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Newborn Session Information

Experience Newborn Photography with Canberra Newborn Photographer Bronwyn Parsons, specializing in Posed Newborn Photography for babies and infants up to six weeks. We pride ourselves on offering clients a warm and welcoming experience coupled with professional photography and beautiful Newborn Portraits. We are a full service business providing Canberra families with something to suit all lifestyles. Sessions are held in our purpose built, dedicated newborn studio located in Kambah A.C.T.

Bronwyn Parsons Photography proudly supports Life's Little Treasure's Foundation as a volunteer photographer for the Canberra Walk for Prems Event in support of families with sick and premature babies.

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Newborn Packages

  • Wrapped Newborn Mini Package

  • $550
  • Studio Session (1 hour)

    10 high resolution digital images

    Pre-session design consultation and session guide

    Private online gallery with up to 15 images to select 10 from

    Wrapped (fully swaddled) newborn portraits in props for babies up to six weeks old

    Parent portraits (incl. 2 adults)

    Use of our existing collection of props, accessories and backdrops

    Professionally edited with standard natural skin re-touching

    *Mini sessions do not include unwrapped portraits, portraits of a baby loosely draped in a wrap or portraits with siblings.  Babies are fully swaddled from start to finish.  Ideal for babies up to six weeks of age. 

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  • Digital Only Newborn Package

  • $695
  • Studio session (2.5 hours)

    15 digital images

    Pre-session design consultation and session guide

    Private online gallery with up to 25 images to select 15 from

    Baby led posed unwrapped newborn portraits (for babies up to 3 weeks old)

    Non-wrapped natural portraits (for babies over 3 weeks to 6 weeks)

    Wrapped (fully swaddled) newborn portraits in props

    Family and sibling portraits (incl. 2 adults and up to 2 siblings)

    Use of our existing collection of props, accessories and backdrops

    Professionally edited with standard natural skin re-touching

    *Best suited to babies up to 3 weeks of age.  Less posed more natural results expected for babies over 3 weeks to 6 weeks.  To ensure availability, pre-booking before birth is recommended. 

  • Full Newborn Session Package

  • $895
  • Studio session (up to 3 hours)

    20 high resolution digital images

    Corresponding 5" x 7" prints

    Pre-session design consultation and session guide

    Private online gallery with up to 30 images to choose from

    Baby led posed unwrapped newborn portraits (for babies up to 3 weeks old)

    Non-wrapped natural portraits (for babies over 3 weeks to 6 weeks)

    Wrapped (fully swaddled) newborn portraits in props

    Family and sibling portraits (incl. 2 adults and up to 2 siblings)

    Use of our existing collection of props, accessories and backdrops

    Professionally edited with natural skin re-touching

    *Best suited to babies up to 3 weeks of age.  Less posed more natural results expected for babies over 3 weeks to 6 weeks.  To ensure availability, pre-booking before birth is recommended. 

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Printed Products

Fine art prints with art mount start at $85.

Fine art canvas wall mounts start at $165.

Premium metal wall mounts start at $215.

Traditional famed fine art wall mounts start at $290.

Acrylic wall mounts start at $400.

Additional Digital Images:

Single digital images $50 each

5 additional digital images $ 200

10 additional digital images $ 320

When to Book

Posed newborn photography is time sensitive. Best posed results are achieved in the first 3 weeks of life with less posed more natural results expected for babies over 3 weeks to 6 weeks of age.  We recommend booking in after your 12 week scan to ensure availability in the first 3 weeks after birth.  When babies are still this fresh we can comfortably sculpt them into the classic posed newborn photography positions you see in our portfolio.  Newborns under 3 weeks are less aware of being frequently moved and adjusted, are easily settled and are still flexible enough to hold their legs curled up to the chest in fetal position thus keeping them modest when unclothed.  This makes the experience much more comfortable for them, gives you the opportunity to pay in installments or even let friends and family know they can contribute to the cost as a gift.

