If you're expecting a baby, you've probably come across two common types of newborn photography: studio newborn photography and lifestyle newborn photography. Both capture beautiful memories of your baby's first weeks, but they offer very different experiences.

The right choice comes down to the style of images you love and how you want to remember this special season of life.


Studio Newborn Photography


Studio newborn sessions focus on timeless, carefully posed portraits of your baby. Everything is prepared before you arrive, including wraps, blankets, backdrops and props, so you can simply relax while I guide you through the session. These sessions are ideal if you love classic newborn portraits with a clean, elegant look that won't date over time. Studio sessions also include family and sibling photographs, so you'll leave with a beautiful collection of images of your whole family as well as your new baby.


Lifestyle Newborn Photography


Lifestyle newborn sessions take place in the comfort of your own home. Rather than focusing on posed images, these sessions are relaxed and centred around genuine connection. Your baby can be cuddled on the couch, settled in the nursery, or wrapped safely in your arms while we capture the little moments that make those first weeks so special. There's no pressure for your home to look perfect. We simply use the areas with the best natural light to create beautiful, natural photographs that tell your family's story. Lifestyle sessions are perfect for families who love candid moments and want to remember what life really felt like with their newborn.


Which One Is Right for You?


If you love beautifully posed portraits of your baby and timeless family photographs, a studio newborn session is likely the best fit.

If you'd rather capture your family's everyday connection in a relaxed environment, an in home lifestyle newborn session may be exactly what you're looking for. Some families even choose based on practicality. If you have older children who feel more comfortable at home, a lifestyle session can often be a wonderful option. If you prefer everything to be organised and ready to go, the studio offers a calm, comfortable environment where you don't need to prepare a thing.


There's No Wrong Choice


Both studio and lifestyle newborn photography celebrate the same thing: your growing family. Whether your session takes place in my Upper Swan studio or in your own home, my goal is to create natural, heartfelt photographs you'll treasure for years to come. If you're still unsure which style suits your family, I'm always happy to chat through the options and help you decide which session feels right for you.