Newborn Photography on the beaches of Dorset & West Sussex
Newborn photography Southampton & Dorset
With over a decade of experience as a newborn photographer, I am so inspired by this season, the stillness, the closeness and the overwhelming love. I am passionate about capturing your newborn baby in a way that you can look back on and remember these precious hazy days truly. Those tiny fingers curled around yours, the way your baby settles against your chest, the gentle chaos of new parenthood unfolding in the most beautiful way.
Gentle beach sessions for your newborn
My sessions are slow, calm and entirely baby led. I’ll gently guide you with soft and relaxed direction, which allows for natural connection and interaction to occur. I offer beach newborn photography in Dorset and on the south coast, perfect for families who love being by the sea and want a truly unique, serene, and natural newborn photography experience.
I recommend booking after your 12 week scan to ensure availability in my diary. Currently, I’m accepting bookings for newborns due between April and July 2026.
NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY PRICING
A beautifully tailored newborn session to capture the quiet beauty of your baby’s first days
From £400
What’s included:
Personalised email or phone consultation
Access to client wardrobe
Approx 1 - 1.5 hour photoshoot
Private online gallery for viewing
10 professionally edited high-resolution digital images
Opportunity to upgrade to full digital collection, prints, albums and wall art
Newborn photography FAQs
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Most of my clients get in touch after their 12 or 20 week scan, which is perfect for securing your preferred session date and making sure I’m available when your baby arrives.
To secure your booking, a £100 deposit is taken at the time of booking. This deposit comes off your final balance, which is payable on the day of your shoot.
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I love photographing newborns within the first 4 weeks after birth. It’s such a precious time.
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The best time is the chapter you’re in now. No matter the season, the beach offers a beautiful, natural backdrop that allows your story to unfold gently and honestly.
I’ve created a blog post here to show you how the beach looks throughout the seasons.
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Definitely yes. I love meeting and photographing the babies I’ve already captured during pregnancy, it’s always a full circle moment. When you book both your maternity and newborn sessions together, I offer a 10% discount as a thank you.
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I sure do. My client wardrobe features a carefully curated collection of beautiful dresses sourced from all over the world, with styles and sizes to suit all pregnant mothers. Once your session is booked, you’ll receive a photo guide of the wardrobe, along with clothing and styling inspiration to help everyone feel confident and prepared for the shoot.
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We can expect your shoot to last around 1 - 2 hours. This allows for a calm, relaxed experience where we work around your baby’s needs, feeding, changing, and comforting whenever needed. I only book one newborn session per day, so there’s no rush, and we can take all the time we need to capture those special moments.
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Yes, absolutely. When you receive your online gallery (approximately 3–4 weeks after your shoot), you’ll be able to select your included 10 digital images.
You’ll also have the opportunity to invest in additional images and artwork for your home, including framed wall art, fine art prints and heirloom albums. Perfect for enjoying your photographs every day rather than keeping them stored on a device.
A full digital collection is also available if you wish to receive all edited images from your session.
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Planning
Guidance on wardrobe and styling
The process
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Photoshoot
A relaxed photography experience
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Delivery
View and order your photos
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"Sophie is just brilliant"
Sophie is just brilliant ! We loved both our outdoor and indoor shoots with her. The beautiful moments captured are something we will cherish forever. I highly recommend her for maternity and newborn photography. Thank you Sophie.
Suchi Purja
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"I highly recommend her!"
Sophie is an absolutely fantastic and lovely photographer who has taken some brilliant photos of our family. I highly recommend her! She is really wonderful with kids :)
Alice Bentinck