We welcome older babies up to 6 weeks old with the understanding that our sessions are baby led and less posed more natural side and back positions are possible after 3 weeks. Parents of older newborns can expect beautiful awake moments, close-ups of a newborns gaze, semi posed positions suited to an awake moving baby and wrapped sleepy portraits in props.  For safety reasons, forward facing poses require a newborn to be very asleep and relaxed.   We incorporate the same newborn props and styling into older newborn sessions, adapting posing to your baby's level of alertness, comfort and safety.

About the session

Newborn sessions are scheduled in the morning on set days per week. Our sessions are baby led and take into consideration each babies individual temperament in determining what works best for each baby on the day.  Digital only and Full Newborn Session packages allow time to photograph newborns in classic posed minimalist positions, in props (baskets, buckets, crates etc.) and with family.   A mini newborn session allows time for photographs of your baby wrapped laying in props (i.e. buckets, baskets, crates etc.) and photos with parents only.  We use a safe newborn posing surface for photographs of your baby posed into newborn positions and adorn your baby with beautiful flowing wraps, hair flowers, beanies and accessories.  Digital only and full newborn sessions averages between 2.5 - 3  hours stopping for top up feeds throughout to keep your baby very sleepy, comfortable and settled.  A mini newborn session is fast paced, takes up to one hour and is done with your baby wrapped (swaddled).. Siblings participating in a digital only or full newborn package are welcome to attend in the last 30 minutes to participate in family photos after individual newborn photos are complete. This is a perfect amount of time to capture the connection between siblings and family.

Inclusions

Digital only newborn sessions start at $695, Full newborn sessions start at $895.  Mini newborn sessions start at $550. Pricing is inclusive of a $150 non-refundable session fee due on booking.  All newborn sessions include use of our existing range of specialty sourced newborn wraps, blankets, backdrops, hand felted layers, wool layers, prop fillers, hair flowers, bonnets and accessories.  Mini newborn sessions are fast paced and include wrapped only portraits of your baby in props plus parent portraits. Digital only and Full newborn sessions include both posed non wrapped portraits (for babies up to 3 weeks), portraits in props and a selection of family images inclusive of 2 adults and siblings. Images are individually hand retouched and presented for selection in a private online viewing gallery.  We are a full service studio and provide clients a pre-session consultation, comprehensive session guide, ongoing communication and a design questionnaire to personalize your experience.

Newborn Safety

Safety and the comfort of your baby is prioritized above everything else at your session.  We follow each baby's lead with what they are and aren't comfortable doing and will never force them into a pose that causes them distress or compromises their safety.. Specific poses require the hands of an assistant to support a baby into position with the end result achieved through advanced composite editing techniques to remove hands post-process.

Our photographer Bronwyn, is trained in all aspects of newborn safety, having completed one to one in person training and workshops.  Bronwyn is a graduate member of the International Newborn Photography Association , has 8 plus years experience, is insured, registered, fully immunized and has an established health and safety policy.  In addition, Bronwyn has completed Infection Control Training for COVID-19 with the Australian Government Department of Health and has an established covid-safe plan.  We adhere to best industry practice for newborn safety during sessions and will:

    • never leave a baby unattended in a prop or on a newborn posing bag
    • never force a baby into pose
    • use composite editing for poses, props and positions that require an assistants hands supporting the baby
    • will always use the safety strap on the camera
    • will never put a baby inside a glass prop or inside a prop that could break
    • will never leave a sibling unattended with a newborn
    • will recommend that siblings do not attend the full duration of a session to enable the photographer to focus entirely on your newborns safety.

Newborn Photography Tips for Expectant Parents

Posed newborn photography is a once in a lifetime opportunity in a very small window of opportunity.  To assist you prepare and time your booking for best results we've put together some helpful tips for expectant parents.

