Motherhood & Newborn. Capture This Time

Maternity, newborn baby and motherhood photography in Kent, London, Surrey and beyond

Let me document this special time, filled with expectation, excitement and love.

Whatever your pregnancy journey - whether it has been the most joyful or one of the most challenging times of your life - this fleeting moment in time deserves to be documented and celebrated.

When your baby is here, freeze those FIRST precious, MAGICAL DAYS IN YOUR HOME WITH YOUR little one AND NEW FAMILy - so in the future, you can be transported back in time to remember all the little details and how tiny they were cradled in your arms.

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What to expect

Maternity and newborn sessions are gentle and lead by you. We’ll work completely at your pace to capture a beautiful range of natural images and little spontaneous moments.

I fully appreciate how self conscious it can be to be in front of the camera. That’s why we’ll have a chat beforehand plan your shoot.

When we meet on the day, we’ll relax you into the session, to make sure you’re comfortable and confident.

I lightly direct - I’ll set you up in a particular location such as snuggled up together. Then can give you as little or many prompts as you need, such as stroking your bump or your babies face, then whispering something in your partners ear to capture that little reaction and or simply closing your eyes to breathe in that moment.

Mother sitting on the bed cradling her baby boy, while breastfeeding him. She is looking down at her baby and smiling
A new born baby lying on a muslin blanket on her mothers lap, her mother is holding her feet. She is wearing some oatmeal coloured bloomers and is staring towards the camera.
A newborn baby lying on a muslin blanket, from the perspective of the top of the baby's head and out of focus in the background ou can see a parent holding the baby's feet.
A light and bright airy children's nursery painted in a creamy white colour, with wooden floorboards. Above the fireplace stylish paper mache animals - a fox, dog and hare on the wall. There is also play gym set up on the floor.
Little girl staring down at her baby brother lying below her on a fluffy white blanket on the bed.
A close up of a mother holding her baby's toes, which are curled around her mothers thumb.
A pregnant women captured at blue hour staring down at her baby bump, cradling at the top and bottom of her stomach. She is dressed in a white dress, with a cardigan draped offer her shoulders. With her long blonde hair cascading over her shoulders,
A sunset maternity session - a pregnant woman backlit by the golden setting sun in the woods.
Baby boy fast asleep on his mother's shoulder facing a window.
A Birds Eye view of a couple looking down at their newborn baby boy, cradled by his dad with his mum holding his head.
Sunset beach maternity session, a woman walking by the shoreline holding some long lilac tulle which is drapped around her body and flowing into the wind.
Pregnant women standing on a beach in a white robe with her baby bump exposed to the elements which she is holding. Her long braids are blowing in the wind and she is closing her eyes taking in the moment.
A mum staring down at her newborn baby who is lying on her bed, staring up at his mum who is having a chat with him.
A mum who is sitting on her bed, with one leg bent and their other over the side of the bed. She is breastfeeding her baby and looking down smiling.
A close up of a women's hands cradling a baby.
A newborn baby lying on his back, with his father cradling his bottom and his older siblings placing their hands on his torso showing the love.
A mother standing facing a tall window to the left of her with a long draping grey curtain. She is dressed in a denim jumpsuit and has long dark hair to her waist, which you can see fully as you can see her back. She is holding her beautiful newborn
A Birds Eye view of newborn twin boys lying on a bed, one dressed in a white body suit and the other in a white suit. They are looking up with their parents out of focus holding their hands.
Newborn baby dressed in white, swaddled in a blanket lying on his side sleeping peacefully.
A new mother wearing a brown satin dress and has long dark hair. She is standing holding her baby's body with one hand and holding his hand with the other, having a little dance. The image of them is reflected in a mirror.
A woman dressed in orange seated on the edge of a bed, breast feeding her baby seated on a bed. She is cradling his feet and head, whilst kissing the top of his head whilst he feeds.
A baby lying on a knitted blanket, with a mother holding her baby's shins. He baby is wearing oatmeal coloured bloomers.
A newborn boy lying on a white duvet, looking towards the camera whilst wearing biscuit coloured bloomers.
A close up of a newborns eye. Only his eye lashes are in pin sharp focus, the rest of the image is out of focus.
A close up of a tiny newborn baby's hand, holding the tip of their mothers index finger.
The bottom of a newborns feet lying on a textured beige blanket. The baby's top fot you can fully see the bottom of their feet, and is resting this foot on their curled lower foot.
A pre-natal woman dressed in a long white dress and fluffy white cardigan is standing on a lawn with autumnal leaves scattered around and with orange and red tree leaves in the background. She is clutching her stomach and her face is tilted upward to
A pre-natal woman with long hair is standing in the sea on a beach during blue hour. She is wearing an open white down, with her bare bump exposed, her front led is bent and her head is tilted towards the sky.
A mother sits breastfeeding her baby, she is side lit and silhouetted by the light coming in from a side window and is staring down at her baby boys face.
A close up of a woman breast feeding her baby, she is looking down as he reaches his hand up towards his mothers face.
A baby is held tightly against his fathers chest as he sleeps.
A view through a doorway of a couple who are kneeling by their bed, gazing down at their baby who is lying on the bed and taking in the moment.
A baby's hand reaching for the ceiling during a home photography session.
A brand new baby boy being lifted by his mother who is having a little chat with him, whilst sitting on their bed.
An expectant mother standing in a field of daisies holding her pregnancy bump. She has blonde hair and is dressed in a long white dress, with a blanket draped over her shoulders. She is staring off towards the horizon.
A close up of a woman's pregnancy bump and she is gently circling a pink peony around her stomach. Out of focus in the background are white daisies.
A family of four sitting on a bed. The children - a newborn baby and a toddler - are sitting on their parents laps, both having a cuddle. The toddler is smiling and looking at his baby brother.
A couple standing on the edge of a bridge which is surrounded by tall grass. Her husband is kissing her forehead and she is smiling
A mum to be lying in a field of tall grass, whilst cradling her baby bump

✷ a pre-photoshoot consultation - to get to know you and personalise your session

✷ a ‘Style and what to prepare guide’ and access to my baby and motherhood wardrobe

✷ a private easy to use viewing gallery with hand-edited images to download, print and enjoy

✷ the opportunity to purchase additional digital images, fine art bespoke albums, prints and wall art.

