Pregnancy is such a special time in your life and the beginning of an amazing journey for a woman to become a mother or a couple to become a family.

My aim is to create a timeless memory for you in a style that won't age, captured both tastefully and thoughtfully. I mention this because whilst pregnancy is such a gift, I fully appreciate there are at times that it might not feel so magical and that it can also be when us mums can feel vulnerable, self-conscious or perhaps the road to get to this point has been a long one. I strive to tell your story with beautiful images that bring out your individual inner beauty and to capture your excitement, apprehension and hopes for your new baby.

It's your shoot so you can push the boundaries as little or as much as you would like. Want a full Demi Moore classic pose? (showing my age now, google it) Let’s do it! Want just pics of your bump, no problem. I'll work with you and we'll look at images together to help find your style and what you feel comfortable with.

I will also help you pose and direct you to help you look your absolute best. You are in very safe hands and we’ll have lots of fun along the way.

The best time to have a shoot is between 30-36 weeks pregnant. Expectant mothers with twins would normally have their pictures a little earlier but for all mothers to be, it really is about when you are feeling at your best with a lovely sized bump to show off.

I’ve got outfits that you can use at the studio, the majority of the
dresses you see here are mine. I’ll also send you an inspiration Pinterest board and what to bring/wear guide once you’ve booked in so we’ll make sure you have everything you need.

I will also help you pose and direct you to help you look your absolute best. You are in very safe hands and we’ll have lots of fun along the way.

It's lovely for second-time mums to bring along their little ones and include them in the photos and your partner as well if you wish!

If you have any stretch marks or blemishes these can be removed in post-production, should you wish. Some people call these their war wounds, other people would rather forget about them. It's your choice!

My newborn photography studio is based in Billericay, Essex, and photographing newborn babies is truly one of the most special parts of my work.

A newborn photoshoot is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, usually captured within the first days or weeks of your baby’s life, and it is a real privilege to create these first memories for your family.

During every newborn photography session, your baby’s needs always come first. I work completely at your baby’s pace, gently reading their cues — whether that’s needing a feed, a cuddle, or a break. While I may have a loose plan in mind, babies often have their own ideas, and that’s absolutely fine. A calm, relaxed experience is always the priority.

What’s Included in All Newborn Photography Sessions?

Before explaining the two types of newborn photoshoots I offer, it’s important to know that all of my newborn photography packages include ALL of your professionally edited digital images (approximately 20–45 images, depending on the session you choose).

There are:

* no hard sales

* no awkward decisions about which images to choose

* no unexpected extra costs

Everything is included from the start.

The Sleepy Newborn Photography Session (Up to 3.5 hours) For babies under 10 days old

This longer session is ideal if you love the beautifully posed, sleepy newborn images you may have seen in my portfolio.

During this session:

We allow plenty of time to gently settle your baby into a deep sleep. Your baby can then be carefully posed into those soft, curly positions. The process is slow, calm, and very baby-led

Parents are often surprised by how much patience and detail goes into these sessions — newborn safety and comfort always come first.

Although sleepy poses are a key part of this session, we don’t focus only on them. I also capture:

Parent, sibling and family images

Wrapped images

Simple awake shots if your baby prefers to stay alert

This variety ensures a beautifully balanced gallery, even if your baby doesn’t sleep the whole time (which is completely normal).

The 2-Hour Newborn Photography Session (for babies from first few days - 6 weeks)

This session is perfect for families who prefer a shorter, more flexible newborn photoshoot.

These sessions:

Do not include the deeply posed sleepy images

Focus on wrapped baby shots and natural, unposed images

Include parent, family and sibling shots

Work beautifully whether your baby is awake or asleep

The 2-hour session is especially popular with:

Those that want a shorter session and families with young siblings who don’t want to be in the studio for so long.

Booking Your Newborn Photoshoot

I strongly recommend booking your newborn photography session in Billericay, Essex well in advance — ideally after your 20-week scan. I can only take on a certain number of newborns per month due to the session lengths so please do book well in advance.

For the sleepy 3 ½ session please contact me first so we can create you a dummy booking to get you in the diary and take the £25 deposit, then when baby arrives we finalise the exact session date/time for within 10 days of their arrival.

To book the 2 hour session you can do this via the “pricing and online booking” page. If you are expecting a natural birth, I would book this in for around 3 weeks after your due date as a rough guide so we know baby will have definitely arrived. If baby comes particularly early I can normally be flexible and move the session where availability permits. If you know you are having a c-section then book around 2-4 weeks after your date. Remember to give yourself some time to recover.

