Natural pictures versus posed pictures?




Are props needed? WHAT Are PROP?


Is there a right or wrong answer to these questions?


No, there is no right or wrong here. It simply depends on what is appealing to you as a mother, father as a family.


From a photographer's perspective, I love natural pictures. I personally don't love putting newborns on those little props.

But what are props?

Props are objects to stage and support the baby. For example a tiny sofa or a little airplane that baby is being put into are props.

Dressing your newborn up in a little costume as a lion for example is a prop. There are lots of props out there, and we have all seen pictures using them. Of course they can be lovely and creative.


But I don't offer these type of props for one simple reason, these pictures don't age well. You might love them now, BUT

here's the thing.

your Baby is perfect, just the way it is.

Your baby is unique and special, with it's own personilty.

Pure.

Simple.

Beauty.

So capturing the beauty of your little newborn, their tiny little feet, their tiny little fingers, them basically is the most unique gift you will ever give yourself. Capturing their adorable little faces, them holding your fingers. These are the special moments you will remember forever. Hence my love for natural pictures that focus on your little one and you as a family.

Simple beauty frozen in time.

An infant wearing a delicate floral headband rests on soft white bedding.

Am I not using any proper at all?

Of course I am. I do have beautiful natural blankets and wraps to swaddle your baby if it needs to be swaddled or those timeless little outfits just to achieve that precious look.

I always bring along a couple of outfits and blankes and other props. I look for the place with best light in your house and will then place baby in some natural poses. I gently help your baby into a pose it will like I do not force it to keep a pose that it doesn't want to keep.


ARE FAMILY HEIRLOOMS PROPS?

Yes, they can be, but they are the ones I love the most, there is nothing more special than adding a little teddy bear or bunny you already had when you were little or the blankets grandma made or an outfit passed down for generations.


Sleeping newborn baby in white outfit on bed with plush bunny and teddy bear toys while hands gently touch head.

BUT Did I get you excited about these "unposed" natural newborn pictures YET? staying well away from all those distracting props and just keeping it simple?


Trust me natural pictures will look amazing today, tomorrow and 20years down the road. Please take your time and have a look at the posed photographers and the ones that offer natural newborn pictures and decide, which is more important to you and what you want to take away from the session.

Have look at the below pictures for natural newborn pictures.

Newborn baby sleeping peacefully wearing delicate flower headband and pink lace wrap.
A baby wrapped in soft white blankets lying on a blue and white patterned rug.
A baby wearing a white outfit and headband lies on soft fabric with pink tulle draped beside them.
Newborn baby wearing white knit romper with bow lies sleeping on soft textured white blanket.
A sleeping baby in white clothing is gently touched by nurturing hands wearing a sparkling engagement ring.
A sleeping baby lies on white bedding surrounded by plush teddy bears and stuffed animal toys in soft lighting.
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Reach out if you would like to know more about my approach. I would love to help you capture the beauty of your little one. I can't wait to document this special time in your life.


One little tip for posed pictures, if you are looking for the posed pictures you will need to be fast, as these are best done, when they are really, really little. The best window to get them curled up is in the first 2 weeks of life. If you have missed this window don't worry you can still get beautiful pictures of your little one. It is never too late to capture them, but they will not be in props.


A sweet baby wearing white lace clothing and headband lies on a soft cream-colored blanket in multiple poses.
Baby lies wrapped in white blankets on a blue and white quatrefoil pattern rug.
Sleeping newborn baby wearing delicate floral headband and wrapped in pink lace material. London newborn photographer .
Newborn baby lying on white blanket wearing delicate cream-colored knit romper with satin bow detail.
A close-up picture of a sleeping baby in a white outfit being gently touched on the forehead by his mother.
London newborn baby in white dress lying on light bedding with pink tulle fabric accessory.
A sleeping newborn baby in white sleepwear lies on white bedding between two plush stuffed animals in his London apartment.
mum in white dress holding and gazing lovingly at newborn baby near window with natural light.
A cozy close-up of a warm knitted white sweater with decorative brown wooden buttons.
Two siblings wearing coordinating outfits share a joyful moment together on a white couch with their newborn sister.
Black and white photo showing loving family moments as children interact with baby sibling in candid shots.
A sleeping newborn baby wearing a delicate floral headband is gently cradled her dad's caring hands. London newborn photographer.
A series of connected images showing a tender moments between mum, dad and newborn baby.
A sleeping newborn baby wearing a blue bow headband rests peacefully on white blankets.
A tender family portraits showing a special moments with their newborn baby.
Toddler wearing hair bows gives gentle kiss to sleeping newborn wearing a lace headband.