All sessions include prints and digital images for you to treasure. Packages include:

Packages start from £199

Find my pricing here:

  • Remember this time - with a session which includes:

    ✷ 1-1.5 hour photoshoot at a location of your choice - home or outdoors

    ✷ A solo shoot or accompanied by your partner or any other children

    ✷ 25+ hand edited images available in your own private online gallery

    ✷ Your choice of 15 high-resolution images to download, print and enjoy

    ✷ Three “5x7” beautiful prints of your choice

    £199

  • Document those first tender days and weeks:

    ✷ 1.5-3 hour photoshoot - allowing plenty of time for naps and milk breaks

    ✷ Photographs with any siblings and the whole family

    ✷ A private viewing gallery with 50+ hand edited images

    ✷ Your choice of 20 high-resolution images to download and enjoy

    ✷ Five “5x7” prints of your choice.

    £309

  • Let’s document your baby’s journey from pregnancy to those precious early days earth side, curled up peacefully in your arms.

    Special discount available - get in touch to discuss

I also love capturing special events, whether it’s a birthday party, christening or family get-together.

So, if you are looking for something specific, I’d love to hear from you.

Special discount available when you book maternity and newborn sessions together

  1. Fill in my contact form to get in touch so we can chat further and pencil in a session date.

  2. I’ll then email you a contract, booking form and invoice for the session deposit of £79.

  3. Once you’ve completed those items your session date is confirmed.

  4. I’ll then send over your Style and session guide, we’ll book a pre-session call and we can get planning!

    Got any other questions?

    Take a look at my FAQs Below or get in touch to get my Welcome pack to get all the package details and how I’LL WORK WITH YOU.

How do I book?

Got a maternity session question?

  • I recommend anytime between 28 to 36 weeks. This is when you are in the stage of your pregnancy when you are showing, but not in the later stages of pregnancy where you might be feeling a little uncomfortable.

    But, saying that, it is never too late to capture you, I had to push back my own pregnancy session to nearly 39 weeks and I adore my images.

  • Your session can be just you or with your partner and any little ones.

  • Don’t worry, I felt self-conscious when I was pregnant and just after I had my baby, I was hesitant to have my picture taken as my body had changed so much, but I’m so glad I did.

    Firstly you’ll have access to my small but growing client wardrobe which has some beautiful, comfortable garments for you to wear.

    We’ll also have chatted and got to know each other before your shoot. Then on the day, we’ll chat some more and I’ll ease you into the session - giving you as much direction as you need.

    The feedback I’ve had from my clients is how empowering they’ve found their session was, how it provided an opportunity to spend some quiet, bonding time with their little one.

  • It’s completely up to you! I think it’s lovely if you feel comfortable getting a few bare-bump pictures. Or, if you want to show off a little more skin, I’d love to document this for you.

  • I’d advise getting in touch with me once you’ve had your 20-week scan - as I can get booked up and wouldn’t want to miss the opportunity to capture you.

    However, I do sometimes have late availability so message me and I’ll do all I can to work with you.

Pregnant woman on a beach at sunset cradling her baby bump, with her eyes closed breathing in the moment

Got a newborn session - question?

  • You can choose anytime in the first three months of your baby’s life.

    My favourite times are either between the first 5 to 14 days when they are all curled up and sleepy or 14 to 30 days when they may be a little bigger and more alert, so we can capture a beautiful mix of sleep and awake shots.

  • I like to allow 1.5 to 3 hours for a session but I don’t have a set time limit, so we can work at the pace of your family so there’s plenty of time for naps, nappy changes, milk breaks and cups of tea.

  • If your baby has any older siblings, I’ll get plenty of individual and group portraits of any brothers or sisters.

    I’m also happy to capture other family members, such as grandparents but ask that you let me know at the time of booking. Depending on the number and your requirements there maybe an additional charge.

  • For your baby - I have some simple baby outfits in plain and natural colours, which I’ll bring with me on the day, along with a range of blankets and muslins.

    For you - I have a small but growing wardrobe of dresses, blouses and cardigans, which you’re welcome to use.

  • If you’d like your session within the first month of your little one arriving, we can schedule your shoot for around 10 days after your due date. We can then adjust this date if your little one arrives early or takes a little longer.

Sleeping newborn baby boy held face down in his fathers hands

Discover what a typical session looks like

Kind Words & Love Letters

“My family has had the pleasure of working with Claire on three occasions following the arrival of each of our children.

Claire communicated clearly, asking for our ideas and making each session so enjoyable. She offers suggestions, but at the same time letting our little ones lead and working around their needs.

I especially liked that Claire, unbeknown to us, also captured photos of our life; our pets, garden and baby memorabilia. Thank you, we aren’t done with you yet!”

— Lida - Tunbridge wells, Kent

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