Top 10 reasons to choose Bronwyn Parsons Photography

    1. We are a professional full service business which means we fully re-touch all images presented, photograph with a finished print in mind and invest much more time with you behind the scenes than just providing a photo session date and photos.
    2. We invest a considerable amount of time in planning your session, talking with you throughout the process to personalise your session and ensure you're fully prepared.
    3. Awarded the babyinfo top ten newborn photographers award in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and named by the RiotACT as one of Canberra's top photographers in 2019 and 2020,  we also have many happy client reviews available online to back this up.
    4. Our extensive experience in the technical aspects of photography and lighting means you can be confident the images we produce are of a consistently high standard.
    5. We've invested in specialized training, countless workshops and professional development to ensure we have the skills and knowledge to safely handle and transition a newborn through a series of poses. We are fully immunized, operate a registered business, insured and a graduate member of the International Newborn Photography Association. having completed one to one training with one of Australia's most talented and best photographers Hello Baby Photography
    6. We care about the little details, about the things that are meaningful to you.  Our design questionnaire and pre-session consultation is a two way opportunity to share information and jointly design your session.
    7. We practice composite editing during post-processing to remove hands supporting newborns positioned on an arm, in a parents hands, to create the illusion of suspended slings and baskets, for outdoor and creative edits or in poses that require hands supporting the baby at all times.
    8. We've invested time in developing advanced post-processing skills allowing us to undertake specialized newborn skin retouching and produce a custom signature look without the use of actions or automation.  We take time to correct common newborn skin conditions post-process including baby acne, newborn skin flakes, uneven skin tones, jaundice and area's where the skin is highly saturated in reds and magenta.
    9. Our photographer specializes in newborn photography, we don't use several photographers specializing in other forms of photography.  With over 8 years experience and hundreds of newborn babies photographed,  you can expect safety, quality and consistency.  Our photographer consistently produces amazingly beautiful work that exceeds our clients expectations.
    10. Our sessions are baby led.  This means you can be confident we will not force your baby into a pose they are not comfortable with, that we will be respectful, gentle, patient and treat each baby with kindness and love.

Frequently Asked Questions

Newborn Photography FAQ's

When should newborn photos be taken

Newborns are best photographed in unwrapped posed positions in the first 3 weeks of life.  Apart from being very sleepy and easily settled, babies this new can hold their legs curled to the chest which keeps them modest when being photographed nude.  Less posed results can be expected in unwrapped positions (available in full or digital only newborn packages only) for older babies over 3 weeks to 6 weeks.  A newborn mini session is done with your baby fully wrapped rather than loosely draped in a wrap and can be done up until six weeks by which time most newborns grow out of newborn props.

What is posed newborn photography?

Posed newborn photography involves transitioning a newborn into a series of non-swaddled unclothed posed newborn positions.  In comparison, lifestyle photography captures real-life moments, is less posed, less staged with a larger portion of images with parents holding the baby.  A wrapped mini newborn session is a mix of lifestyle and styled. It involves fully swaddling a baby (i.e. arms, legs, body concealed by a snug wrap) and photographing them in back laying positions in styled prop scenes.

What is the cost of a newborn photography session?

Mini newborn sessions start at $550. Babies are wrapped (i.e. arms, legs, body concealed in a full snug wrap) for the full duration of the session.  A mini session is fast paced and allows time for photographs with parents only. Our digital only package is priced at $695 and includes unwrapped posed photos, wrapped photos in props and photos with parents and siblings.  A full newborn session includes a greater number of digital images, the same inclusions as a digital only package and (20) 5 x 7" loose colour prints.

Are family included?

Our digital only and full newborn packages include family photos of immediate household members (i.e.2 adults, up to 2 siblings and your baby).  Newborn Mini sessions are fast paced and allow time for photographs with parents only (i.e. 2 adults)

Do you charge a session fee?

Pricing is inclusive of a $150 non refundable session fee payable on booking to secure dates,  This is not an additional fee.  It is however not refundable in the event of cancellation.

