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Baby photographer in North London

Soft, timeless baby and newborn photography, made at home across Hampstead, Golders Green, Finchley, Camden, Mill Hill, Hendon and Colindale. I'm Diana — a safety-trained photographer and mum of three — and I bring everything with me so all you have to do is cuddle your baby. Sessions from £250.

Baby photographer in North London holding a sleeping newborn wrapped in soft cream fabric at home

Baby photography sessions for every stage

Newborn sessions (0–3 weeks)

Classic wrapped and curled-up portraits, plus parent and sibling photos, in your own home.

Baby milestones (3–9 months)

Awake, smiling portraits — tummy time, sitting up, first giggles and chubby hands and feet.

Fresh 48 hospital photos

The first two days at the Royal Free, UCLH or Barnet Hospital, documented gently.

Family & lifestyle

Relaxed, natural photos of all of you together on the bed or sofa — no stiff posing.

Why North London families choose an at-home baby photoshoot

A newborn baby doesn't travel well, and a two-hour round trip to a studio is the fastest way to turn a calm morning into a stressful one. Photographing at home removes all of that. Your baby feeds when they're hungry, sleeps in their own cot between setups, and you stay in your dressing gown until the moment we start. Older siblings can wander in, get their photos taken, then go back to playing.

It also makes the pictures more personal. North London homes have beautiful natural light — Victorian bay windows in Camden, tall sash windows in Hampstead, floor-to-ceiling glass in Colindale's new-build apartments — and I work with that light rather than replacing it with flash. The result is soft, warm, honest photography that looks like your family, in the home where your baby's first weeks actually happened.

Everything is included: wraps, bonnets, headbands, neutral outfits, backdrops and a heater to keep the room at the right temperature. There's nothing to buy and nothing to prepare beyond turning the heating up in one room. Sessions typically run two to three hours, entirely at your baby's pace.

Recent baby sessions across North London

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Baby photography FAQ

What age is best for baby photography?

Days 5 to 14 are ideal for classic curled-up newborn portraits, because babies still sleep deeply and settle easily. From 3 months I photograph awake, smiling baby portraits, and sitting-up milestone sessions work beautifully at 6 to 9 months. If your baby is older than two weeks, don't worry — we simply change the style, not the quality.

Do you have a studio or do you come to us?

I come to you. Every session takes place in your own home anywhere in North London, so your baby stays in a familiar, warm environment and you don't have to pack a nappy bag or get into a car seat. I bring the full setup: backdrops, beanbag, wraps, outfits, bonnets and a heater.

How much does a baby photoshoot cost in North London?

Sessions start at £250 and go up to around £900 depending on how many edited images and printed products you'd like. Every package includes the full session time, all props and outfits, professional retouching and a private online gallery. Full details are on the packages page.

Which parts of North London do you cover?

Hampstead (NW3), Golders Green (NW11), Hendon (NW4), Finchley (N3, N12), Mill Hill (NW7), Colindale (NW9) and Camden (NW1) are all inside my complimentary travel area. I also travel to Barnet, Edgware, Muswell Hill, Highgate, Islington and Central London — just ask.

Is posing safe for a newborn baby?

Yes. I'm safety-trained and use only baby-led posing: your baby is never placed in a position they can't naturally hold, composite images are never forced, and a parent is beside the setup at all times. Comfort always comes before a shot.

How far in advance should I book?

Most families book during the third trimester and we pencil in a date around your due date, then confirm once baby arrives. If your baby is already here, message me anyway — I hold a couple of slots each week for newborns.

Areas I cover

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