PACKAGES | GALLERY | FAQ
You'll relax while I work my magic creating images of your baby's first days, and of course siblings and family if you wish.
I take a £50 deposit to secure your session which is then taken off the package price.
Please contact me from your 12 week scan to book using your due date. Then once your baby arrives we will arrange your session. Preferably as close to 5 days old as possible.
If you have only just found me and you have already had your little one, please message me and we can arrange your session.
For sleepy pictures I recommend that your session takes place between 5-21 days old. For babies over 21 days old, I will of course still photograph them it just means certain poses may not be possible depending on how baby sleeps.
After your session I will send you a link to your private password protected online gallery where you can see and download your images. Your prints will come in the post separately.
• 10 PROFESSIONALLY RETOUCHED DIGITAL IMAGES
• UP TO 4 HOURS COVERAGE
• USE OF ALL PROPS, WRAPS, ETC.
• ONLINE GALLERY OF IMAGES
• FAMILY & SIBLING INCLUDED IF WANTED
• 15 PROFESSIONALLY RETOUCHED DIGITAL IMAGES
• 15 x 6x4" PRINTS
• 1 x 8x10" PRINT
• UP TO 4 HOURS COVERAGE
• USE OF ALL PROPS, WRAPS, ETC.
• ONLINE GALLERY OF IMAGES
• FAMILY & SIBLING INCLUDED IF WANTED
• 20 PROFESSIONALLY RETOUCHED DIGITAL IMAGES
• 20 x 6x4" PRINTS
• 2 x FRAMED 8x10" PRINTS
• USB WITH 20 IMAGES INCLUDED AS STANDARD
• £25 TOWARDS BABY SESSION OF YOUR CHOICE
• UP TO 4 HOURS COVERAGE
• USE OF ALL PROPS, WRAPS, ETC.
• ONLINE GALLERY OF IMAGES
• FAMILY & SIBLING INCLUDED IF WANTED
USB WITH PURCHASED IMAGES
£25
LITTLE MOMENTS PHOTOBOOK
£30
ACRYLIC PHOTO BLOCK
£50
CANVASES/LARGE PRINTS
PRICES ON REQUEST
WHEN YOU BOOK A NEWBORN SESSION YOU CAN ADD ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MATERNITY SESSIONS DISCOUNTED!
SILVER
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*£99 when booked with a newborn session.
GOLD
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*£149 when booked with a newborn session.
(Click here for full maternity packages and gallery).
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"Amazing newborn shoot with Melissa, the pictures are everything we could have hoped for. Melissa was super friendly and professional and so good at helping get our little one settled during the session. There were so many lovely outfits and props available to choose from. Melissa listens to exactly what you’re after so she can capture the perfect photos, would highly recommend!"
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"Thank you so much Melissa for the photos of our baby, we love them! Melissa was great with my baby and is really calm and patient when needing breaks etc. Melissa understood everything we wanted and got some really good pictures, 100% recommend we can’t wait to have some more photos with her!"
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"Amazing experience, would highly recommend to anyone looking to have a newborn shoot, Melissa was great with baby and accommodated for breaks for changes and feeds, would give more than 5 stars if possible. Will definitely be back in the future."
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"Had an amazing relaxed experience with Melissa!
Very patient and friendly and gave some great recommendations for props and pose ideas.
She captured some beautiful images that we will treasure forever. 🤍✨ Thankyou so so much xxx"
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"highly professional, patient, friendly and understanding while shooting our newborn 💙 never once felt rushed and the photos are beautiful, highly recommended... thank you so much xx"
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"We visited Melissa with our ten day old boy and she was absolutely fantastic with him. He was a little restless and Melissa made us feel at ease and invited us to come back for a 2nd attempt which was again a great experience with some amazing final photos 😁.
Very friendly and calm atmosphere, will be returning to Melissa for future photography 🥰❤️"
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"My partner and I have just had a maternity photo shoot and I’ve had the best experience through Melissa sadler’s photography. She made us feel very welcome, at ease and it felt like we already knew her. I would highly recommend the photos looked unreal and she truly made me feel like a princess. I will 1000% be coming once my little man is born for a newborn shoot. Thank you once again for a one in a lifetime opportunity and experience. I will never forget it. Xx"
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"Melissa did our daughters newborn shoot and we can't recommend enough, she was so patience and professional. The whole time we was there she made us feel so comfortable in such a carming setting. She handled our little girl so well, nothing was too much for her, give us breaks to be able to feed and change her.
The photos we received was fab! We will definitely be back for more special moments to be captured! We 100% recommend Melissa!
