Nicola Muir Photography - Gosport Specialist Newborn Photographer - Baby Hugo - Newborn Portrait Session - Full Gallery

​When this little chap's Mummy contacted me to book in his Newborn Portrait Session I was so super excited to meet him and to welcome a brand new family to the studio. Mummy Emily had been desperately searching for the perfect Newborn Portrait Specialist to capture these most fleeting, first family moments with their sweet boy and just so happened to see my name pop up on her Facebook feed after one of her friends visited my studio for her little one's newborn session. 

​​​The adorable Hugo was born towards the end of the last lockdown, so by the time we were able to book his session in, he was already 7 weeks old. Newbies usually visit the studio when they are around 2 weeks old, as this is when they are so wonderfully brand new and tend to be most sleepy and curly as they cosy up into those womb-like poses.  This is not to say that there is a cut off point for a newborn session, as all babies are different and sometimes little ones and their parents need a little more time to adjust to their new lives, so visit me slightly later on. 

​A slightly older newborn will likely be more alert, wanting to keep an eye on what's going on and they may want to freestyle with the posing, relaxing in to their own comfy, little poses, whilst flashing their sweet expressions and gurgles.

In order to create my beautiful, varied galleries of awake, sleepy, posed and relaxed portraits, it may mean that the session takes a little longer with lots of extra Sshhh's and cuddles to soothe them off to sleep. But we will always have all the time that we could need to ensure that you and your baby are super comfy and happy during your session, so we can all just go with your little one's flow. 

Two of my absolute favourite plus points of photographing older newborns includes adorable eye contact and squidge! Back rolls and chunky thighs are just the best!! And Hugo provided both of these by the bucket full!

​It is always so wonderful to be able to include some awake portraits during a Newborn Session, when that babe gazes up at you and fills you with wonder about what might be going through their little mind. When I am able to capture those tiny, micro expressions and the beginning of that little baby's unique character starting to reveal itself, it really is a joy to, not only witness, but be able to preserve that moment and give it back to my clients for them to hold on to forever.  

Hugo has the most beautiful, pale blue eyes and the most captivating gaze as he looked directly at me, as if my camera wasn't even there. His little expression looking so innocent, and yet wise and pensive at the same time. In reality, that connection of beautiful, direct eye contact will have just lasted for the shortest of moments, but I caught it! And now that moment will live on and act as a time capsule taking us right back to the start, to his very first Portrait Session, when he was so tiny and so very new.   

​​The family portraits that we created during the session are just so lovely, with Hugo staring down the camera throughout and there was such a wonderful connecting between them all. And that little laughing shot with his Dad is just the sweetest! I think the family portraits are one of the most important (and potentially overlooked) parts of the Newborn Session experience.

I get it, you are probably feeling like hell right now, absolutely shell shocked, overwhelmed, in pain and exhausted and yet feeling this incredible love for this tiny being and a new love for your partner that you didn't even know existed before. It's a lot to get your head around and I totally understand why the idea of getting in front of a camera may be pretty far down on your to-do list right now.

​But look, look at that tiny baby, look how small they are in your arms, and look how much they have already changed since they were born. And look at you, you're parents now! Your hearts and bodies have created, grown and safely delivered a new human in to the world! That's frickin incredible! You have created life and started (or added to) your family, this really is a life changing moment that must be documented, given credit for and cherished while you can. Because in a pretty short while, your baby wont be that tiny anymore and wont fit in your arms in quite the same way and nothing will ever be quite so new anymore. Its such a delicate and precious time.​   

Honestly, I just loved every single one of Hugo's portraits. I love the colour pallet that Mum chose, focusing on delicate neutral tones with a hint of soft green to compliment the décor in their home and nursery. Plus the selection of personal items that they brought along to be incorporated in to the session were just perfect. I particularly loved the wooden name sign and the rustic rainbow that meant so much to this family and their Rainbow Baby.  And his eyes, those wonderful blue eyes, just absolutely made this session for me!

​Plus, what an absolutely LOVELY family they are! Such a sweet couple who were so very appreciative of the experience they had at the studio and the time I spent creating their portraits for them. We chatted so much and I feel that I've already gotten to know them pretty well. Plus they have an adorable doggie (who has his own Instagram page... @ralphiewoocockapoo ) who will absolutely be making a star appearance at their next Portrait Session, which I am already way too excited for! 

So, without any further ado, I thought I would take this opportunity to share Hugo's full newborn gallery with you. This will give any lovely, new clients who have yet to visit the studio, a little insight in to my beautiful Newborn Portrait Sessions and the magic that is created during your time with me.

Of course, each session is bespoke to each family and is created following lots of planning, and pre session telephone consultations which is so much fun and means that I am able to create a gallery of portraits and stunning pieces of Wall Art for your home that you are going to fall in love with again and again. No two sessions are the same, but I do have a selection of signature poses and a creative style that I love and will always return to, so hopefully this should give you a feel for what you can expect when you bring your sweet babe to the Nicola Muir Photography studio.

(Make sure to click on each image to enlarge it and see the uncropped, high resolution version) 
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Hugo's Newborn Portrait Session

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