5* Oxfordshire Newborn Photographer
Relaxed, timeless newborn portraits in a luxury studio setting by the Newborn Photographer of the Year.
Congratulations on your imminent or recent arrival! In amongst the joy and beautiful chaos of bringing a little person into the world, let’s make time to capture their adorable features before they change and grow.
Looking for the best for your baby?
Award-winning images and over 250 five-star Google reviews.
The most important measure of success for me is that my clients love the experience I deliver as much as the photographs I create for them.
Nevertheless, being recognised by my peers (and the top photographers in the UK) is the cherry on the cake.
So if you are looking for the best – both an exceptional, five-star experience and exquisite, award-winning imagery – then you’re in the right place.
Newborn Photography Pricing
A premium newborn photography experience for proud parents who want to savour every single second.
As Oxfordshire’s top-rated newborn photographer, I guide you through every step of the process: from helping you choose your outfits right through to picking the perfect way to display your images in your home.
My goal is to deliver a relaxed and enjoyable experience which leads to stunning, award-winning images of your new arrival that you will want to share, display and treasure forever.
You’ll love that incredibly emotional moment when you view your images for the first time, and see how I’ve captured heartfelt connections between every member of the family in the most breathtaking way.
It’s gorgeous art for your home, featuring the people you love most.
Prices start from £395.
Full details here.
Newborn Photography FAQs
When should I book my newborn photoshoot?
Newborn photoshoots ideally take place when your baby is just a few weeks old – as soon as baby is feeding and settling we can have go ahead.
If your baby hasn’t yet arrived, we’ll pencil in your shoot for about two weeks after your due date. When your baby is born we can amend your reserved shoot date if we need to. Don’t worry – I only take on a limited number of newborn shoots each month to allow for shuffling around based on babies’ actual arrival dates!
If your baby has already arrived (congratulations!), then please get in contact asap – newborn photoshoots are my absolute favourite, and if I can fit you in, I will!
While the ideal time for a newborn shoot is in the first few weeks after birth, I regularly photograph older newborns, too, so please don’t worry if your baby is already a little older.
Should we get family photos taken at our newborn photography session, too?
I totally understand that new mums and dads often feel tired and perhaps not at their physical best. In addition, you may never have felt very keen about having your photograph taken even before baby arrived! However, there are three reasons I strongly recommend you opt for at least a couple of family portraits anyway.
The first reason is that these photos are not just for you anymore – they are for your baby, too. When baby grows up, he or she will so enjoy seeing the love and pride on your faces in these images. Parents are often so absorbed in taking photos of their new arrival that they forget they need to be in some of the shots, too. #existinphotos!
Secondly, I specialise in making the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable. I’ll guide you through everything you need to do (it’s all super easy!) and make it as quick and fun as possible. I’ve also got the most flattering lights in my studio and I know how to pose you to capture you at your best.
Thirdly, if you don’t love the family photos I create, then of course you don’t have to keep them. However, capturing them means you get the choice once you see how great they look.
How long is a newborn photography session?
Newborn shoots can last anywhere from 2-3 hours. It all depends on how many feeds, nappy changes and cuddles your baby needs. Some babies sleep through the whole session, while others stay awake.
I only ever book one newborn shoot per day, so please stay calm whatever happens – we have as much time as needed to settle your baby. And if sleep doesn’t happen, that’s okay! Wide-eyed newborn photos are beautiful, too.
I believe that you should enjoy the process of creating the portraits as much as you enjoy seeing them afterwards – that’s why my newborn photography sessions are fun and relaxed. Put your feet up and tuck into complimentary hot and cold Nespresso refreshments while I soothe, pose and photograph your baby.
What happens after our newborn photography session?
About one to two weeks after your photoshoot, I’ll send you a link to an online gallery containing 20-25 beautiful, hand-edited images for you to choose from. There will be smiles, laughter and probably tears of happiness, too.
At this point, you can choose how many images you want to keep, with absolutely no pressure whatsoever: buy only what you love. But be warned: you’ll probably love them all!
I offer All-Inclusive Collections (which include high resolution digital files), stunning Framed Wall Art, Linen or Leather Heirloom Albums and Fine Art Canvases, all created by the top lab in the UK.
Click here for full details of what’s available.
Where is the studio based?
16 Melton Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 1EX.
Detailed directions and a map are available here.
Newborn Photography Reviews
“Sarah was attentive, organised, kind and thoughtful from the very beginning. Her communication has always been exceptional and I can’t tell you how much she puts you at ease in front of the camera! Her attention to detail is second to none and that really shines through in the images – we are over the moon with everything and will definitely be back to document the milestones when they happen!”
Ella, maternity and newborn photoshoot client from Wendover, Buckinghamshire
“From booking the photoshoot all the way to receiving our photos, Sarah was professional yet friendly throughout. Sarah was fantastic with both our newborn daughter and our 4 year old and we were all made to feel very welcome and comfortable. Sarah is not just a fantastic photographer but a lovely person too who we would not hesitate to use again in the future.”
Lisa, newborn photography client from Bicester, Oxfordshire
“I can’t recommend Sarah highly enough. From start to finish she made the process effortless and enjoyable. The pictures were exactly what we wanted and she was excellent with our 2-week-old throughout the shoot. That all her Google reviews are 5* is not a surprise!”
Russell, newborn photography client from Oxford, Oxfordshire
“We are absolutely in love with the photos that Sarah took of our family. She has beautifully captured the personalities of everyone, and they are just stunning. She is so talented, and our photo shoot was so much fun. Initially my husband and I didn’t want to be in the pictures, but Sarah persuaded us, and we’re so glad we were, as we now have some beautiful family pictures to treasure forever. We will definitely be back for more photos in the future! We are so excited for our wall art to arrive.”
Charley, newborn photography clients from Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire
“Thank you very much for the lovely photographs, they are so nice to have as a keepsake and to remember her newborn-ness. I really liked the experience just as much as the photos. I could relax, the baby was taken care of and happy and it felt very positive. Newborns can’t do much and are demanding so it was nice to do something with her in such a positive way.”
Louise, newborn photography client from Bicester, Oxfordshire
You can read more reviews here.
Book the newborn photography experience for your baby
Get in contact with any initial questions you have as well as baby’s due date or date of birth. I’ll send over full pricing and availability details so we can pencil in a date (pending baby’s arrival). You can call me on 07832 196657, email [email protected], or pop your details below.
Sarah Plater AMPA is a multi-award-winning qualified, certified professional portrait photographer based in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
She is the Master Photographers Association Newborn Photographer of the Year and Young Families Photographer of the Year for the Central Region (covering Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire).
