KILLARNEY NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER
Images that feel authentic and timeless. Memories that speak to your soul now and forever
Gentle and authentic studio and at home NEWBORN photography
Welcoming a new baby and those first precious days, when the newborns are teeny tiny, feels like the time stops around you. Getting to know your new little one, memorising every little bit of flaky skin, silky soft hair and that newborn curl, like they’re still in the womb. I can promise these are the moments you long to go back to, when your children are all grown.
They stay so little for such a short time and before you know it, you might have forgotten what the brand new newborn was like.
I capture your baby just as they are, when they've just come to this world. Photographing newborns takes some special skill, patience and most of all - love. I have over 8 years years of experience in newborn photography, newborn safety and my approach is baby-led, calm and unhurried photoshoot where the focus is on capturing authentic connection and love between your family on this very special fleeting moment with a new newborn.
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A newborn photoshoot takes place, when the baby is ideally 6-14 days old. A few days after you've settled back home, but before they go through the first big growth spurt at around age of 3 weeks. The booking is made for your 40-week due date and then adjusted as your baby arrives.
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The photoshoot takes about 2-3 hours and is done in my warm and contemporary studio in Killarney town or I travel to your home.
The baby will be warm and safe throughout.
I'm confident and experienced handling babies and can read their cues pretty accurately and my aim is to make the experience memorable and relaxed for the whole family.
Love, Sara xxx
STUDIO newborn PHOTOSHOOT PACKAGE
Suitable for up to 14 days from birth
2-3 hour relaxed photoshoot at my studio
Both individual & family portraits included
My editing time
Access to a private online gallery
10 fully edited high resolution digital images
with 3 complimentary premium lustre prints in size A4
option to purchase extra images
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Item I recommend enquiring and finalising your booking right after the 20-week anatomy scan or earlier as my diary tends to book a few months in advance.
But always get in touch even if your little one has freshly arrived, if by chance I happen to have space for you.
Please note that newborn photoshoots generally take place on weekday mornings.
If you will require a Saturday appointment (because of older children, that are at school), note me about this at the time of the booking and it should be no problem at all :)
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I pencil in the Newborn photoshoot booking provisionally for the 40 week due date and then when the baby is actually born, we finalise the booking for when the baby is 6-14-days old. Day 11/12 usually being the best as you have then time to get to know your new baby a little baby, but they are still sleepy and tiny.
I only take a set amount of bookings per month so this way I can accommodate you weather your baby is born early or late (or just in time ◡̈ )
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Yes for all photoshoot bookings I take a 50e booking fee to secure the booking to my diary.
The remaining balance is due on the day of the photoshoot or can be paid in two instalments leading up to the date.
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For twin newborn photoshoots the timeframe is slightly more flexible.
In the booking I note both 4o-week due date and 37-week date (as this is usually the latest you’re having the babies). Once the babies are born we decide on the best possible date usually between those two original dates depending on the babies’ birth weight and possible medical needs.
I have photographed many many sets of twins over my career so far and though it make take a little more planning, they are in safe hands and we always take photos of the babies individually as well as together and with family.
There is no extra cost for multiple babies.
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In the event of either baby or mom needing extra medical attention, we will adjust the photoshoot date so you have first time to settle in home or we can discuss and older baby photoshoot option.
Over the years, my little customers have made an early appearance from 23-weeks onwards, some full term babies have needed extra days in the nicu, moms have have had to be checked in and where these only happen once in a while, I have faced many different scenarios.
Your newborn photoshoot will then possibly be delayed, but all the more meaningful, when it happe
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After the booking is confirmed, I will send you an information pack on what to bring, how to style yourselves etc.
But I also have an extensive customer wardrobe for the newborns full of seasonally changing beautiful delicate outfits that photograph especially well so you don’t need to purchase anything just the photoshoot in mind.
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Yes - absolutely!
All my newborn photoshoots are centred around you as a family unit, weather it’s just parents with a newborn or with siblings and parents. I especially adore portraying the new family dynamic.
I have toys and books for the older children to have a look at whilst in studio or they can pop out for a little walk around town, if they get restless.
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A Newborn photoshoot with me is a relaxed, unhurried experience and you can expect it to take 2h-3h (especially if your whole family is joining in).
All my photoshoots are baby-led so we factor in time for baby’s potential feeding breaks, nappy changing, cuddles - all things essential to make the experience run smoothly and I can assure you with all the experience I have with newborn photoshoot from over 8 years, you are in safe good hands.
I want you to have plenty of wonderful memories to look back on, and I want you to be able to relax and enjoy the experience.
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Your private online viewing gallery will normally range between 35-50 different images.
