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newborn baby photography

new life, new love, remembered forever…

with cheltenham photographer claire westaway

 
 
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love letters to your baby…

With three children of my own, I remember those newborn days all too well - or at least have hazy memories of them!

The overwhelming feeling of love; the total wonder at this tiny, perfect little person cradled in my arms; the utter exhaustion!

And that’s why having professional photographs taken is so important. To slow down the march of time; to preserve forever the memories that sleep deprivation tries to take; to document this unique time for you and for your children, especially when those tiny toes and sweet little fingers have grown bigger than yours!

 
 
 

forever grateful

“Claire came to our home in The Cotswolds for a newborn photoshoot following the birth of our first baby. We enjoyed the shoot from start to finish. Claire put us at ease instantly - she is so easygoing and a genuinely lovely person - it was honestly like having a friend photographing us.

All of the photographs are stunning. Claire has a fabulous eye for light and making the most of your home for some really striking and interesting shots.

Claire captured a really special time for us as a family and we will be forever grateful.”


A couple stand holding their baby by the window of the nursery while a dog lies on a white sofa during a newborn baby photo shoot in The Cotswolds
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Let me talk you through it…

A mother sits on the bed in a light bright bedroom holding her 3 month old baby close to her for a family and baby photoshoot in The Cotswolds

when?

To get those sleepy, teeny-tiny, curled-up newborn baby shots I’d recommend having the session within the first two weeks. So we book in around your due date and then of course I’m flexible until we know for sure when baby has arrived!

Alternatively, you may prefer to let things settle and photograph your baby when they’re more alert, smiley and showing their personality. In which case, 6 weeks onwards is best.

Have a look at this blog post to see some more details about the different ages of ‘newborn’ photographs and some examples.

A father stands by a window with his newborn baby lying against his chest looking out to the camera for a newborn baby photoshoot in Cheltenham

where?

My newborn photography takes place in your home - where you feel most comfortable and where you have everything you and your baby need. It’s also the place that is so much a part of your family’s story - baby’s first home - so there is no-where more personal and unique.

I only use natural light and I don’t bring any props or back-drops. I will give you gentle direction and guidance but there are no forced poses -instead I encourage you to just enjoy cuddles, snuggles and time together with your baby.

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how?

Once you book in your session, you receive my Preparation Guide, which sets out lots of advice about how to get ready for the photo shoot, including advice about what to wear and how my sessions run. You’ll also receive my questionnaire which really helps me to personalise your photos and helps me put you and any other children in the session at ease.

I allow between 2 and 3 hours for a newborn session, which might sound like a lot but it gives us all the time in case baby needs to feed and the odd nappy change!

After the session, you will receive the full gallery for viewing within three weeks so you can enjoy selecting your favourites to keep or choose from the upgrade packages available.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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photographer and baby whisperer…

My years of experience as a photographer in Cheltenham, my knowledge of light and styling, my professional kit all mean you will receive the most beautiful and stylish gallery of images of your newborn baby.

But there’s more. As a mum of three, I know the importance of feeling comfortable and at ease with anyone you welcome into your home, especially in the first few weeks after having a baby. So, I don’t just approach my photo sessions as a photographer but as a friend. A friend who is there to listen, who is there to remind you of what an amazing job you’re doing and who will happily give baby cuddles and work their baby whispering magic!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Investment

MY PRICING PACKAGES ARE SIMPLE - START WITH THE BASE SESSION FEE AND THEN CHOOSE YOUR UPGRADES FROM THERE…

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Base Session Fee: Weekend

- A pre-shoot styling guide to help you prepare your family and home for the session.

- A personalised questionnaire to help me get to know you all so that your photos truly reflect the personalities and uniqueness of your family.

- 2 hour session time (newborn can be up to 3 hours) either at home or in an outdoor setting on a Friday evening, Saturday or Sunday.

- A password protected online gallery where you can view all of your images

- 5 hand-edited, high-resolution digital images to download with printing rights.

£365

 
a newborn baby snuggles into her father's chest with his chin resting on her head in a newborn baby photo shoot in Cheltenham

Base Session Fee: Week-day

- A pre-shoot styling guide to help you prepare your family and home for the session.

- A personalised questionnaire to help me get to know you all so that your photos truly reflect the personalities and uniqueness of your family.

- 2 hour session time (newborn can be up to 3 hours) either at home or in an outdoor setting on a Monday-Friday morning or a Monday-Thursday evening..

- A password protected online gallery where you can view all of your images

- 5 hand-edited, high-resolution digital images to download with printing rights.

£345

 

Upgrade Collections

These can be chosen before the session or once you’ve seen your gallery

a couple sit on their bed holding their baby but looking at a cat on who sits on the bed looking at them during a newborn baby photoshoot in Cheltenham

the small collection

- Five additional high-resolution digital files of your choice

- Print release for all five of your images

£195

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the classic collection

- All of the remaining high resolution digital files from your gallery.

- A print pack of either 10 6x4 prints or 5 7x5 prints

- print release for all of your images

£295

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the full collection

- Stylish fine art album with up to 40 of your favourite images included

- Five 7x5 lustre prints and Three A4 lustre prints of your choice from your gallery

- All of the remaining high resolution digital files from your gallery.

- Print release for all of your images

£550

 
 

The perfect gift…

gift vouchers

What better gift than that of capturing your new baby in photographs or film forever?

Wrapped and boxed, they make a beautiful present.

Gift Vouchers are available to cover the cost of a specific photography package or monetary value starting at £50. Simply contact me here to chat through your options.

 

ready to make memories?

Tell me more

and make the best investment for your family

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Products

Getting your photos off your laptop or your phone and onto your walls for you - and most importantly your children - to see and enjoy every day is so important. And yet, we’re all guilty of not quite getting round to it.

I make it easy for you with the products available in my upgrade packages….

 

Fine Art Book

Hand-bound and using the finest quality cover materials, paper and inks, a stylish fine art book is the perfect way to display up to 40 photographs from your shoot.

 

Print Pack

High quality, beautiful fine art prints of your favourite images in a keepsake box until you’re ready to get them on your wall.

Print Pouches

Your beautiful photographs, printed on fine art paper and presented in a gorgeous vegan leather pouch. The perfect keepsake or gift.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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