Newborn Photographer London
Award-Winning Newborn Photography at Homes Across London
Congratulations on your new arrival. If you're looking for a newborn photographer in London who comes to your home, I'd love to capture these precious first weeks for you.
I specialise in natural, baby-led newborn photography, creating beautiful skin-to-skin portraits with mum and dad, timeless family photographs and studio-quality images of your baby, all in the comfort of your own home.
Named Newborn Photographer of the Year at the Newborn Photography Show, I've been photographing London's newest arrivals for over 20 years with relaxed, fully guided sessions that allow you to simply enjoy these precious early days together.
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“Nemi is an absolute baby whisperer. Our little girl was calm the whole time, and Nemi was so gentle with her.”
Emma W
Newborn Photography at Home: What to Expect
Wondering what newborn photography at home actually looks like? What happens on the day, and whether there's anything you need to do to get ready? You're in the right place, and I hope this answers every question you might have.
When? Newborn photography is ideally scheduled within the first two to three weeks, although I regularly photograph babies up to six weeks old.
Where? Every newborn photoshoot I offer takes place in your own home, wherever you are in London or the surrounding areas, because honestly, there is nowhere better. Those first weeks are such a tender, private time, and your home is at the heart of all of it. It's where everything begins: your first nights, your first mornings, your first weeks together. Where you're finding your rhythm as a family and where the light falls on your baby's face in the morning. That is exactly what I want to photograph.
The style: My style centres around genuine connection: skin-to-skin portraits, cuddles with mum and dad, and natural family photographs that celebrate your baby's earliest days.
Studio-Quality Newborn Photography in Your Own Home: I bring professional lighting and equipment to create studio-quality newborn portraits at home, alongside natural lifestyle photographs that capture your family's genuine connection.
My aim is to create images that really capture the truth of this moment: those impossibly tiny fingers, the velvet-soft skin, the way your newborn curls into you like they were made for your arms. But just as much as the baby details, I'm interested in you: the look that passes between partners, the quiet pride, the overwhelming love that doesn't quite have words yet. The family you have just become.
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“ We absolutely loved our newborn session with Nemi. She was gentle but confident with George, and settled him into the cutest newborn poses. It's clear how passionate she is about what she does. If you're looking for a baby and family photographer who comes to your home, don't hesitate to book Nemi.”
Charlotte
Relaxed Baby-Led Newborn Photography at Home in London
Feeding, settling, sleeping, waking, I work around all of it. There is no script, and that is exactly why the photographs feel real.
I might gently guide you towards the best light, or suggest a position that brings everyone into the frame together, but mostly I'm there to document what is already happening, just beautifully.
I bring everything needed to create a polished, considered result: studio lighting, a specialist newborn beanbag, and soft wraps and blankets. While you relax, I quietly set up around you. The quality is everything you'd expect from a studio session and you’ll barely notice I'm there: until you see the photographs.
London Newborn Photography at Home Portfolio
These are real families, real homes, and real first moments. Browse a selection of newborn sessions captured across London, each one as unique as the family in it.
Why This Work Means So Much to Me
As a mum of two teenage boys, I can tell you this with complete certainty: I have never once looked back at photographs from those early weeks and wished I'd spent the money on something else. Those images are some of the most precious things I own. My boys are enormous now, taller than me, full of opinions, and those photographs take me straight back to the weight of them newborn in my arms. That is what I want to give you.
That's me cuddling Eliot, he's nearly 6ft and very much a teenager now. This photograph was taken at home by my dear friend Jodie Doyle, on a Hasselblad no less. I know exactly how it feels to be on the other side of the camera.
Eliot snuggled up to me when he was just a few days old.
The At-Home Difference
Bringing the studio to you changes everything.
Alongside my camera, I arrive with professional studio lights and backdrops, so you have the best of both worlds: the clean, timeless quality of studio portraits and the warmth and intimacy of your own home. Some families love the soft, classic look of a studio style image. Others want something that feels rooted in the reality of those early days: the light through your particular window, the texture of your bedding, the beautiful ordinary details of the place your baby has just arrived into. Most want a little of both.
