When to Book

Posed newborn photography is time sensitive. Best posed results are achieved in the first 3 weeks of life with less posed more natural results expected for babies over 3 weeks to 6 weeks of age.  We recommend booking in after your 12 week scan to ensure availability in the first 3 weeks after birth.  When babies are still this fresh we can comfortably sculpt them into the classic posed newborn photography positions you see in our portfolio.  Newborns under 3 weeks are less aware of being frequently moved and adjusted, are easily settled and are still flexible enough to hold their legs curled up to the chest in fetal position thus keeping them modest when unclothed.  This makes the experience much more comfortable for them, gives you the opportunity to pay in installments or even let friends and family know they can contribute to the cost as a gift.

We welcome older babies up to 6 weeks old with the understanding that our sessions are baby led and less posed more natural side and back positions are possible after 3 weeks. Parents of older newborns can expect beautiful awake moments, close-ups of a newborns gaze, semi posed positions suited to an awake moving baby and wrapped sleepy portraits in props.  For safety reasons, forward facing poses require a newborn to be very asleep and relaxed.   We incorporate the same newborn props and styling into older newborn sessions, adapting posing to your baby's level of alertness, comfort and safety.

About the session

Newborn sessions are scheduled in the morning on set days per week. Our sessions are baby led and take into consideration each babies individual temperament in determining what works best for each baby on the day.  Digital only and Full Newborn Session packages allow time to photograph newborns in classic posed minimalist positions, in props (baskets, buckets, crates etc.) and with family.   A mini newborn session allows time for photographs of your baby wrapped laying in props (i.e. buckets, baskets, crates etc.) and photos with parents only.  We use a safe newborn posing surface for photographs of your baby posed into newborn positions and adorn your baby with beautiful flowing wraps, hair flowers, beanies and accessories.  Digital only and full newborn sessions averages between 2.5 - 3  hours stopping for top up feeds throughout to keep your baby very sleepy, comfortable and settled.  A mini newborn session is fast paced, takes up to one hour and is done with your baby wrapped (swaddled).. Siblings participating in a digital only or full newborn package are welcome to attend in the last 30 minutes to participate in family photos after individual newborn photos are complete. This is a perfect amount of time to capture the connection between siblings and family.

Inclusions

Digital only newborn sessions start at $695, Full newborn sessions start at $895.  Mini newborn sessions start at $550. Pricing is inclusive of a $150 non-refundable session fee due on booking.  All newborn sessions include use of our existing range of specialty sourced newborn wraps, blankets, backdrops, hand felted layers, wool layers, prop fillers, hair flowers, bonnets and accessories.  Mini newborn sessions are fast paced and include wrapped only portraits of your baby in props plus parent portraits. Digital only and Full newborn sessions include both posed non wrapped portraits (for babies up to 3 weeks), portraits in props and a selection of family images inclusive of 2 adults and siblings. Images are individually hand retouched and presented for selection in a private online viewing gallery.  We are a full service studio and provide clients a pre-session consultation, comprehensive session guide, ongoing communication and a design questionnaire to personalize your experience.

Newborn Safety

Safety and the comfort of your baby is prioritized above everything else at your session.  We follow each baby's lead with what they are and aren't comfortable doing and will never force them into a pose that causes them distress or compromises their safety.. Specific poses require the hands of an assistant to support a baby into position with the end result achieved through advanced composite editing techniques to remove hands post-process.

Our photographer Bronwyn, is trained in all aspects of newborn safety, having completed one to one in person training and workshops.  Bronwyn is a graduate member of the International Newborn Photography Association , has 8 plus years experience, is insured, registered, fully immunized and has an established health and safety policy.  In addition, Bronwyn has completed Infection Control Training for COVID-19 with the Australian Government Department of Health and has an established covid-safe plan.  We adhere to best industry practice for newborn safety during sessions and will:

• • never leave a baby unattended in a prop or on a newborn posing bag
  • never force a baby into pose
  • use composite editing for poses, props and positions that require an assistants hands supporting the baby
  • will always use the safety strap on the camera
  • will never put a baby inside a glass prop or inside a prop that could break
  • will never leave a sibling unattended with a newborn
  • will recommend that siblings do not attend the full duration of a session to enable the photographer to focus entirely on your newborns safety.

Newborn Photography Tips for Expectant Parents

Posed newborn photography is a once in a lifetime opportunity in a very small window of opportunity.  To assist you prepare and time your booking for best results we've put together some helpful tips for expectant parents.

Top 10 reasons to choose Bronwyn Parsons Photography

1. 1. We are a professional full service business which means we fully re-touch all images presented, photograph with a finished print in mind and invest much more time with you behind the scenes than just providing a photo session date and photos.
   2. We invest a considerable amount of time in planning your session, talking with you throughout the process to personalise your session and ensure you're fully prepared.
   3. Awarded the babyinfo top ten newborn photographers award in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and named by the RiotACT as one of Canberra's top photographers in 2019 and 2020,  we also have many happy client reviews available online to back this up.
   4. Our extensive experience in the technical aspects of photography and lighting means you can be confident the images we produce are of a consistently high standard.
   5. We've invested in specialized training, countless workshops and professional development to ensure we have the skills and knowledge to safely handle and transition a newborn through a series of poses. We are fully immunized, operate a registered business, insured and a graduate member of the International Newborn Photography Association. having completed one to one training with one of Australia's most talented and best photographers Hello Baby Photography
   6. We care about the little details, about the things that are meaningful to you.  Our design questionnaire and pre-session consultation is a two way opportunity to share information and jointly design your session.
   7. We practice composite editing during post-processing to remove hands supporting newborns positioned on an arm, in a parents hands, to create the illusion of suspended slings and baskets, for outdoor and creative edits or in poses that require hands supporting the baby at all times.
   8. We've invested time in developing advanced post-processing skills allowing us to undertake specialized newborn skin retouching and produce a custom signature look without the use of actions or automation.  We take time to correct common newborn skin conditions post-process including baby acne, newborn skin flakes, uneven skin tones, jaundice and area's where the skin is highly saturated in reds and magenta.
   9. Our photographer specializes in newborn photography, we don't use several photographers specializing in other forms of photography.  With over 8 years experience and hundreds of newborn babies photographed,  you can expect safety, quality and consistency.  Our photographer consistently produces amazingly beautiful work that exceeds our clients expectations.
   10. Our sessions are baby led.  This means you can be confident we will not force your baby into a pose they are not comfortable with, that we will be respectful, gentle, patient and treat each baby with kindness and love.