About Sandra Dorney Photographer

I am specialising in Newborn Baby Photography where babies are gently posed to create a stunning, lasting image of those precious early days with your newborn baby.

Newborn Baby photography sessions take place ideally when your baby is 6-10 days old. This is so I can capture the beautiful 'curled' sleepy positions that your baby will be in. This time passes so quickly and I aim to photograph all the details for you - the wrinkly skin, wispy hair, tiny fingers and toes.

After two weeks your baby is more alert and therefore not as easy to settle into a deep sleep.

The sessions take place in the comfort of your own home using natural light where possible. We will discuss the best room option for this when you book your session.

Newborn sessions are relaxed and unrushed and typically last between 2-4 hours, dependant on your baby, to allow for feeding and changing when necessary and then time to get them to sleep.

Babies are typically photographed when asleep so that I can gently pose them and use the available props.

I will bring along a variety of beautiful soft hats and accessories which add a lovely dimension to the images. Baskets are great props to show just how tiny your baby is and we can of course use any of your own props or accessories that you may have.

If you want me to include siblings then please let me know when you are booking so that I can quote a price for you.

Please ensure older siblings have something to do or someone to look after them for part of the session as it can be boring for them while we are settling your newborn.

I recommend that you book your session as soon as you know you are pregnant. Your baby's arrival date will be unpredictable but I can book a provisional appointment which can be revised once your baby is born.

Newborn sessions are not like studio portrait or lifestyle sessions. You will receive approximately 10-12 stunning images to choose from - custom photography for newborns takes time and skill and a lot of post processing is involved to create a work of art for you.

The £100.00 session includes the photo-shoot, digital processing of images, an on-line private web gallery for viewing your proofs and one high quality print up to size 8" x 10".

The £125.00 session includes includes the photo-shoot, digital processing of images, an on-line private web gallery for viewing your proofs and one high quality 9 image montage on a 12"x12" print. This will include close-up images of your babies hands and feet.

Prices are also available on request for larger square montage sizes as well as birth announcement cards.

50% deposit is required on booking with the balance of the sitting fee due on the day of the photo-shoot.

Please note my newborn package is to be revised and prices increased from 1st January 2012. Anyone who books before 31st December and, pays in full for a session now, for babies due January to March, I will hold the 2011 price for. Please contact me for details as soon as possible as limited spaces will be available.