clients like to see what can be acheived at a session. For this reason, I have a few examples of galleries where client have given me permission to share images. These are not full galleries but show one image from each set/pose etc
What if I only want a natural or unposed newborn photography session?
Absolutely no problem!
Clients who have booked in previously for these sessions have requested a very simple colour theme but you can choose to have another colour if you wish. I do think a nice white colour though does give these images a more natural feel.
If you would like a more natural unposed newborn session, then please let me know.
Can we do a session that is more focused on my family and not the baby?
Of course! I have had some clients want to focus on their growing family as opposed to the new addition, particularly if older siblings have not had a newborn photoshoot of their own. This is quite common.
Please let me know on booking what you would like your main focus to be.
Will my images be kept private?
Images are never used in any way without your PRIOR permission from you. Upon booking, you will receive a questionnaire that will ask for your consent. Around 80-90% of my clients ask me not to share images on social media/website.
"I love you to the moon and back"
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Little beauty 😍
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Just popping a picture on of my son as its very rare he let's me take photos of him now given that he is much taller than me and a grumpy teenager 😂 (it also completes my instagram line keeping my instagram very organised lol)
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Can't believe how quickly these have sold. Unfortunately I cannot add any further dates 🥰
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Pregnancy is a truly magical, exciting and beautiful time!! Don't forget to capture this journey as it really is treasured memory for years to come
To book you can visit my website which has details of all the packages available as well as access to my online booking system where you can select your own session date and time. The link is: https://www.deborahlongmorephotography.com/photography-portfolios/maternity-photography/
Why book me?
* Fully trained and insured
*Craftsman in Newborn and Baby Portraiture
* Master Craftsman in Professional Photography
* Runner Up Newborn and Baby Photographer of the Year 2020
* Portrait Photographer of the Year 2020
* All-Round Photographer of the Year 2020
* Top 10 International Photographer since 2016 to date
Which I hope gives you the confidence that not only will your photos look beautiful they will be crafted to a high standard.
Further information and prices can be found here: www.deborahlongmorephotography.com to ensure you find the right photographer for you!
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Book a Newborn Photography Session and capture those tiny little details that change so fast in those early weeks
To book you can visit my website which has details of all the packages available as well as access to my online booking system where you can select your due date or a session date if baby has already been born. The link is: https://www.deborahlongmorephotography.com/photography-portfolios/newborn-photography/
Unsure where to go for your newborn session? Then feel confident that your precious little baby will be looked after and cared for by an experienced, fully trained and insured Newborn Photographer.
Not only create beautiful memories of such a special time but pieces of art to display in your home that will last a lifetime.
What is included in the session?
Posed props
Posed newborn images on a fabric backdrop/beanbag
Family and Sibling images
Full choice of colours
Full edited gallery for you to make your image selection from
Why book me?
* Fully trained and insured in Newborn posing and safety
* Craftsman in Newborn and Baby Portraiture
* Master Craftsman in Professional Photography
* Runner Up Newborn and Baby Photographer of the Year 2020
* Portrait Photographer of the Year 2020
* All-Round Photographer of the Year 2020
* Top 10 International Newborn and Baby Photographer since 2016 to date
Which I hope gives you the confidence that not only will your photos look beautiful they will be crafted to a high standard.
Further information and prices can be found here: www.deborahlongmorephotography.com to ensure you find the right photographer for you!
#newbornphotography #newbornphotographer #babyphotography #tamworthphotographer #birminghamnewbornphotographer
Limited spaces left. Secure your space for £40
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Thank you to my own kids for giving my 10 mins of their time yesterday (complete with full on bribes of payment) to come along and test shoot my Christmas backdrops. I wanna get a big chair in here for families to gather round 🥰
Still more props to get but I love it already. Love a cozy Christmas 🎄
Limited spaces left already 😱
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Right, that's me knocking off to enjoy my weekend with my own babies. Enjoy your weekend everyone 😘
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So much fun creating these new floral frame images 💙💐
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You all know I love including nature in images 😍 any excuse lol
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During a newborn session, not only do we do gorgeous prop photos, but also the simple blanket images of baby. I'm often asked if baby will be nappyless during these images as parents do love those photos the most. The answer is YES but you will also get each posed covered in a wrap too so you have a choice in your gallery 🥰
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I just love maternity sessions and I really enjoy trying out new kooks. New florals 🥰
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Due to high demand, another date has been added. This will be my final date so once all slots are gone no more can be added unfortunately. Grab yours before they do
I have been so busy I've not even shot the advert yet (especially as its only September lol)
I can't wait for you to all see the sets this year. Pics are for inspiration as other props are being added to bring my ideas to life
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Pregnancy is a truly magical, exciting and beautiful time!! Don't forget to capture this journey as it really is treasured memory for years to come
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“You are the closest I will ever come to magic.”
Whilst pregnancy is never easy. It can be said to be a truly magical experience to bring life into the world.
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Usually, I hate changes to social media 😆. It's so hard to keep up to date with everything you can do. I do, however, appear to have a slightly organised instagram profile which makes me happy 😆😍
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I just love including nature in images 😍 and any excuse to use my favourite colour 😊
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Love sometimes how a last minute unplanned image at the end of the session just works ❣️
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Even with the heatwave, Im getting into the Autumn spirit
Every newborn session always reminds me of how easily you forget how tiny, how beautiful and how precious our babies are and how quickly these times pass ❤️ Its definitely a time to capture and treasure forever
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