I work across all of it within a single session, so your gallery tells the full story of this moment and not just one version of it.
Your home doesn't need to be large or styled or tidy. It just needs to be yours.
Newborn Photographer of the Year
Being named Newborn Photographer of the Year in 2017 at the Newborn Photography Show was an incredibly proud and emotional moment for me. Knowing that my passion for capturing the delicate beauty of newborn babies had been recognised meant the world, and it motivates me even more to create timeless images for the families I photograph.
Newborn Photography Across London
I travel throughout London, bringing my professional lighting and equipment to create studio-quality newborn photography in the comfort of your own home. I regularly photograph families in Kensington, Chelsea, Fulham, Notting Hill, Chiswick, Richmond, Wimbledon, Putney, Barnes, Hampstead, Islington and Greenwich, as well as many other areas across the capital.
Your Questions, Answered
What age is best for newborn photography?
The ideal window for those sleepy, curled-up newborn photographs is between ten days to three weeks old. Ideally, as soon as the umbilical cord has fallen off. However, in-home lifestyle sessions can easily take place up to 6 weeks of age.
Absolutely. Parent and sibling portraits are included at no additional charge and are usually photographed at the beginning, while everyone is fresh and engaged. I’ll gently guide you throughout so the experience feels relaxed and comfortable.
Can parents and siblings be included in the session?
What if my baby is unsettled on the day?
It’s completely normal, and genuinely not a problem. Every session is entirely baby-led. I build in plenty of time for feeding, soothing, and settling. There is no clock running and no pressure whatsoever and I simply work around your baby, always.
How long does the newborn photoshoot take?
Usually somewhere between two and four hours, though I never rush. Some babies need more time than others and that is absolutely fine. The priority is always that you feel at ease and your baby feels comfortable: the photographs follow naturally from that.
I keep things intentional and uncluttered. The focus is always your baby and your family. If there are meaningful items you'd like to include: a special blanket or a gift you're very welcome to bring them in.
Not really, however, turning the heating up so your baby stays comfortable can genuinely help. Overall please don't spend the morning tidying. I'm not here to photograph your house. I'm here to photograph your family.
Do you use props?
Do I need to prepare my home?
Booking Your Session
Many families get in touch during pregnancy, but it's never too late to enquire. Call me on 07740 866964 or complete the form below with your due date or your baby's birth date, and I'll pencil your session into my diary.
Viewing Your Photographs
Your viewing usually takes place within 24 to 48 hours of your session. We'll meet on a Teams call, where I'll share my screen and group similar images together, so comparing them and choosing your favourites feels easy. If you'd like help deciding, I'm happy to guide you. I can also suggest which portraits work well together as a set, which is especially useful if you're planning to display them together on a wall or in an album
Your Portraits and Photobook
Your digital portraits are delivered in colour and black and white, usually within 10 to 14 days of ordering. I'll send them to you via WeTransfer and also save them in a private Dropbox folder, so you can download them easily to your computer or cloud storage. Your 8 × 10-inch hardback photobook, and any framed wall art or folio boxes you choose, are usually ready around six weeks after ordering.
Every session takes place in the comfort of your own home, while still giving you the experience and quality of a professional newborn photography shoot. I bring studio lighting, backdrops and everything needed to create a variety of beautiful images: from relaxed, natural lifestyle portraits using your home’s own light and surroundings, to clean, timeless studio-style portraits against a simple backdrop. All within the same session, without the stress of travelling with a newborn.
If you’d like to see what an at-home newborn photography session could look like for your family, I’d love to hear from you.
Book Your Baby Photography Session
I take a limited number of newborn sessions each month across London and the surrounding areas. If you'd like to find out more or check availability, fill in the enquiry form or call me on 07740866964 to book directly.
