Welcome
If you love natural, organic, delicate portraits of newborn babies, then you are in the right place. Diana brings a wealth of knowledge to every session; she not only captures stunning neutral portraits but also offers invaluable guidance to parents as a qualified sleep consultant and feeding support worker. Those first few days are life-changing, and with Diana's support, you will be able to look back at your little one's photos and remember just how small and delicate they really were.
Complimentary maternity session with every Newborn session booked before Mum is 30 weeks.
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Where do you start?
Don't make the same mistake that so many new mums do.
You undoubtedly desire beautiful photographs of your newborn, but often that's where the planning stops. As a result, many professional photos end up trapped on USB drives, never to be seen again.
With every client Diana starts with the end in mind. Asking "how are you going to use your photos?". Knowing where you are going to hang your baby's portraits will help your pick the right photographer for you. There is nothing worse then getting stunning images that never end up on your wall because they are supper colourful and wont suit your style or decor.
Most Mums will agree that you will love every photo taken of your baby, but is every image going to be fit for purpose? Will it look stunning on your walls?
Start with the end in mind.
Packages and Prices
When working with a senior photographer, there are typically two fees you need to plan for:
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1: Session Fee: £149. This fee is similar to a booking fee and covers your time in the studio. It is due at the time of booking, typically around your 20-week mark, and is non-refundable as it reserves Diana's availability for you.
Every newborn session booked before Mum is 25wks will receive a free maternity session. Photos will be included in your final package that you will purchase at your viewing two weeks after your newborn photo session.
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2: Package Price: This is where you purchase your images and physical products. It is due two weeks after your newborn session at your viewing appointment.
Please click the PDF link for all our package options.
Start with the end in mind.
How are you going to display your portraits?
Contact Us
Castlebrae Business Centre, 40 Peffer Place, Edinburgh, Scotland EH16 4BB
PH: 07546 987 017
(calls accepted after business hours)
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Open hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-3:00
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Let's get to know each other. Please fill out the contact form below, and Diana will reach out to you as soon as she can.
Keep scrolling for more information on how to prepare for your session.
Getting ready for your session
Hi, Diana here! I can't wait to meet you in person. Here are a few things to help you get ready for your maternity and newborn session. I always suggest having everything packed and organised a few weeks before the baby arrives, as there is nothing worse than trying to get everything together with a brand new baby!
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The first question most clients ask is: "How can we book a session if we don't know when the baby is going to arrive?"
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It's really very simple:
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I pencil in your due date, which allows me to keep a session available for you two weeks before and two weeks after your due date. So no matter when baby gets here we always have a session available for you for the four weeks around your due date.
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Dad's job: When baby arrives and Dad texts all the family to tell them baby is here, he needs to add us to that list.
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When I receive the text message I will reply with: "Congratulations - your photography session is Tues at 10am".
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Easy!
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WHERE:
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The maternity and newborn photography sessions will take place at my EH16 Studio - conveniently located in central Edinburgh - where you will be welcomed into a warm, comfortable, and relaxing environment that is fully equipped with everything you may need (including free off-street parking!).
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HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE:
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Maternity sessions are 1 hour long, but I am totally fine if they run a little over for my mummies who want to pick my brain on everything from preparing for breastfeeding to getting a newborn to sleep. It's better to be prepared than to wing it!
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Newborn Sessions are between 2 and 4 hours, allowing time to feed, cuddle, and make your baby feel happy (and even giving Dad time to have a doze on my couch!). I typically have siblings, extended family, and pets come in at the end, but I am flexible if you need them to come in at the beginning. Please raise this with me prior to your session.
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WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO BRING:
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You have your hospital bag; now you need a photography bag.
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I have all the clothes that you might need for Mum and baby, but your photography bag should include the following:
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Flesh or white-coloured underwear for Mum. A simple, smooth fabric bra, such as a t-shirt bra, and underpants, to ensure lines do not show through.
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Dad's outfit should consist of a white t-shirt without any logos or collar (no shirts or polo shirts), paired with blue jeans. While I understand that Dads often have their favourite branded t-shirt, logos can be distracting in the final image.
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Please bring wipes, ointments, and creams for your baby.
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If you are bottle-feeding, please bring twice the amount you typically go through in a four-hour period. Babies tend to eat more during the session, and we want to ensure all their needs are met.
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Pack a full change of clothes, nappies, and a sterilised spare dummy for the baby, if you are using one.
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Feel free to bring drinks and snacks, as you will be with me for up to four hours. However, tea, coffee, and water are provided at the studio.
