Those first few weeks pass incredibly quickly. Our newborn photography sessions capture your baby’s tiny features and earliest expressions, creating beautiful portraits for your family to treasure forever.
Hammonds Photography is a multi-award-winning Chelmsford studio established in 2010. Our experienced photographers have specialist newborn safety training, and we have welcomed thousands of babies and families into our studio.
Capture your baby while they are still so tiny with our beautiful Newborn Baby Art experience.
A relaxed newborn photoshoot lasting approximately two to three hours
Use of our elegant props, wraps, blankets, outfits and backgrounds
Photographs of your newborn and the whole family
A cinematic viewing and ordering appointment
One 10×8-inch art-mounted print of your choice
There is no obligation to purchase any additional photographs or products.
Purchase the voucher now and choose your appointment later. Perfect if you are buying it as a gift or are not yet ready to select a date.
Your voucher is valid for six months, and appointments can be booked up to six months in advance.
Buy Your Voucher & Book Your Photoshoot £84 today
Ready to choose your appointment? Pay £39 for your newborn voucher, plus the £45 refundable booking deposit, and select your photoshoot date online.
The £45 deposit secures your photoshoot and viewing appointments and is refunded at the end of your viewing, subject to our 72-hour cancellation policy.
Total payable today: £84
Amount refunded at your viewing: £45
Absolutely. Your newborn photoshoot is for the whole family, not only your new baby.
Parents are encouraged to join in, and we can photograph your baby with each parent as well as everyone together. Brothers, sisters and even the family dog are welcome too.
We know that some new parents may feel nervous about being photographed, but our experienced team will guide you with flattering poses and gentle direction throughout your session.
Newborn sessions usually last between two and three hours, allowing plenty of time for feeding, changing, cuddles and settling.
Our dedicated newborn room is warm, calm and comfortable. Everything is taken at your baby’s pace, with their safety and comfort always our priority.
We provide a beautiful collection of:
Blankets and wraps
Baskets and carefully selected props
Newborn outfits and accessories
Elegant backgrounds and colour schemes
You are also welcome to bring any sentimental blankets, toys or family items that you would like us to include.
Multi-award-winning photography studio
Established in Chelmsford since 2010
Specialist newborn safety-trained photographers
Thousands of babies and families photographed
Calm, private and temperature-controlled newborn room
Extensive collection of elegant props, wraps and backgrounds
Parents, siblings and family pets are welcome
Ground-floor studio with baby-changing facilities
Professional in-house retouching
Open seven days a week from 10am–6pm
Our experienced team will carefully pose and photograph your baby while creating a relaxed and enjoyable experience for your family.
Every newborn session is individually styled for your baby and family. Explore our gallery to see our range of newborn portraits, family images, sibling photographs, elegant props and beautiful colour schemes.
We recommend booking after your 12-week scan.
Your newborn session will be provisionally arranged for approximately ten days after your due date. Once your baby arrives, we can adjust the appointment if necessary.
We accept a limited number of newborn sessions each week, so early booking is recommended.
If you have already purchased or received a newborn voucher, you can choose your appointment online.
A £45 refundable booking deposit is required to secure your photoshoot and viewing appointments. This is refunded at the end of your viewing, subject to our 72-hour cancellation policy.
After your photoshoot, we will arrange for you to come back to a cinematic viewing where you can see the beautiful images we have created.
Your photographer will help you choose your favourites and show you the different ways they can be displayed in your home.
There is no obligation to buy anything further and no hard sell.
Any images you order will be professionally retouched by our in-house production team.
Your £39 newborn offer includes one 10×8-inch art-mounted print of your choice. There is no obligation or pressure to purchase anything else.
If you fall in love with more of your photographs, additional products include:
Art-mounted prints from £99
Digital image collections from £399
Photobook albums from £409
Bespoke wall art from £399
Complete portrait collections from £799
Many families choose to invest between £400 and £1,200, depending on the number of photographs and products they select.
Our complete collections combine digital images with beautifully finished albums, mounted prints and wall art, offering better value than purchasing each item separately.
Payment options, including Klarna, may be available to help spread the cost. Your photographer will explain all the choices during your viewing, with no obligation to purchase.
Babies change so much during their first year. Our Two-Step Baby Plan includes two photoshoots at different stages and one 10×8-inch art-mounted print from each session.
Choose from:
Maternity and Newborn
Newborn and First Smiles
Newborn and Little Sitters
Newborn and First Birthday
Little Sitters and Toddler Portraits
Celebrate your pregnancy with an elegant maternity photoshoot, usually held between 32 and 36 weeks.
Our maternity sessions include the use of our beautiful dresses, wraps and backgrounds. Your partner and children are also welcome to join you.
Choose the option that suits you:
Pay £84 today, including the £39 newborn voucher and £45 refundable booking deposit, then choose your appointment online.
Purchase your £39 newborn voucher now and choose your appointment at a later date. Perfect for expectant parents or as a gift.
Alternatively, call the studio on 01245 690551
Web page last updated 10.09.26