I was so excited to receive the email from Aileen and Mark asking me to be their newborn photographer in Edinburgh! Not only because that means more baby cuddles for me, but also because Aileen and Mark found me through their good friend who had their twins photographed by me a few months ago and were so happy with the results.  It always makes me feel so happy and warm inside when clients come to me recommended by their friends. It is the BEST compliment and I aim to reward these recommendations with great service, a little discount and beautiful timeless photographs that parents and their children will treasure for lifetime.

Gregor was 12 days new when I first met him an boy is he beautiful! I was so excited to photograph this little cute bundle of tininess  and you can see the results below. 

Please get in touch if you are looking for a great newborn photographer in Edinburgh and I can't wait to hear from you. Contact me straight away or have a look at my newborn photography portfolio first.  Still pregnant? How about a maternity photography session in Edinburgh  to start with?All info here.
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Hello and thank you for your interest in my special sitter photography session offer! Available for babies 6-12 months of age this offer is your best chance to capture this beautiful stage of your baby's life. Your session will last anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour and I promise it will be so much fun! Arranged around your baby's nap times your baby photography session will be fast paced, fun and full of jokes and peek-a-boo's. Resulting images will be natural and beautifully portray your baby's personality. 

• Up to 1h photoshoot for your baby (6-12months) in my home studio in Edinburgh (valued at £35)
• At least 20 beautiful fully edited and retouched high resolution digital images with full printing rights (valued at £285)
• All digital images in WEB size for easy sharing online and on Social Media
• Five gorgeous 8x6'' fine art prints (valued at £75)

All this for only £195* (valued at £395) if you book before the 28th of February 2017!

*Sessions can be booked up to 6 months in advance, £45 payable at the time of booking, balance of £150 is due on the day of your session. Limited weekend availability. Please use the form below to check availability and book your session.

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When parents hire me as their newborn photographer in Edinburgh, they can rest assured that I will take great care of their little babies while creating gorgeous newborn portraits for them to treasure for lifetime. This time I would like to introduce you to gorgeous little baby Rebecca! She was only 11 days new at the time of her session and was just an absolute sweetheart! Completely content and sleepy throughout her newborn photoshoot she allowed me to pose her in a variety of different set ups and even showed a few smiles which I captured! At the end of the session Rebecca's mummy and daddy joined in to let me create some timeless family portraits that will be loved treasured for generations. I absolutely loved every single minute of Rebecca's newborn photoshoot in my home studio in Edinburgh and hope you love these newborn baby and family photographs as much as I do. Have a look at the portraits below  and let me know what you think!

I am currently taking bookings for newborn photography sessions in Edinburgh for due dates up until September 2017, so please get in touch as soon as you can to book your baby photography session with me. If you would love me to be your newborn photographer once your baby is here, please get in touch during your pregnancy. I will mark your due date in my diary and we will arrange the exact date for the session once the little one arrives. Please note I only take a limited number of newborn bookings in a month to ensure my availability and the best possible experience for you, so it is best if you book in advance. Thank you and please get in touch if you would like more information or to book your newborn photography session in Edinburgh with Anilorak Photography!

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As a specialist newborn and baby photographer in Edinburgh I am often asked why is it so important to book your newborn photography session during the pregnacy and why it is adviced to not leave it until the last minute. My answer is simple - in order for the newborn photography session to take place as early as possible after birth and to help achieve amazing results. When you book your photography session in advance, you commit to it. You know that at some point during the first two weeks after your baby's arrival you will have an appointment with your photographer and this will be scheduled in and prepared for. You will look forward to it and make time for it in your busy schedule. It will be a chance for you to leave the house for maybe the first time after your baby's arrival, a chance to relax and rest while your photographer takes care of your beautiful little newborn and creates gorgeous portraits for you, a chance to pause, breathe and reflect on what a precious beautiful little baby you created. These photographs will mean so much to you and I'm sure you will love the experience. 
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​However if you decide to leave it until the last minute and book your newborn photography session after your baby's arrival, it can be a little more stressful and less straight forward. You will have to get it organised after you baby's arrival which can be difficult when you have so much to take care of and a million other things on your mind. By the time you decide to book your baby's photography session, your chosen photographer might not have any last minute availability and you might have to wait a few weeks or even more. A few weeks means your baby will change already, as they grow they will become more alert and less sleepy meaning your photography session will most likely take longer and be less straigth forward and relaxed. Of course you will still be able to capture the tininess and unique features of your baby, however I strongly advice to remove the unnecessary stress and book your newborn photography session in advance. You will treasure, love and appreciate these portraits much more than you think!
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To enquire or book your newborn photography session in Edinburgh please send me a message.