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Having experienced childbirth myself, I understand how tender you may feel for the first couple of weeks after your baby is born. For this reason, I have set up a lounge area in my studio with comfortable sofas, a TV equipped with Netflix, and ample opportunities to rest. The initial months with a new baby can be overwhelming, so please feel free to arrive in your pyjamas. The most important thing is that you make it to the studio. I will take care of everything else. You will have plenty of time to do your hair and makeup while I attend to the baby, so don't stress about those details. I am here to support you and make the process as easy as possible.
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WHAT HAPPENS AFTER ALL THE PHOTO SHOOTS:
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Following your newborn photography session, we will schedule a viewing appointment for you to review all your portraits from the comfort of your own home. At your appointed time, I will call and email you a link to your online gallery, where we will watch a slideshow video of all your final images set to music. I challenge you not to shed a tear! Once you are completely satisfied, you can confirm which package you would like and make payment. Orders typically take between 1-4 weeks to arrive. Upon their arrival, I will send you a text message to arrange a date and time for you to collect your stunning images
Newborn Photographer, Edinburgh
Diana Baker captures delicate portraits of your newborn baby, in the comfort of her Edinburgh based studio. It is best to have your newborn photography session within the first ten days of your baby’s birth, so please schedule it during your pregnancy.
Newborn photography requires techniques, creativity and skillful training. Edinburgh newborn photographer, Diana Baker, is both creative and has the necessary patience required to capture the most precious moments of an infant. What are the benefits of hiring a newborn photographer? A major benefit of hiring a photographer is all the creative props and special lighting to receive the best quality photographs.
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One of the most difficult tasks a newborn photographer has is capturing creative pictures of infants. The photographer needs plenty of patience to capture moments of the baby smiling or other facial expressions. Diana Baker, a top Edinburgh newborn photographer, knows all the correct newborn props to use in order to capture those special moments. Regardless if the infant is awake or sleep, a professional should be able to creatively take some of the most memorable pictures. Newborn photography is in popular demand by many new parents.
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NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY
sessions with Diana are best scheduled months in advance, as Diana only photographs a limited number of newborns every month. Most parents prefer to have pictures taken in Diana’s professional photo studio. A huge benefit of newborn photography is that parents can conveniently come to the fully equipped studio with the best quality of lighting and latest photographic equipment.
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Newborns sleep a lot and are on a two to three hour feeding schedule. Diana, your Edinburgh newborn photographer, works around the infant’s schedule. Newborn photography, as stated earlier, requires much creativity. Hiring a professional can capture the best pictures while the baby is sleeping or awake. Babies make some of the most angelic expressions as newborns.
A professional newborn photographer requires skill to capture such moments. They can add various props and themes. Once the photography session is complete, it will probably take approximately two weeks to edit all pictures. Parents are able to view proofs before purchasing various packages offered by Diana.
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The photographs can be presented in a custom designed album. Parents are given a variety of options of custom albums and packages. These newborn photography albums are available with different themes that can tell a story of your newborn infant. Let a professional photographer like Diana Baker put together the best photo album for your newborn baby.
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Baby Plan: Baby Photographer, Edinburgh
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Babies go through so many milestones in their first years, and baby photography sessions are a perfect way to document those cherished moments. The best ages for your baby photography session is around six months, when they can sit unaided.
As a new parent, you are aware of how beneficial it can be to acquire life long memories of your baby as they grow up. Many individuals throughout the world are constantly filling their baby photo albums with photographs that will be remembered and cherished for many years to come. Hiring a baby photographer in Edinburgh ensures that your memories are kept and can be treasured for years to come.
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As previously mentioned, having the ability to acquire baby photography can prove to be beneficial due to the fact that you will be provided with a huge amount of memories. As a parent, you are prone to remember the important dates throughout life such as birthdays and play dates, but with the use of a baby photographer you will be able to acquire photographs that will mark the milestones in your baby’s life. As an example, on their first birthday (cake smash), you can have their photograph taken and then on their second birthday you can also have their photograph taken to see the progress in age.
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Another benefit of acquiring an Edinburgh baby photographer Diana Baker is that you will be able to acquire professional photographs that will undoubtedly impress friends and family members. Although many individuals believe that using their own personal digital cameras are sufficient enough, many family members would prefer to acquire professional baby photography of your baby. With the implementation of a baby photographer you will be able to acquire photographs of your baby with beautiful back drops and a professional standard quality that will undoubtably help to make the photographs outstanding.
