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The Ultimate Guide to Preparing for Your Newborn Photography Session: What Every Parent Should Know in 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Preparing for Your Newborn Photography Session: What Every Parent Should Know in 2025

by maxinephotography | Mar 7, 2025 | Blog

Preparing for Your Newborn Photography Session: A Parent’s Complete Guide As a professional newborn photographer with over 14 years of experience, I’ve learned that the perfect newborn photo session is all about preparation, timing, and creating a...

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🐎 And they're off... to dreamland! 🌟 Little 🐎 And they're off... to dreamland! 🌟 Little Joey here comes from quite the racing family, so naturally, we had to incorporate a special tribute to mum and dad's passion! While mummy and daddy are busy picking winners at the track, this tiny jockey is already practicing on his very first "horse" 😉 I'd say he's got excellent form - perfect sleeping position, champion-level milk consumption, and definitely leading the pack in the cuteness stakes! Betting odds are 1/1 that this little one will follow in his parents' footsteps... but for now, he's perfectly content with his miniature rocking horse companion! 🎠 Fun fact: Unlike race horses, newborn sessions don't require any running around - just lots of cosy cuddles and peaceful dreams in our warm *No actual horses were disturbed during the making of this portrait - our little champion was too busy snoozing to notice! 😴 Want to create some winning memories of your own little champion? Giddy up and send me a message! 🐎✨ #CoventryPhotographer #WarwickshirePhotographer #WestMidlandsPhotographer #CoventryLife #midlandsphotography #CoventryMums #WarwickshireMums #CoventryParents #MidlandsMummy #PregnantInCoventry
✨The little things that hold the biggest memorie ✨The little things that hold the biggest memories ✨ There’s something magical about holding your memories in your hands. That moment when you open your handcrafted memory box, gently lifting each mounted print, feeling the texture beneath your fingertips . . . Each image tells a story - your story. Those tiny fingers, those sleepy smiles, those precious first days that seem to fly by in the blink of an eye. This is why I love including these beautiful memory boxes in my signature collections. It’s not just about the photos - it’s about creating an heirloom that you’ll treasure forever. Years from now, when your little one isn’t so little anymore, you’ll sit together, open this box, and share stories about when they were this small. That’s what makes these printed memories so precious - they become part of your family’s story. ❤️ #coventryphotographer #newbornmemories♥️♥️ #babyphotoshoot #newbornphotography #preciousmoments #printedmemories #whatisprintedispreserved #maxinesarahphotography
Just look at that eye contact. Everybody loves a w Just look at that eye contact. Everybody loves a wide awake shot. #coventryphotographer #babyphotoshoot #newbornphotography
🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Tiny Gentleman Takes Over Stud 🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Tiny Gentleman Takes Over Studio! 🎩 Latest reports confirm that an extremely handsome little man has been spotted in our Coventry studio, causing mass outbreaks of "awwwws" and heart melting! 👶 Sources say he arrived in style (carried by Mum), refused to wear anything but his birthday suit for the first half hour, and then graciously allowed us to dress him in our finest bow ties and tiny suspenders. What a distinguished gentleman! 🎀 Witnesses describe scenes of: • Professional milk sampling 🍼 • Strategic power naps between outfit changes 😴 • Occasional sound effects (okay, maybe they were tiny toots) 💨 • Advanced level hand modelling ✋ Our expert baby whispering techniques and cozy lavender-scented studio proved no match for his charm offensive! Security footage shows multiple instances of heart-stealing. Parents are advised to proceed with caution - extreme cuteness ahead! ⚠️ #TinyGentleman #BabyBoy #NewbornPhotography #CoventryPhotographer #BabyModel #NewbornArt #BabySpam #WestMidlandsPhotographer #NewbornSpecialist #BabyLife #CoventryLife #NewbornPose #LuxuryPortraits #BabyMilestones #HandsomeBoy
