Discover Newborn Photoshoots

at Kate Kirkby Photography in Bristol

The best time to photograph your little one is between 5 and 21 days old when they are still very sleepy and new.

All my sessions take place in my natural light studio in Pill, about 15 minutes drive from Bristol city centre.

You session includes:

– Baby-led workflow to maximise the variety in your gallery while keeping baby safe and happy

– Newborn specialist props, wraps and accessories in your favourite colours

– Sibling and family photos are also included as part of your session – and if grandparents are visiting, bring them along too.

There is no need to commit to an image collection until you have seen your final gallery of edited images.

Digital collections available at your viewing start from £225.

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Our Google Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

      
 
 
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   Charlie Doyle 
 57 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was a gift for my Mum’s 50th birthday. We have never done anything similar and my mum is a little camera shy. However, Kate was super helpful and made us all feel at home. The photos were also fantastic and I’m sure they will be featuring throughout the rest of my life. I would recommend her to everyone. Thanks very much Kate!!
  
 
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   Amy Tottle 
 130 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a newborn photoshoot with Kate and we are so glad we did. We were in good hands with Kate, she’s a natural! Her studio is well equipped and we felt very comfortable. Our photos are beautiful thank you again! We will be back for any future family photo shoots.
  
 
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   Matt Taylor 
 135 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I arranged a family shoot with Kate for my wife’s birthday and couldn’t be happier with the whole experience. I found Kate to be extremely friendly and communicative in setting up the shoot - recommending the perfect time and place to get the photos we wanted. On the day of the shoot, Kate was great. She knew the best spots to get great photos and was able to get all of our kids listening and enjoying themselves. The final product was fantastic - the quality of the photos really exceeded our expectations, we are thrilled with them. We’d highly recommend Kate to anyone looking for some great family photos!
  
 
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   sally wyatt 
 178 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had the best experience with Kate. She was completely amazing with our newborn. She's like a baby whisperer. And the resulting pictures are heart meltingly exquisite.I would highly recommend
  
 
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   Duguid 
 244 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A lovely photoshoot to celebrate our son's 1st birthday. Kate was super accommodating around getting a time that suited with naps and the studio was lovely and warm. Relaxed session, no pressure and Kate really got the best out of our little one and us! Going back to view the photos and slideshow was really helpful to chat through the different options and made it a proper occasion.
  
 
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   Debz Dyer 
 311 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. +5
The children had such an amazing  time so much fun. 5* so quick fun and easy . Price is great value too . Love it . Kate  was fab .
  
 
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   Esme Rogers 
 336 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a wonderful experience with Kate and are overjoyed with the pictures she captured of our family. The studio is perfect and Kate kept us informed every step of the way and made us feel really comfortable and relaxed the whole time during the shoot. I would highly recommend to friends and family.
  
 
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   Vandana Viswa Nath 
 364 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely loved the newborn photos taken by Kate! She has a lovely, cosy studio that instantly makes you feel welcome. Her service was exceptional, and her energy was amazing throughout the session. Kate is incredibly patient and passionate, always going the extra mile to achieve the perfect shot. Overall, it was a wonderful experience — she handled our baby with such care and professionalism.
  
 
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   Jung HS 
 402 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I spent a lot of time searching for the perfect photo studio, comparing many options online, and as soon as I saw Kate's Instagram, I knew this was the one. Her photos were stunning and exactly the style I was looking for. Kate was incredibly kind and honest from the very beginning. She guided me toward a more suitable, and even more affordable option than the one I had originally considered. I truly appreciated her professionalism and honesty. A week after our session, we returned to her studio for the photo review. Every single photo was so stunning that we ended up going over our initial budget, but I have no regrets because I'm so happy with the result. If we want family photos again, there's no doubt we'll be booking with Kate's studio. I'd highly recommend taking a look at her Instagram if you are looking for a studio.
  
 
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   Ruby-jay Manning 
 416 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Don’t even know where to start with how amazing Kate is not only Kate herself but the process of doing our maternity shoot and also picking a package that worked for us so simple and straightforward, Kate’s Communication is amazing and put me right at ease once we had our first conversation and I knew from our first conversation I was making the right choice in choosing Kate to take these amazing pictures for us! Kate made me and my partner feel so welcome and relax there was no awkwardness and we had a great time in Kate’s studio! Kate guided us through the pictures and how to Pose and stand to get the best result and she didn’t disappoint as I completely feel in love with all the images Kate took! We are due to see Kate again once baby is here and I cannot wait. I also have absolutely no doubt I will be using Kate for the foreseeable future as she is definitely one of a kind!

Newborn Photography Pricing

Secure your newborn session for just £70.

Around 1-2 weeks following the session, you will be invited back to the studio to view your gallery of approximately 20-25 beautiful images, expertly edited with fine detail retouching.

Digital collections start from £225, with options for interest free payment plans.

Newborn Photography FAQs

Can I Bring My Other Kids/ Dog/ Grandparents...?

Family and sibling photos are included in the session as standard. If you have a dog who is an important part of the family, ask Kate about bringing them along for a few photos. If Grandparents are visiting or live locally then they are welcome to come along for a few photos. Please just check with Kate first as space is fairly limited.

What Happens If My Baby Wont Sleep?

Some babies are very sleepy. Some babies are not. But…all babies will sleep eventually!

If your baby is wide awake then I don’t waste my time trying to force them to sleep if they are not tired. I will use this opportunity to take some super cute awake shots and maybe some family photos.

If they are still wide awake after a good kick about and a big feed then I will probably swaddle them. Being swaddled is like being cuddled so not only does it look super cute but it often helps to get them off to sleep.

Many of the naked posed shots do require them to be in a deep sleep. It can sometimes take a little while to get them into the right state but we usually get there in the end – this is why some sessions take 3 hours…or more!!

What Happens If My Baby Wont Stop Crying?

I have over 7 years experience photographing newborn babies. If a baby is unhappy it is usually just a process of elimination to work out what the problem is. Sometimes it take a little patience but we always get there in the end.

What Do We Need To Bring With Us?

Lots of nappies & wipes.
Several bottles if bottle feeding. Baby may seem even more hungry than normal during the session so bring extra!
If you have one, please bring a dummy/pacifyer, even if you do not plan to use one in the long term. If your baby will not settle I may suggest using a dummy, just for a few seconds as they fall asleep. Using one for this very short time will not get them ‘hooked’ on it and will not cause any feeding confusion in future, but it may be the difference between getting a few more super cute sleepy photos and not. I promise to respect your wishes if you would still rather I do not use one.
A change of clothes – accidents do happen, especially when holding naked babies!!!
Any special teddies or heirloom items you may wish to include in some photos.

Do You Provide All The Props And Accessories?

Yes. I have a huge collection of props, backdrops, fabric wraps, tiebacks, bonnets, tiny teddies… You do not need to provide any outfits for baby as they will either be swaddled or naked.

Where Is Your Studio?

My studio is in the village of Pill. It is 15 minutes west of the city centre and just 5 minutes from M5 J19. It is conveniently located for anyone wanting a Newborn Photoshoot near Bristol.

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I can’t wait to create some special memories for you!

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Address: 5 Bank Place, Pill, North Somerset, BS20 0AH

Phone Number: 0117 9902942