Welcome Guide
Thank you for booking your newborn session with Emma Dean Photography. I’m so honoured to be capturing this special chapter for your family. With baby’s arrival just around the corner, I have put together a guide to help you feel relaxed, prepared and ready for your session
Before the session
If possible, try to keep your baby awake for as long as possible before heading to the studio. A bath, some nappy-only kicking time, gentle play or simply allowing them to stretch and fuss slightly can help encourage a deeper sleep.
Please give your baby a full feed before you come to the studio. Once you arrive, I will gently undress and wrap baby, and they may need a small top-up feed to settle fully. It’s completely normal for babies to feed little and often during their session, so please bring extra milk, bottles, nappies and a dummy if you use one.
There’s no need to bring outfits for baby — I provide a carefully curated collection of timeless newborn pieces, selected specifically to photograph beautifully and keep the focus on your baby.
Styling advice including parents/siblings
To create the soft, natural look, I recommend choosing warm, neutral tones. Off-white, cream, stone, warm browns and delicate florals work beautifully. Natural textures such as linen, soft knits and cotton add depth while keeping everything timeless and cohesive.
For dads, a neutral t-shirt, casual shirt or soft jumper works perfectly. I recommend avoiding dark or cool tones such as blues, greys and black, as these can appear harsh on camera. Large logos, bold patterns and matching identical outfits can distract from the connection within your images.
Mums are very welcome to choose from my collection of studio dresses, thoughtfully selected to flatter and photograph beautifully.
Please complete your consent form prior to your session using the link below-
During the Session
When you arrive and have had a few moments to settle in. I will begin by gently wrapping and soothing your baby. From this point, you can relax knowing everything is taken care of.
I will guide the entire session — settling, posing, changing and bottle-feeding if needed — allowing you to enjoy a well-deserved rest.
If siblings are attending, we will begin with family and sibling images while they’re feeling fresh and engaged. After their photographs are complete, they’re welcome to stay and play with the toys provided. Alternatively, you may prefer to take them into town for a short walk, which allows us to create a calm, quiet environment to focus on baby.
After the Session
Over the following 2–3 weeks, I will carefully select and hand-edit your images with great attention to detail.
Once your gallery is ready, you will receive a private online link to view your photographs. From here you can select your favourites and upgrade your collection if you wish. After your selections are made, I will complete the final refinements, gently retouching anything that’s needed, whilst maintaining a beautifully natural finish.
Your final gallery will be delivered within 6 weeks of your session date.
Getting here
Emma Dean Photography
County Square Studios
First Floor Offices
Bank Chambers
Ulverston
LA12 7AL
Nearest car park - Theatre Street, Ulverston LA12 7AQN
Upon arrival, please make your way upstairs and take a seat in the waiting area. I will come out to welcome you. Prams can be left safely downstairs in the foyer.
I’m very much looking forward to welcoming you into the studio.
Emma x 🤍