Held & Home
An intimate newborn session capturing your first precious days together...
The newborn days are hazy, beautiful, and heartbreakingly fleeting. One minute you're breathing in that sweet baby smell, and the next—they're outgrowing the tiniest onesie you own.
These sessions are slow, gentle, and centred around you and your baby. No awkward posing or ticking clocks here. Just honest, heartfelt moments captured in the comfort of your home.
Need to pause for a feed? A change? A cuddle that just can’t be rushed? We’re on baby time. Always.
I’ll bring along a curated collection of soft wraps, neutral props, and cozy textures—but the real magic is in those quiet glances, little yawns, and the way your baby fits perfectly in your arms.
These are the memories you’ll come back to again and again—not because they’re polished, but because they’re real.
You’ll look at these images and feel the soft weight of your baby all over again. That little swirl of hair, the way they curl into your chest, the sleepy smiles. These aren’t just photos of your newborn—they’re your proof that you were there, soaking them in, even through the blur of it all. One day, they’ll look back at these too, and see how deeply loved they’ve always been.
Most new parents come to me running on little sleep and a whole lot of love—and unsure if they even have the energy for a session. That’s okay. These sessions are gentle, slow, and entirely baby-led. I’ll walk in, camera in one hand and calm energy in the other, ready to turn your everyday moments into art.
The end result? A gallery that makes you cry (in the best way) and reminds you:
you were doing an incredible job.
My approach is simple: I want to capture the essence of your family’s story—every laugh, every quiet moment, and the love that fills the spaces between.
These sessions aren’t about stiff poses or perfection; they’re about connection. The little gestures. The sleepy stretches. The quiet joy of just being together. We’ll embrace the real, the raw, and the ridiculously tender—because that’s where the magic lives.
You’ll love this if…
You want to preserve every tiny stretch, yawn, and sleepy snuggle of your baby’s early days.
You’re after photos that feel like a warm hug, not a styled magazine shoot.
You love the idea of a calm, baby-led session with no pressure and all the heart.
You’d rather stay cozy at home than head to a studio.
You believe these first days deserve to be remembered—not just for how they looked, but how they felt.
“For our newborn shoot you could absolutely tell that Nicole has a background as an Early Childhood Teacher, she was so sweet and confident with our little baby.
I also didn’t want super posed unnatural photos, and Nicole captured such natural moments that truly feel like a snapshot of the time - we will cherish these for years to come!”
Everything You Need for a beautiful, baby-led session:
Planning Chat – We’ll kick things off with a relaxed phone or email chat to get to know each other, talk through your hopes, style, and how to make the session feel totally “you.”
In-Home Session – There’s no place like home—especially when it comes to newborns. I’ll come to you, so you can stay in your comfy clothes and soak up all the baby snuggles, stress-free.
Styling & Prep Support – I’ll guide you through what to wear (and what to avoid) so you feel comfy, confident, and camera-ready. Plus, I bring a curated collection of wraps, outfits, and natural props for bub.
Two Hour Session – These are slow, baby-paced sessions. Whether we stop for a feed, a cuddle, or a change, there’s no rush. Just calm, cozy connection.
Sneak Peek Slideshow – A handful of precious moments set to music. Prepare for goosebumps (and possibly a few happy tears).
Private Gallery – 25 hand-edited high-res images, ready for you to download, share, and print. Want to keep every last smirk, stretch, and snuggle? Upgrade to the full gallery for $200.
Pro Print Shop Access – Order beautiful, heirloom-quality prints and products directly from your gallery—because these fleeting moments deserve to live beyond your screen.
What’s Included in Your Experience...
Perfect for capturing the slow, sacred beauty of those early weeks.
⪼ A relaxed, in-home newborn session (up to 2 hours) tailored to your baby’s rhythm
⪼ 25 professionally edited high-res images that capture the raw, tender connection
⪼ A curated selection of wraps, props, and newborn outfits (you don’t need to bring a thing)
⪼ An online gallery to view, download, and share your images
⪼ Access to a professional print shop to turn memories into heirlooms
Want them all? Upgrade to the full gallery for $200.
From
$449
You won’t just see these images—you’ll remember how they felt in your arms.
Tiny, warm, yours.
Together, we’ll create images that feel as warm and real as the moments they capture—images that will pull you right back to these early days, when everything was new and your world had just grown by one tiny heartbeat.
This isn’t just a photoshoot.
It’s your baby’s first chapter—captured gently and honestly, with all the love in the world.
Let’s make sure you never forget how it felt to hold them this small.