I try and give you as many as possible from the session.
You get full printing rights with your photoshoot package and any extra images that you purchase.
Extra digital images priced at 15€
10 Extra digital images 115€
All images in your gallery 180€
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I try to have all fully edited viewing galleries out within 30 days.
STUDIO NEWBORN PHOTOSHOOT FAQ
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AT HOME newborn PHOTOSHOOT PACKAGE
Suitable for up to 14 days from birth
2-3 hour relaxed photoshoot at your home
Both individual & family portraits included
My editing time
Access to a private online gallery
Travel fee up to 60km from Killarney included
Extra distance travel fee applies for locations further at 1€ per kilometre thereafter
10 fully edited high resolution digital images
with 3 complimentary premium lustre prints in size A4
Receive 50€ studio credit when booking both maternity & newborn sessions at the same time
option to purchase extra images
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In an at home newborn photoshoots the portraits and more candid moments are photographed around your own house.
Your newborn is posed in your own arms and also possibly in their own bassinet/Moses basket or on a bed.
Typically we use the sitting room or master bedroom, but this can be decided, once I’ve seen your space and how the natural light falls in your home.
In general; the studio set up is modern, simple and contemporary and an at home session is a lifestyle photoshoot of precious moments with your newborn on their first days at home.
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Item I recommend enquiring and finalising your booking right after the 20-week anatomy scan or earlier as my diary tends to book a few months in advance.
But always get in touch even if your little one has freshly arrived, if by chance I happen to have space for you.
Please note that newborn photoshoots generally take place on weekday mornings.
If you will require a Saturday appointment (because of older children, that are at school), note me about this at the time of the booking and it should be no problem at all :)
-
I pencil in the Newborn photoshoot booking provisionally for the 40 week due date and then when the baby is actually born, we finalise the booking for when the baby is 6-14-days old. Day 11/12 usually being the best as you have then time to get to know your new baby a little baby, but they are still sleepy and tiny.
I only take a set amount of bookings per month so this way I can accommodate you weather your baby is born early or late (or just in time ◡̈ )
-
For twin newborn photoshoots the timeframe is slightly more flexible.
In the booking I note both 4o-week due date and 37-week date (as this is usually the latest you’re having the babies). Once the babies are born we decide on the best possible date usually between those two original dates depending on the babies’ birth weight and possible medical needs.
I have photographed many many sets of twins over my career so far and though it make take a little more planning, they are in safe hands and we always take photos of the babies individually as well as together and with family.
There is no extra cost for multiple babies.
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Yes for all photoshoot bookings I take a 50e booking fee to secure the booking to my diary.
The remaining balance is due on the day of the photoshoot or can be paid in two instalments leading up to the date.
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For the pop-up studio, all I need is a small floorspace 2mx2m and typically we might move furniture around a small bit, but you don’t need to make any massive arrangements for me.
After the booking is confirmed, I will send you an information pack on tips how to get the house ready how to style yourselves etc.
But I also have an extensive customer wardrobe for the newborns full of seasonally changing beautiful delicate outfits that photograph especially well so you don’t need to purchase anything just the photoshoot in mind. I will bring wraps, blankets and outfits for the baby with me.
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A Newborn photoshoot with me is a relaxed, unhurried experience and you can expect it to take 2h-3h (especially if your whole family is joining in).
All my photoshoots are baby-led so we factor in time for baby’s potential feeding breaks, nappy changing, cuddles - all things essential to make the experience run smoothly and I can assure you with all the experience I have with newborn photoshoot from over 8 years, you are in safe good hands.
I want you to have plenty of wonderful memories to look back on, and I want you to be able to relax and enjoy the experience.
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Yes - absolutely!
All my newborn photoshoots are centred around you as a family unit, weather it’s just parents with a newborn or with siblings and parents. I especially adore portraying the new family dynamic.
I have toys and books for the older children to have a look at whilst in studio or they can pop out for a little walk around town, if they get restless.
-
Your private online viewing gallery will normally range between 35-50 different images.
I try and give you as many as possible from the session.
You get full printing rights with your photoshoot package and any extra images that you purchase.
Extra digital images priced at 15€
10 Extra digital images 115€
All images in your gallery 180€
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I try to have all fully edited viewing galleries out within 30 days.
at home NEWBORN PHOTOSHOOT FAQ
“I didn’t know how important these newborn photos would become over time.
Newborns change so quickly - I’m so grateful I can go back to all the little details of those first precious days. As a first-time-mom I was almost wishing the time away and it all is a bit of a blur, but I’m so happy I’m in the photos too” - Amy O’C
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