Or call me on:
07586458638

I would love to capture this amazing time in your life and whether you just found out you are expecting, or already had your baby and are looking to book a last minute newborn photography session in Edinburgh, please get in touch and I would love to work with you!

The video below features baby Grace's newborn baby photography session in Edinburgh. Natural, Pure and Simple newborn baby photography in Edinburgh, Scotland by Anilorak Photography.

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When it comes to choosing the best newborn photographer in Edinburgh the number of options might seem somewhat overwhelming. There are many baby and newborn photographers here, all with different styles and prices, so how do you chose? 

Think about how you want your newborn photographs to look - do you like a lot of props and colours? Or do you prefer a more natural, simple newborn photography? Often newborn photography is associated with big, old fashioned props and flowers, I think a lot of us remember an Australian newborn photographer Anne Geddes and her signature style which uses big, colourful props to photograph newborns in. Her commercial work is second to none, however some parents might not want that particular style for their baby photographs. ​

If the first option of natural and simple newborn photography is more appealing, that's where I come in! I run a cosy newborn photography studio in Edinburgh, under the name of Anilorak Photography. I am offering natural newborn photography in Edinburgh, my photographs are kept simple and timeless and I use natural, organic colours and handmade outfits, wraps and headbands to compliment the natural beauty of your newborn and to create gorgeous professional newborn photos for you to cherich for lifetime.

The video below is an example of my recent work, please enjoy Baby Charlie's newborn and family photography session in Edinburgh and feel free to leave a comment and tell me what you think! 

Please do get in touch if you have any questions for me or would like to book a maternity, family or newborn photography session with Anilorak Photography in Edinburgh.

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Most newborn photographers recommend booking your baby's first photography session while you are still pregnant. It does make sense and I always advice to do so as well. But what do you do when things don't go to plan, when your due date has come and gone, when you gave birth and everything suddenly has gotten so busy and overwhelming and you totally forgot about the photographs? You contact some photographers and they are either already booked or just straight forwardly tell you that your baby is too old and they will not photograph her. Now you feel bad that you didn't organize it in advance and even sadder because you've been told to wait until the 'next milestone'. Well I've got good news for you! You don't have to wait for months until your baby can lift up their head while lying on their tummy or sit up unattended! I always leave enough space in my diary to accommodate last minute bookings and always welcome older newborn babies to my home studio in Edinburgh. Yes, older newborns are less sleepy. Yes, they are less flexible and might not go into some positions. Yes, they stay awake more, eat more and look around more. But you know what? They are as beautiful and as adorable and you deserve to capture them at their tiniest, no matter how new or old they are at their first photography session! 

Baby Cora's mummy Jen got in touch with me when Cora was already 9 weeks old. It was important for Jen to capture Cora as close as possible to her newborn stage, however having a challenging time breastfeeding her at the beginning, photography just wasn't  a priority at the first few weeks after birth. I welcomed Jen and Cora to my home newborn photography studio in Edinburgh in October and promised her some gorgeous portraits. We even managed to get some beautiful sleepy portraits which Jen wanted the most - to remind her how tiny Cora once was. Have a look at these older newborn photographs below and please get in touch to book your own baby photography session in Edinburgh with Anilorak Photography.

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Baby Rohan's newborn photoshoot in Edinburgh was organised last minute - already after he was born. I am so glad I managed to find time to accommodate this beautiful family and create gorgeous newborn and family portraits for them. Baby Rohan was so teeny tiny, probably one of the very smallest to ever visit my newborn photography studio in Edinburgh. He was just so relaxed throughout and didn't wake up once! We created a variety of beautiful newborn and family portraits that I am sure will be treasured for many years to come! Rohan definitely was the smiliest baby I ever photographed! I know some people say it's just gas and that babies can't smile yet at that age, but I like to believe that they are actually smiling! What do you think? Are you looking to book your newborn photoshoot in Edinburgh? Get in touch for more information and I would love to meet and photograph you and your new addition!

