Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s most beautiful and fleeting moments — and capturing those early days is something you’ll treasure forever.
At Kristy Jauncey Photography, I offer two styles of newborn sessions: posed and lifestyle.
Both are beautiful, but they provide very different experiences. If you’re not sure which style suits your family best, here’s a simple guide to help you decide.
Posed Newborn Photography
What to Expect:
Posed sessions are typically held in my Terrey Hills studio and run for about 2 to 3 hours. These longer sessions allow plenty of time for feeding, settling, and gently guiding baby into those classic curled-up poses — the kind you see in baskets, bowls, and soft wraps.
I use a range of beautiful props, textures, and accessories, all carefully selected to complement your baby and create timeless, serene images.
Best For:
Families who love a styled, fine art approach to newborn photography and don’t mind a bit of extra time and preparation.
Lifestyle Newborn Photography
What to Expect:
Lifestyle sessions are much more relaxed and natural. These are often held in your home or in the studio, and usually last around an hour. There’s no heavy posing — we simply capture your baby just as they are that day: whether they’re wide awake, yawning, being fed, or snuggled in your arms.
These sessions focus on connection and real moments — perfect if you want to document your baby’s first days in a way that feels authentic and personal. You are welcome to bring your own outfit for the session or I have a range of wraps and simple outfits that you can choose from in the studio.
Best For:
Parents who prefer a documentary-style session that captures real life and love, with minimal fuss.
So, Which Should You Choose?
It all comes down to what you value most:
Love the idea of a polished, styled image for your wall? Posed might be the way to go.
Prefer something low-key and full of real moments? Lifestyle could be a better fit.
Or, why not do a mix of both? Some families love combining the structure of a posed session with the warmth and emotion of lifestyle images — and it makes for a truly beautiful gallery. If you would like both, you need to select the Premium Newborn package.
Let’s Capture Your Baby’s First Days — Your Way
Whether you’re drawn to timeless posed portraits or relaxed, storytelling images, I’d love to help you document this incredibly special time.
FAQs
- Newborn's can be photographed at any age - but for those curly, sleepy type shots - it is best to capture those within the first 2-4 weeks of the baby being born
- If your baby is bottle feeding, please bring along a few bottles to the session
- For Premium sessions, it is best to bring along a dummy/pacifier - we may not use it but it can be helpful to achieve some poses
- If you have any heirlooms or special outfits, please bring those along on the day
To learn more or book your newborn session in Terrey Hills, feel free to get in touch. I can’t wait to help you create beautiful memories.
