Northern Ireland Newborn photographer

HOW DO I BOOK IN?

To book in, all you need to do is pay the £99 booking fee. This will secure your due date in my diary and guarantee you a newborn session. The session fee will be deducted from your chosen collection.

WHEN SHOULD I BOOK?

Newborn photoshoots need to be booked in advance during pregnancy (anytime after your 20 week scan). Your due date is a guide date only, as the session date itself won't be confirmed until baby has arrived. Once baby is born, contact me within 48 hours so i can give you my next available slots to choose from. Please don't leave it longer than 48 hours to make contact as i will only have limited dates left to offer you. The session takes place at my studio in Knockloughrim within 14 days after your baby arrives. The session will last 2-3 hrs. * I book these sessions on weekday mornings only (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

Newborn sessions take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings only. My studio is a little cabin build at my home and it will be very warm during the session. It isn't the biggest space but its perfect for what i do. Newborn sessions are now kept as minimal as possible to focus on your baby. Make sure you are happy with the more simple, minimal sessions when booking. I stick to whites/creams/ beige/browns/ etc and black and white shots for more neutral timeless images. I love including all those beautiful little details such as toes/hands/ hair/lips/flakey feet ...... these little details fade so fast and i feel they are some of the most precious memories. Parents will be included in my sessions to capture some lovely connections with your newborn. Please keep this in mind before you book as this is my vision for my newborn sessions. I know, for some people, it can be a little daunting after having a baby the thought of having photos taken, but I promise to make you feel as comfortable as possible and give you precious memories to cherish. I don't do the typical 'say cheese to the camera' kind of shots, but more you cuddling baby, looking down at baby etc. All galleries will have colour and black and white edits for you to select your final images from. You can also have a tea/coffee during the session while baby is being photographed and feel free to bring some snacks if you wish. WINNER

CAN SIBLINGS COME ALONG?

Siblings are more than welcome to come along to the session. I will do the family/siblings shots first then i request that you make arrangements for them to be collected as newborn sessions last 2-3 hours and its a long time to expect children to sit through. My studio is a small cabin build so space is very limited and your little one will get bored and restless waiting. Little kids are not meant to sit still for long, so it is not fair to expect that of them for a 2-3 hour newborn session. I allow 15-20 minutes or so at the start of the session for a sibling shot.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

All you need to bring to the session is a dummy (if baby isn't using one, I still advise to bring one anyway ) extra milk (if bottle feeding) There is a tommee tippee prep machine in the studio and a kettle for you to use if needed. I provide everything else.Please do not bring clothing or outfits as i have everything at the studio for the baby. If you are breast feeding we will take babies lead and feed as and when needed.

WHAT SHOULD I/WE WEAR?

What you wear will ultimately make or break your images. I advise clients to stick to very simple and neutral clothing. Whites/beige/tan/brown/etc all works great. This fits perfectly with my minimal style to create more timeless less fussy images. Please AVOID fussy patterns, blue , logos, bright bold colours, stripes etc. Mums, you have just delivered your beautiful baby and i want you to be comfortable for your photos. Some of my favourite items of clothing for mums is long sleeve knit jumpers/cardigans, linen tops/shirts, floaty dress, knit maxi dress etc. Anything loose fitting so you are more relaxed and enjoy having photos taken. With my more laid back style, you don't have to get overly dressed up , just come comfortable. Dads should stick to plain t shirts, long sleeve tops, shirts or thin wool jumpers. Linens shirts also photograph well. Avoid blue jeans if possible as this gives a much cooler colour cast in images. Black/brown is better advised. For the kids, again go with white dress for girls. For Boys, white t shirt or shirt with trousers or linen shorts work great. Zara and h&m are great go to's for kids clothing for sessions.

*Mums, just a friendly reminder that if you wear fake tan, your skin tone will be much warmer/orange toned than your partner/family/newborn, so please bare this in mind as it can not be edited at a later date*

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE SESSION?

After your session, i go through the images and select the best for your viewing gallery. You will then be sent a viewing gallery approximately 2-3 weeks after your session. This is when you will pick your favourite images on a beautiful slideshow and decide your favourites. Your viewing gallery will be active for 48hours to make your selections and order prints.

WHERE ARE YOU BASED?

Natasha Bamford photography is based in Knockloughrim Northern Ireland. I work from my cozy little garden studio on my property and its perfect for my sessions. I am situated in the Mid Ulster area and have clients that travel from all over Northern Ireland such as Belfast, Ballymena, Antrim, Coleraine, Donegal, Cookstown and further a field.