Thanks again xx"
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"It was an absolute pleasure having a photo shoot with Melissa. She dealt with me and my boys so professionally, the boys were very comfortable and Melissa co-operated with them so wonderfully especially my newborn. It was amazing to see her patience with the baby. The photos are amazing. I can’t wait to use her again for more lovely photos."
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"We came for newborn photo’s when Robyn was 8 days old, the studio was great with plenty of props and outfit’s to chose from. Melissa was lovely and was great with Robyn, she was very patient and interactive when Robyn was a little cranky lol, We had plenty of photo’s at different sizes sent to us by post that were very professional and had a personal touch also. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a photographer🥰"
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"We've had a newborn shoot and a Christmas one with Melissa, she's really friendly and professional and the children loved her, she was also really patient with our baby when he wasn't keen on having his photo took, she helped calmed him down and caught some amazing photos ❤ We'll definitely be back for more thank you xx"
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"Super pleased with our newborn shoot and photos. Melissa was really professional and I felt like our baby boy was in safe hands. He was only 9 days old but Melissa was so great and gentle with him we were so at ease with her taking his pictures and dressing him. She is brilliant with babies and the photos we received were amazing. They are all over our house 🙂"
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"WOW! We have just received the photos from our new born shoot with Melissa. We are sat here with teary eyes looking through them they are absolutely amazing. Melissa made the whole experience so enjoyable and was so patient with baby Grace. We have already booked in our 1 year cake smash and can't wait. Highly recommended for anyone who is looking for a photographer. Thank you SO much Melissa. We will cherish these forever :):) xxx"
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"After several recommendations we booked Melissa for our new born photo shoot. Romello was just 10 days old and I felt comfortable and happy he was in very safe hands with Melissa when putting him in to his picture perfect position.
She was a natural at settling him straight back to sleep throughout the afternoon.
We had sibling photos included within the package, I can't thank Melissa enough for making her feel so at ease and enjoy her experience she can't wait to return!"
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"Melissa was absolutely fantastic! We booked both a maternity session and a newborn session. 1000% we would book everything with Melissa, she is so talented and extremely patient. Melissa will work around your babies schedule and not her own which is amazing as we all know how babies can be. The quality of the photos WOW! I can’t fault anything from booking the sessions to receiving the photos."
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"I cant even begin to tell you how much I love our photos. You have made me cry with how beautiful they have turned out. Thank you for capturing my beautiful children❤️"
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Are you fully qualified in photography?
A.Yes. I have an A Level and a Bachelor of Arts Honour Degree in Photography.
I have been photographing newborns since 2019.
Do I have to pay a deposit to book?
A.I take a £50 deposit to secure your session which is then taken off the package price.
The remaining amount due is to be paid 1 week prior to your wedding date. This balance can be paid in instalments or in full,.
When should I book my session?
A.You can book your newborn session from as early as your 12 week scan, right through until after baby is here.
Booking in advance is recommended.
What age should my newborn be?
A.The prime time for your newborn photography session is between 5-14 days old.
If this is not possible, older babies are fine, they just may not be quite as sleepy.
If your little one is awake and happy we can also take this time to capture some of their amazing expressions.
How do I prepare for my newborn session?
A.Before your newborn session you will receive an information document that will include tips on how to prepare.
How long does the session last?
A.Newborn sessions usually last anything from 2-4 hours.
This allows plenty of time for your baby to feed and for any nappy changes or winding. We don't want baby to feel rushed.
There are refreshments such as tea/coffee, water, juice and chocolates. There are toilets just outside the studio also.
There is a very comfortable sofa for parents and siblings to sit on. Most of whom generally end up snoring!
How long does it take to receive my images?
A.Your online gallery will usually be ready between 2-3 weeks after your session date.
My baby is already born, is it too late to have a session?
A.The prime time for your newborn photography session is between 5-14 days old.
It is absolutely fine if your baby is already born. If they are older than 14 days, this is still fine.
The main difference is that babies tend to be not as sleepy after 14 days and sometimes don't like being wrapped/moved as much.
If your little one is awake and happy we can also take this time to capture some of their amazing expressions.
Will you be handling my baby?
A.Yes. Throughout the session I will handle your baby.
I will settle baby, pose baby and create the images you hope for.
If baby needs you, then of course I will hand baby back for feeding etc.
All you need to do is sit back and relax.
(Snoring is allowed and has happened many times!)
My baby has flakey skin. Is this a problem?
A.Absolutely not a problem. Almost all newborns have flaky skin to some extent.
If you would like me to reduce the visibility of the flakes in the images I can do.
Please message me on Facebook or complete the form.
You can also (try to) call me on 07814274230 or just ping me a Text and I will get back to you!