FAQ's

Frequently asked questions about newborn and baby photography photo sessions with Just Baby Photography.

What does the session fee include, and how long will the shoot last?

Your baby photo session will last as long as I feel it needs to. That can be anything between half an hour up to an hour, depending on how it is going. The fee covers my time and expertise, time spent selecting the images to show you and my time in making them look even more fantastic. All in all, this could equate to four or five hours.

What if my baby isn't in a routine and needs a nap or a feed at the time of the shoot?

No problem. I can take gorgeous shots of the baby asleep, and will just sit down and wait whilst he or she is being fed. I allow plenty of time for each photo session, so won't be clock watching. If your baby is asleep when you arrive please don't wake him or her.

Can myself and my partner be included in some photos too?

Yes of course. It's really important to have a record of you all at this time. Take a look at my portfolio to get an idea of my style of photography. I won't be asking you to be smiling at the camera all the time, so don't be worried about feeling self conscious.

What clothes should be worn?

The photo's look lovely if Mum, Dad & any siblings are all wearing white tops. Many of the photographs will look stunning in Black & White, and by minimalising the clothing this creates a style that will bring a sense of continuity to all the images in the collection.

What happens if my baby or one of the children is unwell?

You'll spend the day at home cuddling them! We'll rearrange the shoot. The last thing you want is a memory of how unwell they felt, and I don't want to make my job difficult! Spots, scratches and other blemishes however can be vanished away as required using the latest digital technology. It's not only the top models that get the benefit of 'airbrushing'!

Can we have a choice of Black & White as well as colour?

Of course. I shoot everything in colour on the best digital cameras. These camera files are optimised to produce fantastic black & white images too.

How do we select the photographs we want?

That's another fun bit. You'll come back to the studio, and the photographs will be projected onto a screen so that you can see them clearly. You will probably love them all so please allow an hour or so for the viewing. I do prefer that partners attend together as it's impossible for one of you to make the decisions on your own. I also recommend that you don't bring children as you'll find it hard to concentrate. Once you've chosen your favourite images we can then decide how you would like them presented.

What if other family members want to buy some photographs?

They're very welcome to come with you to the viewing as I can accommodate up to four people at a time in my viewing room. It will take much longer though as everyone has their own opinions and their own requirements. The better alternative is to arrange a separate viewing for them.

We are not very good at making instant decisions - can we have time think about what we want?

Selecting your favourite images will be easy. Choosing frames and ways of displaying them often take some thinking about. Before coming to the viewing it's best to have in mind the wall space you have available at home. Also consider other locations you spend time in, such as your office or holiday home. You might prefer a collection of images in an album rather than wall frames, perhaps both. My product range is totally bespoke so there's a huge choice. I'm really good at helping you reach your decision, and won't subject you to a 'hard sell'. That's a promise.

If I really can't finalise my order at the viewing, will the price go up if I do it a few weeks later?

No. I don't use those sales ploys to pressure you into a decision. Remember - I don't want you to feel negative about anything here.

Can we keep a set of proofs?

Sorry, but there aren't any. I hate throwing stuff away, so don't make prints of any images until they are ordered.

How much can I expect to spend on photographs?

There is no normal amount as each family is different, however, as a guide expect to want to spend from £100 upwards.

But I could go into one of the bigger studios in the area and get a framed photo and shoot for £25 - why are you so much more expensive?

There's no such thing as a free lunch. And I'm actually not more expensive - I just tell you upfront what my prices are, rather than giving you the hard sell afterwards. My prices reflect the quality of my photography, the care and attention to detail in my products and the services I offer you. I want you to come back time and time again as your family grows. You won't do that if you feel that I'm not great value for money. Plus I don't want to keep advertising for new clients or grabbing them out of supermarkets - that's not my style. When you receive your photographs I want you to tell all your friends how wonderful I am!

What should I bring?
Below are some suggestions on what helps a photo session to flow smoothly based on my experience of photographing lots of babies. I find it helps if the parents know what to expect. Every family is unique so use these suggestions as a guideline.

Clothing for baby - by all means bring a spare outfit. The plainer the better. Your photos will look lovely if your baby is wearing white or pale colours, and I also suggest you wear white tops if you have them. Many of the photographs will look stunning in black & white, and by minimalising the clothing this creates a style that will bring a sense of continuity to all the images especially if they are to go into an album. Do try to avoid clothing with logos, numbers or writing on, as this can be distracting in the photographs. Cute hats and sunglasses make for fun photographs.

Clothing for you - for young babies I may ask you to hold or support them during the shoot. This is the best way I have found of keeping baby nice and relaxed, so wear a plain white top as you may find in some shots you are my backdrop. Also your hands may feature in some shots - so girls if you need an excuse for a manicure this would be it!

Feeds - please bring one with you even if one is not due. Having your photograph taken is thirsty work when you are just a few months old! I allow plenty of time for your session, so if a feed is needed, or a nappy change for that matter (and I have a changer, spare nappies & nappy sacks) we have plenty of time.