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A lot of clients book me as their newborn photographer in Edinburgh because of my natural, organic looking newborn portraits and simple, comfortable set ups. It was also the case with Amy and Christian and their sweet baby Caleb - so small, so cute and oh-so adorable! Caleb's mummy and daddy brought him over for his newborn portraits when he was only 9 days old - a perfect age for creating beautiful newborn portraits. He slept throughout his newborn photography experience and was just such a happy and content little baby. I love photographing newborns and creating gorgeous memories for families in Edinburgh and although I recommend to book your newborn photography session as early as possible during your pregnancy, I welcome last minute newborn photography bookings and always try to find time for them! Check out baby Caleb's first portraits below and please get in touch to book me as your newborn photographer in Edinburgh!

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My newborn photography sessions in Edinburgh take place in my cosy home studio which although small, is fully equiped with everything needed for a successful newborn and family photography session. A couple of weeks ago a beautiful family came over to see me and capture their newest arrival Charlie as well as get some gorgeous family portraits. Big brother Freddie was just the cutest little toddler who just adored his beautiful new brother. Such a well behaved and smart little boy who just loved getting his picture taken! Check out these beautiful newborn and family portraits taken and please get in touch if you are looking to arrange a newborn or family photography session in Edinburgh yourself!
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The day your child is born will become one of the most important and amazing days of your life and you will probably want to have it documented in some way. In this digital age it is easy enough for your birth partner to snap a few pictures with their smart phone as soon as your baby is born, so why should you hire a Birth Photographer?
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​According to The International Association of Birth Photographers (IAPBP), each year more and more parents invite professional photographers to witness and capture their birth experience. The documentary nature of this type of photography means that there is no posing, backgrounds or props and a birth photographer is not there to only take pictures of your private parts. Rest assured, they are not going to ask you to smile in the middle of an intense contraction. Birth photography is documentary photography at its core and birth photographer is a fly on the wall who will document your Birth Story as it unfolds, capturing the details of your birth experience.
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Birth Photography is still so new in the UK and especially Scotland. It is so completely normal and appropriate to hire a professional photographer for other once in a lifetime occasions like weddings or christenings – these are the days we want to capture and be able to look back at, but what about the day your child is born? It will probably be the most life changing and emotional experience you will ever have, so why wouldn’t you want it documented professionally?

1. You will forget. You carried this beautiful baby of yours for many weeks and months and you worked so hard to welcome her into this world.  You can often hear stories that mums can’t really remember the exact timeline of their birth events, everything may seem like a blur and the little details of your birthing space may go unnoticed. With all the hormones and often sleep deprivation it is only natural that many small details of baby’s birth story will fade. Naturally, memories will also fade with time. Having a birth photographer capture your story will enable you to look back at the tangible record of your baby’s birth – the first time you saw him and the first time dad got to hold her, the look of achievement and pride you share between the two of you, the day your life has changed completely – it will all be captured in beautiful photographs and will make you feel amazing every time you look back at them.

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2. Fathers and birth partners should be in the photos, not taking the photos. Your baby’s birth will be a very emotional experience to dad as well as you. He shouldn’t have to worry about getting the shot and fiddling with the camera settings. He is there to support you and be part of the story – this is life changing for him too, so let him give you all of his attention and support without having to worry about the pictures. You will love looking back at them and seeing what a great team you both are. Plus, what is he forgets to take THE SHOT? What if your labour is so long that your smartphone batteries die? What if the camera fails or memory card becomes faulty? There are so many What if's! And as for your birth team – there is a reason why you chose certain people to be with you during the birth of your child and those people are emotionally invested in the process, they are there to support you give birth and they are part of your birth story, hence they shouldn’t be stuck behind the camera – they should also be included in those precious images!
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3. Birth story is made of many beautiful moments. Your birth photographs will remind you of the moments you might have not even been aware of – the way your partner held your hand or the look on your faces when you were told that the baby is coming. You will have a record of your baby’s first breath, their first cry, the first time you cuddled them, first time you kissed them, first sense of achievement, relief, pride and unconditional love. Your first moments as a new family will be captured for you to keep forever. Not to mention all the little details that will change within just hours of the birth! Their feet will stretch and their head shape will change, but you will always be able to remember the way they looked the first time you ever saw them.

​4. A professional photographer knows what they are doing. The light and space can often be very restricted during the birth. A professional photographer knows their gear and is able to produce quality images in any conditions. Their hands won’t be shaking and the photographs will reflect the actual mood and atmosphere of your birth space. A lot of photographers choose to only use available light and make it work to their advantage without using the flash which can be quite intrusive to both the mother and her birthing team. They are also familiar with the process of labour and birth – they know what moments to look for and are prepared to adapt to sudden changes while consistently and unobtrusively capturing your birth story.

