What to Wear to Your Newborn Photoshoot – Complete Family Guide

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 […]

May 22, 2026

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When Should I Book My Newborn Photographer.. and Why Earlier Than You Think

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 […]

May 21, 2026

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Why First Birthday Photos Are About So Much More Than Cake

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 […]

May 20, 2026

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How Much Does Newborn Photography Cost in Yorkshire?

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 […]

May 17, 2026

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Why Seeing Your Photos in the Studio Feels Completely Different

When most families book their newborn photography session, they’re usually thinking about the photos themselves. The sleepy baby cuddles.The tiny toes.The squishy cheeks.The sibling moments that may or may not involve bribery with snacks… What they don’t always think about is what happens after. And for so many of my families… that ends up being […]

May 16, 2026

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How to Choose the Right Newborn Photographer in York

If you’ve started searching for a newborn photographer in York, you’ve probably already noticed something… There are a lot of photographers out there. Different styles. Different prices. Different promises. Different Instagram feeds full of babies that all look slightly different. And when you’re pregnant, hormonal, sleep-deprived already (because your bladder now works as an alarm […]

May 15, 2026

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Everything to Know Before, During & After Your Newborn Photoshoot

If you’re here because you’re thinking about booking your newborn photography shoot in Yorkshire… first of all, hey! And secondly.. deep breath, lovely, you do not need to have it all together before you come to me. You don’t need a baby who sleeps on command. You don’t need to lose the baby weight. You […]

May 14, 2026

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When do you need to book your newborn photographer?

If you’ve just found out you’re expecting (or you’re already counting down the final weeks), congratulations! This is such a huge, emotional chapter. And somewhere between choosing prams and googling baby names at 2am, the question of newborn photos usually pops up.. “When do we actually need to book a newborn photographer?” The short answer? […]

May 8, 2026

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A Newborn Photoshoot B&W gallery in York

Newborn photography in North Yorkshire – in York and Harrogate Hello lovely! If you’re new here, I’m Lucy – your Maternity, Newborn, Baby, and Family photographer based in York, North Yorkshire. Now, all of my galleries get delivered in both colour and in black and white. The colours tend to take centre stage but the […]

February 23, 2026

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Reasons for your First Birthday Photoshoot in York

Why Your First Birthday Photoshoot Deserves the Same Love as Your Newborn Session When you’re pregnant, everyone tells you to book the newborn photoshoot. And rightly so.. Those first sleepy, squishy days fly by in a blur of tiny socks and Vinted deliveries you don’t remember ordering.. they’re always a fun surprise though. But here’s […]

August 28, 2025

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