Last weekend, I had the absolute privilege of photographing newborn baby Alexander. He was born at 35 weeks to Natasha and Joe, after an extremely stressful pregnancy. He was one day short of his due date when I met him and his family.

Sleeping baby

Alexander is the first newborn I have photographed since I decided to turn professional so he is extra special.

Still asleep

I used natural light through a window. Unfortunately the weather was wet and dull, but I managed to make the best of the available light.

In a basket

Alexander is very sweet, and pulled the cutest expressions!

What are you doing with that thing?

For a baby so tiny, he has plenty of personality and it was lovely to meet him.

Peeping up from the blanket

He didn’t sleep a lot, but with the help of his mum, I managed to get a few shots of him sleeping.

More sleeping

I really enjoyed this session – it was wonderful to meet Natasha at last, and Alexander is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you very much to Natasha and Joe for letting me borrow your sweet little boy!

There are plenty more to come, however due to my workload (and marathon training) over these last and next few weeks, I am only doing ten at a time from each session and will return to the rest when it is quieter in April.

I hopefully have another newborn to do shortly, and if anyone knows of any other newborns or about-to-be newborns, I am still seeking them (and maternity) for free portfolio-building sessions – these are the only new sessions I am booking for free at this stage.

To come in the next few days – portraits of Jo in the studio.. the first model for my new lights!