This is such a practical question and I love it. Because a little bit of preparation can make a huge difference to how your session goes. I’m Lucy, I’m a newborn photographer just outside York, I’ve been doing this for five years, I’ve worked with hundreds of families across Yorkshire, I have over 150 five-star […]

And how to avoid them! If you’ve ever typed this question into Google at 11pm while feeding a newborn, firstly, hello, you’re doing amazingly. Secondly – there’s no such thing as a bad question! I’m Lucy, I’m a newborn photographer just outside York with five years of experience and hundreds of families under my belt, […]

There is something almost unfairly beautiful about a golden hour maternity shoot. The warm light. The open countryside. The way the sun drops low and turns everything, the fields, the trees, and yes, your bump, completely golden. If you’ve been scrolling through maternity photography on Instagram and found yourself stopping every time one of those […]

(from someone who has done it hundreds of times) If you’ve just found out you’re pregnant, or you’re sitting there with a seven-day-old and wondering if it’s too late to book, this post is for you. I’m Lucy, and I’ve been photographing newborns just outside York for years. I’ve sat with hundreds of families in […]

If you’ve spent any time looking for a newborn photographer, you might have noticed something a little different about how I work. I only ever photograph one family per day. Not two. Not a morning slot and an afternoon slot. One family, one session, my full and undivided attention – every single time. It’s a […]

You’ve booked your newborn shoot, you’re SO excited, and then about 48 hours before you arrive at the studio, a little voice in your head pipes up… “But what if the baby doesn’t sleep? What if they scream the whole time? What if we waste the whole session and come away with nothing?” First of […]

You’ve booked your newborn session. You’re excited. And then approximately 48 hours before your shoot, you open your wardrobe, stare into the abyss and think… what on earth do I actually wear? Don’t panic.… This is genuinely one of the questions I get asked most, and I’ve GOT YOU. Here’s everything you need to know […]

If you’ve just found out you’re pregnant and you’re already Googling newborn photographers, firstly.. hello, welcome, you’re my kind of person. Secondly, you are absolutely not being ridiculous. You’re being ahead of the game! Most parents assume booking a newborn photographer is a third trimester job. Something to sort once the nursery is done, the […]

When people hear first birthday photoshoot, they usually think of one thing… cake. Sticky fingers, buttercream-covered cheeks. A baby looking deeply offended that everyone is clapping whilst they poke a sponge with one finger. And yes… cake smash photos are VERY cute. But if I’m honest (oops no… if I’m being real, much better), first […]

If you’ve landed here because you’ve been googling: “How much does newborn photography cost in Yorkshire?” You’re in the right place. No, you’re not being awkward by asking. You’re not “just shopping around.” Because you’re definitely not the only parent wondering why one newborn photographer charges £150… and another charges £1,500. Let’s be honest, having […]