🎂 CALLING ALL TINY CAKE CONNOISSEURS! 🎨 Is 🎂 CALLING ALL TINY CAKE CONNOISSEURS! 🎨 Is your little one approaching their first birthday? Time to embrace the chaos in style! Warning: Our cake smash sessions may result in: • Frosting-covered grins • Sugar-fuelled giggles • Frame-worthy messy moments • Parents crying happy tears (we provide tissues!) • Memories that'll make you smile forever What's included: ✨ Professional cake (yes, it's real and delicious!) ✨ Styled set with your colour choice ✨ Multiple outfit changes ✨ Clean-up (you're welcome! 😉) ✨ Personal viewing session 10–18 days after Pro tip: Bring a spare outfit for everyone. Trust us, cake has a way of travelling! 🤣 Book your little one's "First Birthday Fine Art Chaos" session today! Because some masterpieces are meant to be eaten... and captured forever! #CakeSmashSession #FirstBirthday #CoventryPhotographer #BirthdayFun #WestMidlandsPhotographer #SmashCake #BabyMilestones #CakeSmashArt #BirthdayPhotos #CoventryLife #FamilyPhotographer #BirthdayMagic #CoventryFamilies #portraitstudio #birminghamphotographer #babyhumour
🎈 365 days of smiles, giggles, and countless "f 🎈 365 days of smiles, giggles, and countless "firsts"! Can you believe how fast this year has flown by? From those tiny newborn yawns to today's adventurous explorer - every moment has been pure magic! ✨ Let's celebrate this amazing milestone with a fun photoshoot that captures their personality perfectly. Whether they're gentle and curious or diving into their cake with pure joy, these precious moments deserve to be remembered forever. 🎂 Book your little one's first birthday session and let's create memories that'll make you smile for years to come! 💕 #FirstBirthday #BabyMilestones #CakeSmash #CoventryPhotographer #BabyPhotography #FirstYearPhotos #BirthdayFun #ChildhoodMemories
🎂 Warning: Adorable Cake Chaos Ahead! 🎈 You 🎂 Warning: Adorable Cake Chaos Ahead! 🎈 Your tiny human has somehow managed to complete a whole trip around the sun (and you've survived approximately 3,650 diaper changes - high five, parents! 🙌) Time for the most delicious photoshoot of their life! In our cozy Coventry studio, we'll capture your little cake monster's first encounter with birthday sweetness. Will they be a dainty taste-tester or go full-on cake warrior? Either way, we're here for it! Don't worry about the mess - that's what our temperature-controlled, lavender-scented studio is for (though we can't promise your little one won't try to redecorate our walls with frosting 😉) Fun fact: 9 out of 10 babies agree that cake tastes better when it's in your hair! The 10th baby was too busy eating to comment. 🧁 Let's create some frame-worthy, giggle-inducing memories together! P.S. We handle all the cleanup - you just bring the baby and your camera-ready smile! ✨ #CakeSmashFun #FirstBirthday #CoventryPhotographer #BabyPhotography #MessyMemories #WorthEverySmudge
Sweet Beginnings: The Magic of Cake Smash Sessions Sweet Beginnings: The Magic of Cake Smash Sessions There's something absolutely magical about watching a baby meet their first birthday cake. That initial curious touch, the sparkle in their eyes when they taste frosting for the first time, and then... pure joy as tiny hands discover the delicious mess they're allowed to make! Think about it - in just 365 days, your precious newborn has transformed into a little personality-packed explorer. From first smiles to wobbly steps, every moment has been building to this celebration. And what better way to mark this incredible milestone than with a cake smash that's as unique as your little one? Some babies dive in face-first, creating frosting masterpieces across our studio floor. Others take their time, methodically discovering each sweet texture. But every reaction tells its own perfect story - just like every baby's first year journey. A cake smash isn't just about gorgeous photos (though they're definitely frame-worthy!). It's about capturing that precious moment between babyhood and toddlerhood. It's celebrating survival (yes, parents, you made it!), marking milestones, and embracing the beautiful mess that is childhood. As you watch your little one squish cake between their fingers and paint their face with frosting, you might feel your heart doing that familiar squeeze. Wasn't it just yesterday they were wrapped up in your arms, tiny and new? And now here they are, showing their independent streak, creating their own kind of delicious chaos. So let them make that mess. Let them explore, giggle, and yes – even get cake in their hair. Because these sweet, chaotic moments? They're exactly what childhood memories are made of. Here's to first birthdays, messy celebrations, and all the adventures ahead! 🎂✨ #CakeSmash #FirstBirthday #BabyMilestones #CoventryPhotographer #BabyPhotography #CakeSmashPhotography #BirthdayFun #ChildhoodMoments #BabyPhotoshoot
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