What's included?

Our focus is creating unique artful images photographed with purpose rather than providing bulk snapshots with minimal difference between frames. All newborn sessions include use of our existing range of specialty sourced wraps, blankets, backdrops, hand felted layers, wool layers, prop fillers, hair flowers, bonnets and accessories.  Mini newborn sessions are fast paced and include wrapped only portraits (i.e. arms, legs, body concealed in a snug swaddle) of your baby in props plus parent portraits.  The full newborn and digital only packages include non-wrapped portraits (best posed results up to 3 weeks with less posed results expected for babies over 3 weeks to 6 weeks), wrapped portraits in props and a selection of family images incl. of immediate family up to 5 persons.  Images are individually hand retouched and presented for selection in a private online viewing gallery.  All clients receive a  pre-session consultation, comprehensive session guide, ongoing communication and a design questionnaire to personalize the experience.

What is a print release?

A print release provides the artists permission to reproduce digital images in printed form.  A print release does not transfer copyright or provide permission to modify images.

When is the best time to book a newborn session

A limited number of posed newborn sessions are scheduled per calendar month.  Booking up to 3 months in advance is recommended to secure availability.   We generally schedule around two weeks after your due date and adjust as necessary if your baby arrives outside of this time frame.

Can I have the RAW images

Many hours are invested into planning, designing, artistically editing and presenting your images. We do not supply RAW unedited images, as is the case with most respected professional photographers.

What should I dress my baby in?

Your newborn will be unclothed for much of the session.  Our studio is kept very warm for your baby's comfort.  Flowing wraps and careful positioning of legs keep our little clients modest at all times.  No outfits are necessary, unless you have a special outfit or family heirloom you'd like included.

Are siblings welcome?

Siblings participating in our digital only or full newborn package are welcome to attend the family portion of the shoot in the last 30 minutes of the session.  This is a perfect amount of time to maintain their enthusiasm and to capture the connection between siblings and family.

Are prints included?

(20) 5 x 7" loose colour prints are included in the full newborn package.  Custom wall art, loose prints, matted prints or enlargements are available to purchase separately.  We don't have awkward in person ordering appointments. The products are optional and available to purchase if desired.  We can of course help you with sizing and recommendations on products to suit your lifestyle and budget if asked but the products are totally optional with a no push approach from us.

What products do you offer?

We offer fine art print enlargements, personalized boxed sets of fine art prints in acid free mount boards, personalized artisan albums, personalized boxed sets of prints, floating premium metal wall mounts, floating acyrilic wall mounts, traditional framed fine art prints, fine art canvas stretched over a hardwood frame and budget friendly poly composite canvas stretched over a pine frame.

Why do photographers wrap babies?

Newborns are curled up tight and snug in utero rather like having the security of a big hug around them at all times.  When a baby is born, that constant hug is gone and they spend that first couple of months adapting to the sounds, senses and spaces around them  When a baby is startled it feels much like they're falling.  They will suddenly fling their arms and legs out, arch their back and then curl everything in again.  Most babies will cry and wake in response to being abruptly woken from being startled. In a photography context when there is a limited time to capture variety of images to choose from, wrapping hugs your baby and is soothing and calming for them.  This enables the photographer to progress through the session in a set timeframe and allows your baby to sleep undisturbed.

Can I have a discount?

Capturing images at the session is a smallest portion of the overall service and time spent on each project.  Like all business, there are also several ongoing costs involved in delivering a service and we are unable to negotiate pricing.

When can I see my images?

Images are individually hand edited by the photographer and presented fully retouched. Processing for on time payments is up to 20 business days (excluding weekends and public holidays) after the shoot date.  Processing for late payments is up to 20 business days after the receipt of payment.  Business days are Monday to Friday and do not include weekends or public holidays. Digital images are delivered in a private online gallery.  Printed products are delivered by collection from the studio.

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