5. Birth is beautiful. Every time a baby is born it is a miraculous event and there are no do-overs. Birthing is one of the most important journeys in one’s life and it deserves to be documented. You might regret not having any photographs of your birth story, but you will never regret hiring a professional birth photographer!

So what do you think? Would you consider hiring a birth photographer for your birth in Scotland? Please leave a comment below!

Media articles about birth photography in Edinburgh and Scotland:

• Daily Mail - Picture perfect: New mum reveals why she hired a photographer to capture the birth of her baby​
• STV News - Photographer who captures the live birth of your child on camera

Would you love to hire a birth photographer but still have some questions and doubts? Visit my Birth Photography page for more information and all the details or simple use the form below to get in touch with me!

Birth Photography Coverage (in Scotland*) includes:

• Me being on call 24/7 from 2 weeks before your due date until your baby is born;
• Documentary birth photography from when the active labour starts (normally around 5-6cm dilated) to around 1-2h after birth;
• Professional editing of your photographs (most will be in black and white);
• A video slideshow set to music with all your images;
• A video slideshow set to music with your favourite images;
• High resolution digital images with full print release;
• Lower resolution watermarked digital images for online sharing.

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The discounted cost for all this is £280 for a limited time only (Full price £700, giving you 60% off of the original price!). If you want to keep your birth story photographs just for yourself and you are not happy for me to use any of them for self promotion, I will still offer you the discounted price, however an exclusivity fee of £150 will apply).
*Travel fee might apply for birth photography outside Edinburgh.

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Being one of the very busy baby photographers in Edinburgh, I often photograph newborns in my home studio. Baby Kurt came to visit me and have his newborn photoshoot with his mum and dad all the way from Glasgow. He was one of the smallest babies I ever photographed! He loved being wrapped up and snuggled. As usually, we followed the baby's rhythm and Kurt was dictating the session. We created beautiful family portraits together with individual newborn baby photographs of baby Kurt at his tiniest stage. The photoshoot went smoothly and you can see Kurt's baby and family photos taken in my home studio in Edinburgh right below!

If you are interested in booking a newborn baby photography session in Edinburgh with Anilorak Photography, pleasecontact me!

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Did you know that birth photography in Scotland exists? Would you think of hiring a birth photographer? It is so normal and so popular to have professional photographers capture the story of birth across the Atlantic, and now the trend is catching up with Scotland too! Some people are still grossed out by the idea of having anyone see and them give birth, but I strongly believe that everyone deserves to have captured memories of their baby's arrival and first moments in this world, whether the pictures are taken by your partner, a nurse or even yourself. It is so easy to miss special moments and it is so difficult for your partner to both support you, be there for you and fiddle with camera settings while trying to cut the cord! Also if you give birth in a hospital, there will probably already be a room full of people, so what's one more?

​Your photographer is not there to point fingers and photograph your crotch! Birth photography is a very respectful and unobtrusive story telling, it is subtle and beautiful and it perfectly captures the story of the day your baby entered this world. The expression on your face will be priceless the first time you meet your precious  little one. You deserve to spend the first moments with your baby cuddling, sharing the love and just being in that moment and if you hire a birth photographer,  they will capture those moments for you. Trust me, even though birth photography in Scotland is so new, if you decide to go ahead and hire Anilorak Photography to document your birth, these moments will become some of the most treasured photographs you will ever have. 