I’m often contacted once babies have already arrived, and while I always do my best, I can’t always fit last-minute bookings in. I hate turning families away at such a special time, especially when they’ve chosen me as their newborn photographer.

Newborn photoshoots usually take place on weekdays, unless there are school-aged siblings involved.

One of my favourite type of shoots! I love capturing families together and my personal preference for a family shoot is to get outside and capture my families just doing what they do best, being a family and enjoying each others company.

We’ll generally go for a bit of a walk at our location and have a bit of fun along the way. Whilst we'll have a few posed shots here and there, my favourite shots nearly always tend to be those ones in-between when those seemingly ordinary moments capture the special relationships within your family.

Outdoor shoots are also perfect for toddler age when studio shoots can be a little challenging! Attention spans can be short in the studio environment and outside we can capture the true spirit of your child - serious, shy, funny, mischievous by just watching them play.

I use lots of local country parks and am really happy to travel up to 25 minutes at no extra cost if you have a particular location in mind. I love seeking out new venues!

Don't worry too much about the weather either - I shoot all year round (although Jan - March can be a little dreary) Cloudy days are literally a photographers dream and make for very flattering photos. We do of course reschedule or have a back up plan if it's raining but even a few rainy shots with some cute umbrellas can be lots of fun.

The best time of day to shoot is generally the photographers favourite “golden hour” an hour or so before sunset if the weather is looking nice. The availability for these sessions won’t show on my booking page so give me a shout but I can do these on lots of week nights.

However I also appreciate, especially with young children that evening sessions just don’t work so first thing in the morning before it gets too bright works perfectly as well.

What a special milestone in your journey! Your baby is turning one and there is no better way to celebrate than with a cake smash!!

We start the shoot with a few fun birthday styled shots using cute chairs and props and then it's onto the mayhem with the cake smash where your little one can taste, throw and roll in the cake if they fancy and the best part is that you don't have to clean it up after! We finish off the session with a splash in the bath which the babies always love and also makes for some extra cute photos to add into your gallery.

We decide on a colour scheme together and then I’ll then design your backdrop set up. All props and outfits are provided and I'm really happy to create bespoke colour schemes and themes.

I’ve partnered up with Billericay based “Katies Cake Kitchen” to make your experience even easier. We’ve designed a simple 8-inch cake perfect for cake smashes available in a variety of colours priced at £25. No more running around to pick up a cake with a baby in tow - I’ll take care of everything for you because you're already rather busy right?! All allergies are catered for at no extra cost. Same with the balloons, if you would like a balloon garland these are professionally made and are £22, they last for 2-3 weeks - perfect for continuing the celebrations at home.

You are also very welcome to bring your own cake!

Cake Smash’s take place on weekdays only - this is due to ensuring myself, the balloon maker and the baker are all available.

To see all the details about pricing, number of images and online booking, hop over to this page https://www.nataliecornishphotography.com/pricingandbooking

After the precious newborn stage, the age that most parents like to record next is the amazing sitting stage (normally around 7-10 months ) when your baby can sit comfortably unaided but isn't crawling around too much.

It's such a great age to photograph as personalities are really emerging and we can get lots of variety in your images rather than having to prop baby up in various set ups as we do at a younger age and cheeky smiles are always very easily achieved with a quick game of peek a boo.

The baby stage in your child's life is gone in just a flash, this is a truly amazing stage to document - chubby arms and legs, smiles on demand, whats not to love!

Your welcome to jump in a couple of the photos as well. I know how hard it is to get decent photos of you all together as a family that aren't a selfie taken on a phone!

If you're looking for timeless, elegant images, a studio shoot is a perfect choice for you. I have a variety of different colour backgrounds to complement your home decor and am more than happy to advise and work with you on clothing options for the shoot.

Studio shoots tend to suit babies up to 1 year or before they can walk (as you'll see in my other galleries) and then from 3 years and upwards. You'll tend to find toddlers (including my own!) can lose interest very quickly which is understandable when they have the big wide world to explore so I very often recommend getting outside with toddlers for their shoots but only you know your child so this is just a guide.

Overall the goal is to make the session fun for your child. I take time to get to know your little one before we start the session. Show them my camera, how it works and tailor the session to your child and go at their pace to ensure that they enjoy the experience which is just as important as capturing lovely images as I always say to my clients that they won't want to display the images in their home if their memories of the day are forcing their child to have their picture taken and its a rule I stick by.

I can also provide child modelling portfolio images.