Newborn Portrait Sessions
Leading Newborn and Baby Photographer based in Sandbach, Cheshire – Northwest UK.
These days are gone before you know it. The scrunchy newness of them, the weight of a sleeping baby on your chest, the tiny fingers you keep counting. I photograph this stage because it deserves to be remembered properly, not just snapped and filtered, but made into something genuinely beautiful.
I’m Lisa. I’ve spent ten years creating fine art newborn portraits from my studio in Sandbach, and every session is built from scratch. The colours, the textures, the handmade outfits, the wool wraps and wooden props and the flowers, all mine, all chosen with your images in mind before you even walk through the door. My work has a look you can spot at a glance. Bold but warm. Rich but timeless. Almost as perfect as your baby.
My work goes beyond the norm – I’m a Master Craftsman in newborn photography and won International Newborn Photographer of the Year with the Guild of Photographers. But most importantly – I’ve been called a baby whisperer more times than I can count! Your baby’s comfort and safety are paramount and I follow their lead entirely. I never rush and I only ever book one family per day regardless of which session type you choose.
I’m passionate about creating something no one has ever seen before, and I can’t wait to tell your family’s story through my art.
Sessions start from £249.
“The studio was so relaxed the shoot was not at all rushed and the photos were amazing.There was no sales push, not that it was needed as the photos speak for themselves. The quality of the album is amazing such a show piece. Thanks so much Lisa, helping us capture those early moments.”
“Highly recommend! We found Lisa to be approachable, helpful and extremely professional. The shoot was an enjoyable experience because of Lisa’s obvious experience dealing with newborns. The images we have received are even more beautiful than we expected, a wonderful experience and one I would recommend to anyone looking for a talented photographer.”
“Would without a doubt recommend Lisa for any newborn or baby photography, Lisa really is the baby whisper! She was able to soothe and pose our wriggly newborn with such skill, and not to mention that the photos taken are STUNNING!”
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Session Options
Three sessions, all completely personal to you. All include a gallery slideshow viewing back at my studio after your shoot.
A £100 deposit secures your date, taken off your final price.
Klarna available.
The Little Bundle — £249
Calm, cosy and beautifully simple
A 45-minute session built around a snugly wrapped baby. Warm, settled, still. I put just as much creative thought into this as any other session, you just get a focused slice of it.
- 45-minute studio session
- Baby wrapped throughout
- 3 digital images are included, chosen from a gallery of around 15
- Weekday availability on selected days
Signature Newborn Session — £400
Focused and artistically crafted
Up to an hour and a half together, with a creative plan we’ve built around you and your family. Before your session we’ll talk through what matters most and I’ll make sure we get it.
- Up to 1.5-hour studio session
- Priority setups agreed in advance
- 6 digital images are included, chosen from a gallery of 30+
- Access to beautiful albums, wall art and heirloom products
Heirloom Newborn Session — £700
Your family’s story, told in full
A long, unhurried morning where we do everything. Your baby in all their tiny detail. You holding them. Siblings. Hands, eyelashes, that perfect little mouth. Multiple setups, no clock watching, and a gallery at the end that will genuinely take your breath away.
- Up to 3-hour studio session
- Bespoke posing for baby, family and siblings
- Macro detail portraits
- 12 digital images are included, chosen from a gallery of 50+
- Access to beautiful albums, wall art and heirloom products
After your session
Same day, I’ll send a sneak peek. Just a couple of images to share with the people who are desperate to see the baby.
Once editing is done, you’ll come back to the studio for your gallery viewing. I present everything as a slideshow, and we go through it together, choosing your favourites and talking through how you’d like to display them. Albums, wall art, framing. I’ll help you figure out what’s right for your home.
Frequently Asked Questions – Newborn
When should I book my Newborn Session?
Most families book their newborn session during pregnancy, usually after their 20 week scan. A £100 deposit secures your place and is deducted from your session fee.
I also understand that babies rarely arrive to plan. For this reason, I limit the number of newborn sessions I take each month, which often allows me to accommodate last minute enquiries. If your baby has already arrived or plans have changed, please do get in touch and I’ll always do my best to help.
What if my baby has already been born?
That's absolutely fine! If they're still within the 6 weeks mark we are all good, otherwise look at my Older Baby Sessions or even Milestone Sessions if the time has really flown!
How long will my Newborn Session take?
Heirloom up to 3 hours. Signature up to 1.5 hours. Little Bundle 45 minutes. Always baby-led. No rushing.
What if my baby won’t settle?
Awake and nosy babies make gorgeous images too, honestly. If they're truly unsettled, we reschedule. In ten years it's barely ever happened.
What poses and props should we expect?
Everything in my studio is yours to use. Handmade outfits, fine wool wraps, cotton, real flowers, natural wooden props. I collect obsessively and it shows. Nothing in your session will look like anyone else's.
What will my baby wear?
I'll put together a palette before you arrive. We'll start snuggled and wrapped and work from there. Naked portraits are an option too if you'd like them.
What should I wear?
The studio is warm so dress comfortably. For Heirloom sessions or Signature sessions which include parent portraits, think neutral and timeless but don't be afraid to show personality! I'll send a full guide before your session.
I have an item or outfit with sentimental value, will you be able to use it?
Please do. Heirloom blankets, hand-knitted pieces, something with meaning. These are the things that make a session truly yours. I've worked with everything from antique christening gowns to a full Star Wars collection.
We would love to book but simply can't afford to, do you offer discounts?
No, and that's the same for everyone. What I do offer is Klarna and flexible payment plans across the session and any products afterwards. And if the Little Bundle is where you need to start, it is genuinely a wonderful session. You won't feel shortchanged.
What to expect at your newborn session – find out more