Also featured on STV News site!
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Ever heard of a Mummy and Me and/or Breastfeeding photography sessions? They are extremely popular in America and I have decided to introduce them here in Edinburgh and Glasgow too!
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Mummy and me session takes place outdoors (although it can definitely be done in your home too!) and is as simple as choosing a beautiful location, finding a bench or setting up a blanket for mummy to sit on and asking her to interact with her child. They don't need to do anything else - just chat, cuddle and share the love! Occasionally I might ask mum to turn a little bit one way or another, or to move the hair away from her face, but that's about as much direction as there will be! Mama soon forgets that I am around and that is when I capture the best and most beautiful, natural portraits. ​
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​Breastfeeding can also be a little or big part of mummy and me photography session and I believe that there is something very special and magical about nursing mamas and breastfeeding portraits. There is hardly anything more special than a mother providing her child with everything she needs - comfort, food, protection and love - through such a simple and natural process as breastfeeding. Every nursing mum deserves to have beautiful photographs of this special time and I am here to make that happen!
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​For mummy and me sessions I like to find locations in Edinburgh and Glasgow that are very natural. Sometimes those locations don't look all that special to the naked eye, but with a complimenting composition, a flattering angle and a little bit of Photoshop magic, I can create beautiful portraits in even a field of tall grass :) Flower meadows, woodlands, riversides and beaches are my favourite and I love the beautiful and romantic fairy tale look in mummy and me portraits. 
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I am now taking bookings for Mummy and Me and Breastfeeding photography sessions in both Edinburgh and Glasgow until the end of October. If you book your photography session with me before the 31st of September, you will be able to take advantage of my generous introductory discount for Mummy and me and Breastfeeding sessions! For only £95 you will receive a up to 1h portrait photography session for you and your baby in a chosen location outdoors and at least 10 beautiful fine art fully edited and retouched digital portraits for you to treasure forever. I would love to hear from you and please use the form below to get in touch and book your breastfeeding or mummy and me photography session with Anilorak Photography in either Edinburgh or Glasgow!​

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Recently I have been offered to review a photobook by Saal-Digital in exchange for a discount voucher to use towards the book. I have been looking for a new photobook provider and this came at a perfect time! 
The order process started by visiting the Saal-Digital's website and downloading their software. I would have loved an option to upload the pictures online rather than downloading the software, but the process was quick and simple. It took me a few minutes to work out how to use the software, which turned out to be very simple to use. I decided to create a story book of baby Liliana's Birth Story, which I photographed earlier this year. It was so simple to choose different layouts and place the photographs in them. I loved little tips like to avoid dark colours around the bending line on the cover of the book. I opted for a padded photo cover and 34 matte pages. It was simple to  place an order and the book got delivered quicker than I thought it would. When delivered, the book was carefully and beautifully packaged and I couldn't wait to see what it looked like! As soon as I took it out, I was impressed by the softness of the cover - it felt luxurious, soft and lovely, really matching my brand and exactly like I expected it to feel. Only the colour of the banding was more pink than grey as I wanted it to be, but that might be just because of me choosing the wrong colour? I was a little surprised the first page printed on the back side of the cover page, I expected a more album-like look with a clear/empty first spread and print starting on the right (of course I have seen the first page is on the left when designing the book, but I didn't think it would be printed directly other side of the cover). This was pretty much the only flaw, as the quality of the book is great. The pages feel soft and print is really good quality. Overall I am really happy with the photobook I received and would be happy ordering from Saal-Digital again in the future!

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It is a known fact that I am a newborn photographer in Edinburgh, but not many people know that I have always loved video  almost(!) as much as photography. When I present newborn portraits to clients in my home studio in Edinburgh, I always show them in a slideshow accompanied with beautiful music. There is something special about sitting back with a cup of tea and seeing your beautiful newborn photographs flow in a beautiful slideshow, rather than clicking through them. Recently I started creating newborn photography video slideshows for my clients - it proved to be such an easy way to share a selection of portraits from their newborn photography session with their friends and family. The videos are rarely longer than a minute and it is just so simple to have it on your phone or tablet or easily accessible on Youtube.  Have a look and please let me know what you think!
Enjoy the slideshow and please contact me if you would like to book your newborn photography session in Edinburgh with me. 
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Baby Charlotte came for her newborn photography session in Edinburgh when she was only 9 days old. She slept throughout her session and was just such a perfect little model! Did you know that I am not only a newborn photographer, but I also make most of my newborn photography props, hats, headbands and outfits? I like to ensure that my newborn portraits are natural and simple and at the same time unique and one of a kind.  Baby Charlotte was just a perfect model to try out some of the new outfits I have made and we managed to get a wide variety of images for her mummy and daddy to cherish forever.
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Check out the results of Charlotte's newborn photography session in Edinburgh below and please get in touch to book a session for your own little one! Please not newborn photography sessions are best booked in advance to ensure my availability!​

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Rose's mama Kate was very organized and booked both her maternity newborn photography sessions with me in my home studio in Edinburgh nearly four months before her due date. I would like to share with you the portraits from baby Rose's newborn photography session which we did when she was only 8 days new. This perfect little girl slept through her photoshoot and we managed to get lots of beautiful, natural newborn and family portraits. Even got a smile from Rose during the last family portrait! So beautiful. Enjoy looking at them and please contact me if you would like to book your newborn photography session in Edinburgh with me. Be like Kate and book before your baby's arrival! :)  

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Grace's newborn photography in my home studio in Edinburgh was a complete success! She was one very happy and very sleepy little model. Her parents loved my natural style newborn portraits and wanted to capture little Grace's personality at her newborn stage. We kept her portraits really natural and light, using only a few subtle wraps, headbands and hats and also created some beautiful first portraits of this gorgeous little family of three. 

