FAQS

Jennifer King  photography | Newborn session

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HOW DO I BOOK IN?

To book in, all you need to do is pay the £30 non refundable booking fee. This will secure your due date in my diary and guarantee you a newborn session. The session fee will be deducted from your chosen collection.

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WHEN SHOULD I BOOK?

Newborn photoshoots need to be booked in advance during pregnancy (anytime after your 20 week scan). Your due date is a guide date only, as the session date itself won't be confirmed until baby has arrived. Once baby is born, contact me within 48 hours so i can give you my next available slots to choose from. Please don't leave it longer than 48 hours to make contact as i will only have limited dates left to offer you. The session takes place at my studio in Larne within 14 days after your baby arrives. The session will last 1,2 or 3 hours depending on which package you decide to go for. * I book these sessions on weekdays only  only at 10am, 11am 11.30am or 12 am and 3.30pm *

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WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

 My studio is on the whole ground floor of my home which as a separate entrance from my home, which is located through the side black gate located at the front of my house.  During the session it can get  very warm, i use to rooms for my sessions It isn't the biggest space but its perfect for what i do.  I love including all those beautiful little details such as toes/hands/ hair/lips/flakey feet ...... these little details fade so fast and i feel they are some of the most precious memories. Parents will be included in my sessions to capture some lovely connections with your newborn depending on which package you decide to go for. Please keep this in mind before you book as this is my vision for my newborn sessions. I know, for some people, it can be a little daunting after having a baby the thought of having photos taken, but I promise to make you feel as comfortable as possible and give you precious memories to cherish. i like to include a couple of looking at the camera just i know thats the one grandparents like, but i like to do more you cuddling baby, looking down at baby etc.  You can also have a tea/coffee during the session while baby is being photographed and feel free to bring some snacks if you wish.

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CAN SIBLINGS COME ALONG?

Siblings are more than welcome to come along to the session. I will do the family/siblings shots first then it is advised to make arrangements for them to be collected as newborn sessions last 2-3 hours depending on which package you decide to go for, but if you can't get someone to collect them just bring toys or their tablet etc to help happy.  I allow 30 to 40 minutes or so at the start of the session for a sibling and family shoots.

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WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

All you need to bring to the session is a dummy (if baby isn't using one, I still advise to bring one anyway ) extra milk (if bottle feeding) i also have a kettle for you to use if needed. I provide everything else. I have outfits and everything at the studio for the baby, but if you have something you would like to bring or use you are more than welcome to bring it. If you are breast feeding we will take babies lead and feed as and when needed.

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WHAT SHOULD I/WE WEAR?

What you wear will ultimately make or break your images. I advise clients to stick to very simple clothing and white. This fits perfectly with my minimal style to create more timeless less fussy images. Please *AVOID fussy patterns,  logos, bright bold colours, stripes etc. Mums, you have just delivered your beautiful baby and i want you to be comfortable for your photos. Some of my favourite items of clothing for mums is long sleeve knit jumpers/cardigans, linen tops/shirts, floaty dress etc. Anything loose fitting so you are more relaxed and enjoy having photos taken. With my more laid back style, you don't have to get overly dressed up , just come comfortable. Dads should stick to plain t shirts, long sleeve tops, shirts or thin wool jumpers. Linens shirts also photograph well and Black/brown trousers photograph well. For the kids, again go with white dress or tops. For Boys, white t shirt or shirt, knitted jumpers with trousers or linen shorts work great. Zara and h&m are great go to's for kids clothing for sessions.

*Mums, just a friendly reminder that if you wear fake tan, your skin tone will be much warmer/orange toned than your partner/family/newborn, so please bare this in mind as it can not be edited at a later date*

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WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE SESSION?

After your session, you will receive a sneak peek either privately or on my social media that is up to you, I do really appreciate if you do let me share your images as it really helps me get more business.  You will then be sent a viewing gallery approximately 6-7 weeks after your session which will be sent via email, once you recieve your full gallery please download all your images and back them up onto a USB to keep them safe.

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WHERE ARE YOU BASED?

Jennifer King Photography is based in Larne Northern Ireland. I work from my house with a separate studio from my property and its perfect for my sessions. 

Address: 22 Windsor heights