The First Chapter of Your Baby’s Life
The early days of parenthood pass in a haze of love, wonder, and sleepless nights. One moment, you’re meeting your baby for the very first time; the next, they’ve already changed before your eyes. Newborn photography gives you the chance to slow time — preserving these fleeting moments so you can relive them forever.
But when is the best time for a newborn session? Should you capture those first few hours of raw emotion, the sleepy newborn days, or wait until life settles a little?
The truth is — there’s no right answer. Every stage has its own beauty. Let’s explore the three types of newborn sessions to help you choose the perfect one for your family.
Fresh 48: The First Hours of Love & Wonder (First 48 Hours)
✨ The raw, unfiltered emotion of meeting your baby for the first time.
Your baby is finally here. The air is thick with love and exhaustion, and every tiny detail — the wrinkled skin, the tiny fingers wrapped around yours, the very first yawns — feels impossibly precious. A Fresh 48 session captures all of this, exactly as it unfolds.
Why Choose Fresh 48 photo Session?
- Captures the first moments of your new chapter — completely real and untouched by time.
- The emotion is raw, the love is overwhelming, and every tiny movement feels like magic.
- Perfect for parents who want a deeply documentary-style experience.
📌 Things to Consider:
- These sessions take place in a hospital, birth centre, or at home (for home births).
- Babies often still have that newborn redness, swollen features, and vernix on their skin — making the images deeply authentic and powerful.
- No posing, no perfection — just pure, real love.
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Newborn Session: The Glow of New Life (5-14 Days)
✨ The classic newborn window — where sleepy stretches and tiny curled-up poses meet quiet family moments at home.
The first two weeks of a baby’s life are a time of slow mornings, endless cuddles, and whispered wonder. This is when babies are at their sleepiest, still curling up in that womb-like way. A newborn session captures this beautiful transition — celebrating the miracle of new life while giving you time to simply be with your little one.
Why Choose newborn photo Session?
- Your baby is still tiny, sleepy, and oh-so-curled up—perfect for capturing those timeless newborn portraits.
- The pace is slow and relaxed — perfect for quiet moments of connection, feeding, and simply soaking in the beauty of it all.
- A wonderful balance of gentle newborn portraits and natural storytelling at home.
📌 Things to Consider:
- This stage passes quickly — so it’s best to book your session in advance.
- Babies are still adjusting to the world, so sessions are designed to be calm, cosy, and entirely baby-led.
Baby Session: Settling Into Parenthood (3-6 Weeks or Older)
✨ A tender, honest look at life as you begin to settle into your new role.
By three to six weeks, your baby is waking up to the world — stretching out, making eye contact, and slowly discovering their place in your arms. If the first few weeks felt overwhelming, this session offers a gentler way to document the early days — without the pressure of those first days.
Why Choose baby photo Session?
- Your baby’s personality starts to peek through — wide-eyed wonder, soft coos, and tiny expressions of curiosity.
- You’ve had time to adjust, breathe, and truly feel like a parent.
- The session is relaxed, natural, and entirely led by your baby’s rhythm — capturing quiet moments of feeding, cuddling, and simple everyday life.
📌 Things to Consider:
- Babies at this stage are more awake, so sessions focus more on natural interactions than on sleepy newborn poses.
- It’s a beautiful way to honour this season of parenthood — documenting the love, the adjustments, and the beauty of everyday moments together.
Which Session Is Right for You?
Every stage tells a different story. If you want to remember the exact moment you met your baby, Fresh 48 is for you. If you love the idea of tiny curled-up newborn moments, then a classic newborn session is perfect. And if you’d rather capture your baby once life has settled a little, a baby session (3-6 weeks) might be the best choice.
No matter when you choose, your photos will tell the most important story — the love, the connection, and the journey of becoming a family.
Let’s Create Something Beautiful Together
✨ These first days will pass in a blur — but your memories don’t have to. Let’s capture them together in a way that feels real, warm, and timeless.