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Oh baby Jackson! 23 days new, head full of hair and so incredibly handsome! I was so in love with photographing this little dude - and he did so amazingly well! He slept throughout his session and hardly made a beep. Just shows that even if your little baby is past the recommended 2 week stage for their newborn photographs, it doesn't mean that you won't get beautiful, sleepy images! Older newborns CAN be photographed and beautiful results can be achieved! There  may be many reasons why you are unable to schedule your newborn photography session within the first 15 days, but please don't feel discouraged and please get in touch - as long as I have time, I will never turn you away!

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At 10 days new, baby Heidi was extremely alert. She just wanted to kick her little feet and move her hands around instead of peacefully sleeping for her pictures. We got plenty of adorable awake photographs and after around 2 hours of swinging back and forth she finally gave in and fell asleep. The rest of her newborn photoshoot was a breeze and we got a variety of different photographs within a very short time. Have a look and let me know what you think!

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Baby Maizie visited my Edinburgh home studio for her newborn photography session back in April. She was only 9 days new, but was definitely the largest baby I ever photographed! So adorably cute she was just a perfect little model. I used quite a few of my handmade outfits, wraps and headbands for her newborn portraits and I think they are beautiful. Have a look and let me know what you think!

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I first met Lialiana when she was just minutes old, as I had an honour of photographing her first moments and arrival in this world when her mum and dad asked me to be their birth photographer. It was definitely one of the most amazing experiences in my life and I feel so grateful. But this is a story for another blog post, today I want to share with you Liliana's newborn photography session. She visited my Edinburgh home studio when she was only 10 days new. Even at such a young age Liliana was already so alert and nosy - she kept her eyes opened most of the time and refused to go for a nap. I think her photographs turned out super cute and although it is more challenging for me to photograph awake little babies - it is definitely worth the effort! We also created some beautiful family portraits that I believe will be treasured in this family for generations. Enjoy and feel free to let me know what you think in the comments! 

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Teeny tiny little newborn baby Kasper came to visit me in my newborn photography studio in Edinburgh when he was only 7 days new. His mommy brought him over for some beautiful newborn photographs and I had such a great time posing him for his first newborn portraits. We used a lot of my hand made knitted wraps and hats, and Kasper was just up to everything! 

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Newborn baby James came to my Edinburgh home photography studio for his first newborn photography experience when he was only 9 days new. I absolutely adore this age and most babies seem to be just so relaxed at sleepy before they are 2 weeks old - it makes my job of posing and photographing those tiny little newborns much easier. James absolutely loved being swaddled for his newborn portraits and we managed to get some awesome newborn photographs of him! Have a look and please get in touch if you are looking to book a newborn photography session in Edinburgh for your own little one!

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Sara sent me a text late one evening asking if I had any availability to photograph her gorgeous little girl who decided to arrive to this world 5 weeks early. She stressed to me how much she wanted to get newborn photographs taken and how she couldn't find anybody available at such a late notice. I immediately felt sad for her and decided to do whatever it takes to reorganize my schedule and get the girls into my Edinburgh home studio for some beautiful newborn photographs. I strongly believe that every family deserves to have professional photographs taken of their babies and especially newborns, while they are still so new, so precious and so tiny. 
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We arranged the session to take place in a couple of days. Melissa was so tiny and only weighed 5lbs. She was the smallest newborn I ever photographed, but she did amazingly well and slept throughout the whole session. We decided to take some portraits of both Sara and Melissa and I absolutely love how they turned out! Sara told me that she has 3 other children who were in school at the time of our newborn photography session and I suggested to bring them in on another date so I can take a family portrait for them. I always try to do everything I can for my clients and go out of my way to help them and be as accommodating as I can. They all came back a week later and even though Melissa wasn't feeling well that day and the boys were being extremely naughty, we managed to get some beautiful sibling and family photographs. 

More information about my newborn, family and portrait photography sessions in Edinburgh can be found here.

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