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AT HOME NEWBORN FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION IN HERTFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE

Updated: Jan 13

I’m delighted to share some images from a fun Newborn photography session in Hertford, Hertfordshire. It was lovely to see how the new arrival fitted into the family dynamic, with a curious big brother and a protective family pet in the mix. Read on to hear more about our morning together. I hope you enjoy the pictures!


A mother and father sitting on a bed with animal themed duvet and wall stickers, alongside a toddler and newborn baby
Sarah Whyte from Purple Kite photography, happily sitting outside holding her camera

Hi!

I’m Sarah, the creator behind Purple Kite Photography.

​As a mum of two, I know how important it is to capture those special moments, so you can relive them time and again as the memories fade. 

​I began my photography journey when I had my first child, taking thousands of photos to try and preserve their perfect tininess forever. Pretty soon I was taking photos of my friends' children too, and it naturally evolved into a business. And I've never looked back!

​Since then, it has been my privilege to photograph families, events and special occasions as well as weddings. I feel so lucky to call this work!

​I hate having my own photo taken, so I totally get it when people say they feel awkward in front of the camera, but it is my job to put you at ease and get great results.

A sleeping baby wearing a bright babygrow, in a fur-lined round basket

AT HOME WITH THE NEWEST ADDITION TO THE FAMILY

The beauty of having a newborn shoot in your own home, means that everyone is relaxed and comfortable in their surroundings, and older siblings enjoy the reassurance of having their own familiar space to play in. There is food, drink and changes of clothes to hand too if required. This gorgeous little one was just 16 days old, but I swear those are real smiles he's giving his Daddy!


Dad sitting on a grey sofa holding a smiling baby on his knee while stroking a dog with his free hand
Dad sitting on a grey sofa holding a smiling baby on his knee while stroking a dog with his free hand
An alert newborn baby looking at the camera whilst curled up in a basket
  • Mum looking adoringly at her baby boy on her knee, while he looks back at her
  • Mum lifting her newborn up and kissing him tenderly on the cheek
  • Alert newborn looking at the camera over dad's shoulder
  • A newborn baby in a bright babygrow in his mother's arms, with a quizzical look on his face
  • A mother and father cradling a newborn baby on their laps making eye contact with him
  • A baby in a bright babygrow sleeping in his mother's arms

SIBLING LOVE

Adjusting to life with a sibling can be tricky for older children - life as they know it changes forever. Being at home means that they can choose how much they want to participate and have the safety of their own room to retreat to if needed and can gain confidence to join in when they're ready.


  • Young boy wearing yellow pyjamas peeking out from within a jungle print duvet
  • A mother sitting on a bed cradling a newborn baby on her lap, while a toddler sits between her and his dad, looking interestedly at the baby
  • Young boy in yellow pyjamas sitting on his bed with a newborn baby propped up on his lap
  • A young boy reclining in his bed with a newborn baby nestled beside him
  • Toddler wearing blue and yellow pyjamas gently kissing a newborn on his temple while they lie together on a bed with their father
  • A mum sitting on a toddler bed with a newborn on her lap, next to a toddler and father, all looking at the camera and smiling

PLAYING AT HOME, LITTLE MOMENTS

Capturing children doing ordinary every day activities is a great way to get them to relax and those little moments will also make great memories of their favourite toys, games - or breakfast cereals! - as they grow up. It's also nice to have a few little moments with older children during a newborn shoot, as they can sometimes feel a little left out in those crazy early days of adjusting to the constant demands a baby places on parents' time.


  • Laughing toddler in dinosaur pyjamas playing with cards on a table while his mum watches from the sofa behind him
  • Mum crouching on the floor behind a low wooden table watching her son fit cards into place on a board
  • Boy in yellow and blue dinosaur pyjamas smiles cheekily at the camera while sitting at a breakfast bar in front of 3 cereal bowls. He mum is sitting next to him smiling.
  • Boy in yellow and blue dinosaur pyjamas miles cheekily at the camera while sitting at a breakfast bar digging a spoon into one of 3 cereal bowls, while his mum sits next to him, watching

INCLUDING THE FAMILY PET IN THE PHOTO SESSION

A beloved furry friend is as much a part of the family as everyone else. The family dog wasn't going to be left out of the fun! It was a delight to watch her tenderly interact with the newest family member, standing protectively over the sleeping baby, seemingly aware how vulnerable and precious he is.


Newborn boy sleeping curled in a basket, guarded by a dog in red coat sitting next to him
Mum and dad sitting on a bed holding a newborn baby who is being licked in the face by the family dog
Newborn boy sleeping curled in a basket, being sniffed by a dog in red coat sitting next to him
A lady with her arm around a dog sitting on a grey sofa next to a dad holding a newborn baby

If you have enjoyed this blog post and would like to book a baby or family session for your own family in Hertford or surrounding area, then do get in touch via the contact form. I look forward to meeting you!


Black and white photo of smiling lady in floral dress holding a camera




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