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Convenience is also an advantage to finding the appropriate Edinburgh based baby photographer due to the fact that you will not have to worry about taking the photographs yourself. Professional Edinburgh baby photographer, Diana Baker, is trained to know how lighting works best and which angles will help to show the most beautiful sides of your baby. With her help, you will be able to simply acquire the most beautiful baby photography of your baby with ease and convenience.
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Many parents all over the world as well as in Edinburgh included, are beginning to reap the benefits of a baby photography because they are looking to acquire immortalized photographs of their child that can be kept for years. With the use of baby photography, you will be able to reminisce on the memories with your significant other or even with your child as they grow older.
Child Photographer, Edinburgh
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Diana is a professional on-location child photographer who captures those special moments that families treasure for a lifetime. Serving the entire Edinburgh metro area, she shoots at many select locations throughout Edinburgh, and can also take your child photography session at a location of your choice.
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When you’re looking to have photos taken of your child, nothing is more appropriate than Diana Baker Edinburgh professional child photography. You want to capture special memories with your children, and there are many occasions where the parents spend their time running around to take pictures as opposed to being in the pictures.
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By hiring a professional child photographer, Diana Baker offers you a lot of advantages. Diana specialises in child photography. When seeking a professional child photographer, the person needs to be patient and calm because children often have short attention spans, and this should be considered when looking for a Edinburgh based child photographer.
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A second thing to look for is a gentle touch. Child photography is a broad field, but not every photography is equally skilled in dealing with children of all ages. Diana Baker, being a parent as well as a child photographer understands the dynamics and behaviour of different ages, and different personalities. Diana use a gentle and fun approach to elicit natural laughs and smiles.
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If you hire a Edinburgh based child photographer for your newborn baby, you are going to want them to be able to handle the baby and care for it appropriately while taking the pictures. A child photographer should not just be taking pictures of the child. They need to be styling the child, posing, capturing the entire moment or scene. Diana Baker draws on her many years of experience in baby and child photography.
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Child photography sessions require time and patience. When seeking an Edinburgh based child photographer, you want to find someone who can create a great deal of magic and truly capture the moment they are there to capture. Things to ask when seeking an Edinburgh child photographer are about experience, specialty, and style. You want to find a child photographer who has experience. This should not be a new endeavour for them. Having references makes that even better and creates a higher level of confidence. By looking at a portfolio, you can gain a level of understanding of the type of work the child photographer does.
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You want to know what they specialize in. As is often times the case, many photographers are jack-of-all-trades. They will never say no, and pretend to be masters at everything. However, it takes a great deal of skill, experience and patience to execute successful child photography.
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Childhood is a wonderful time to capture and hiring a professional Edinburgh based child photographer allows you the chance to not miss a minute, but still get all the wonderful memories.
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Family Photographer, Edinburgh
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Diana strives to capture natural and enduring portraits for families that will be cherished for a lifetime. Family Photography sessions are relaxed and fun – set at Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh, or a place of your choosing.
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Hiring a Edinburgh family photographer Diana Baker is beneficial in various ways. When you hire a family photographer, you’re getting personalized attention from Diana, a photographer who will take the time to get to know your family and take pictures of your family in a way that’s unique.
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Another benefit of hiring a family photographer based in Edinburgh is that you’ll have a family photos to be cherished for a lifetime. This is why Diana welcomes you to view samples of her beautiful Scottish family photography she has taken, so you’ll get an idea of how well she does with family photos. Diana Baker Family Photography use the latest cameras and photography equipment which ensures that your family will look their best in the photos.
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When you hire a Edinburgh family photographer like Diana Baker, your family’s experience will be unlike any other. Before you waste your time and money on a Groupon bargain, be sure to inspect their work beforehand, and ask for samples from individual sessions. Diana’s Family Photography has been critically praised for its authentic and candid approach. The benefit of hiring a Edinburgh based family photographer Diana Baker are many.
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Another benefit of Diana’s family photography is that Diana draws on 15+ years of experience as a retoucher in the commercial/fashion industry. She considers no photo complete unless she’s removed the distractions from the background, adjusted the contrast, and enhanced its natural beauty into a stunning work of photographic art.
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Diana is an experienced Edinburgh family photographer. Having earned a reputation as Edinburgh’s most sought-after family photographers. Being parent herself, she is very at ease with children of any age, and adults alike. Family Photography takes skill and experience. Diana knows how to pose a family, so that each member is clearly seen, comfortably posed, and at ease with the family group. Diana’s extensive experience in photography allows her to choose the best settings, make use of available light, and choose photographic angles that truly capture the essence of a family. Family photography in Edinburgh is her sole focus, and her status as an esteemed Edinburgh based family photographer are well justified.