Winter Newborn Session

How to Prepare for Your Baby’s Photoshoot During the Colder Months

If you’ve just welcomed a little one (or are about to) during the winter months, you might be wondering whether it’s too cold to leave the house for a newborn session. It’s such a tender time, and it’s completely natural to want to protect your baby from the chill.

"Natural newborn photography by Claire Elizabeth Photography, featuring a baby boy wrapped in a cozy knitted wrap in Doreen. Capturing love, connection, and peaceful moments in a soulful, earthy style."

But winter sessions can be some of the most beautiful, peaceful, and cosy moments to capture. With the right preparation and a warm, calm studio environment, it’s absolutely possible to have a gentle, nourishing experience—one that honours this sacred chapter in your family’s story.

My studio in Doreen is softly heated and thoughtfully set up to feel like a quiet little nest away from the world. Everything is in place to keep your baby warm and relaxed, wraps,Knitted Rompers and blankets, soft lighting, and a pace that allows you to slow right down. The moment you step inside, you can exhale. You don’t need to worry about the cold, the mess, or if your baby will “cooperate.” They are already enough, just as they are.

father holding his newborn son in a tender moment, gazing into each other's eyes with their noses almost touching. The baby is wrapped in a cozy knitted blanket, capturing love, connection, and intimacy in a soulful, earthy style.

Winter light has a softness to it that feels like it was made for newborns. It gently fills the space without being harsh or overpowering. The result is timeless, honest images that reflect the stillness of this season in your life—the kind you’ll look back on and remember how it all felt, not just how it looked.

And while winter can feel like a time to hibernate, it’s also a time to reflect, to pause, and to truly connect with what matters. A newborn session in these quieter months becomes a little pocket of presencea chance to soak in your baby without the outside noise.

If you're expecting during the colder months, please know that it's not only possible to capture your newborn beautifully in winter, it's actually the perfect time to do so. Your baby will be held, warmed, and cared for. And so will you.

If you're feeling ready to document this sacred season, I’d love to welcome you into the studio. Reach out any time to ask questions, or to secure a tentative booking around your due date. I’m here to make the process gentle, simple, and entirely about you and your baby.