Quick Answers
What is this service?
Newborn photography captures your baby's earliest days — typically the gentle, curled poses associated with the classic newborn look.
When should it be booked?
The ideal window is 5-14 days after birth, when babies are naturally sleepier and easier to settle.
How long does it take?
Sessions typically run 2-4 hours, including feeding breaks and settling time.
What happens during the session?
We work at your baby's pace — feeding, settling, and posing happen in cycles, never rushed.
What should I prepare?
Keep the room warm, open your curtains for natural light, and have a recent feed ready before we arrive.
What should baby wear?
Simple, soft outfits or no outfit at all for classic curled poses — we'll guide you on options during booking.
What if baby cries?
Completely normal. We pause, you comfort or feed your baby, and we continue once everyone is settled. There's no rush.
Can grandparents be included?
Yes, we're happy to include a few grandparent portraits as part of your session.
Newborn Photography Where Baby Leads
When Ravi's own daughter was born, they booked a newborn shoot. She cried almost the entire time. The photographer kept adjusting props, repositioning her, trying to get the shot. Nobody stopped to ask if she was comfortable. That experience is the reason Mini Momentz .Co exists — and the reason we do things differently.
In a Mini Momentz newborn session, there are no poses that require baby to be uncomfortable. There are no schedules we need to stick to. If baby needs to feed, we feed. If baby needs to sleep, we wait. If baby wants to be held rather than placed in a basket, we photograph the holding. Because that moment — a parent holding their newborn — is the most honest photograph of all.
The ideal window for newborn photography is 5 to 14 days after birth. During this period, babies are sleepier, more naturally curled, and easiest to settle. Book before your due date and we hold your date flexibly until baby arrives.
Safety Is Not a Checklist — It Is How We Work
Ravi is newborn safety trained and has photographed dozens of newborns across the UK and India. Every handling technique, every position, every prop has been assessed for safety before it comes anywhere near your baby. We never attempt poses that require two-person composite photography and present them as single shots. We never use heating equipment without careful monitoring. We never rush a settled baby for the sake of a different angle.
- Newborn safety trained photographer — not just a certificate, a genuine practice
- DBS checked and fully insured
- Natural light only — no harsh flash near sensitive newborn eyes
- Room kept at 24–26°C — babies have just left a 37°C environment
- Session pauses for every feed, every settle, every nappy change
- Parents never leave the room during any part of the session
At Your Home in Coventry
We come to you. Your baby is already in the most familiar environment they know. Your other children can be nearby. Your routine is undisturbed. There is no packing a bag, no car journey with a newborn, no unfamiliar studio smells. Just Ravi arriving quietly, finding the best light in your home, and beginning.
For South Indian Families
Many South Indian families in Coventry and across the UK want to incorporate traditional elements into their newborn session — a small deity, a family heirloom blanket, a traditional outfit gifted by grandparents in India. These details matter to us as much as they matter to you.
What You Receive
- 25–30 fully edited photographs delivered within 5–7 days
- Mix of posed and natural lifestyle shots
- Family portraits included — parents, siblings, grandparents
- Private gallery shareable with family abroad
- Optional cinematic highlight film
Why the First Two Weeks Matter
Newborn photography is one of the few areas of family photography where timing genuinely shapes the outcome. In the first 5-14 days, babies are naturally sleepier, their startle reflex is calmer, and their skin has settled from the birth process — all of which makes the classic curled, peaceful newborn look achievable. Outside this window, sessions still produce beautiful results, just with a more awake, alert character.
What a Typical Newborn Session Looks Like
We arrive with everything needed already prepared — soft wraps, simple neutral outfits if you'd like them, and a calm, unhurried presence. The session moves entirely at your baby's pace. A feed, a settle, a few photographs, a pause if needed, then we continue. There is no fixed shot list we're racing through — only genuine moments we're patient enough to wait for.
For Families Coordinating Around Cultural Milestones
Many South Indian families plan their newborn session knowing a cradle ceremony or naming day will follow within a few weeks. We're happy to discuss both sessions together when you book, ensuring a consistent visual style across your baby's earliest photographs and their first formal ceremony.
What If You're Not Sure Which Poses You Want
Many first-time parents come to us without a clear idea of what they want from a newborn session, and that is completely fine. We typically start with a gentle conversation about your baby — their personality so far, how they're settling, whether they prefer being swaddled or stretched out — and let that guide the natural direction of the session. Some families love the classic curled, sleepy poses; others prefer simple, candid lifestyle images of everyday newborn life. We're happy to blend both within the same session.
Including Pets in Your Newborn Session
If your family includes a much-loved pet, we're glad to include a few gentle photographs together, always prioritising safety and a calm environment for both your baby and your pet. These images often become unexpected favourites, particularly for families who consider their pet a genuine part of the household.
Pricing
- Single Newborn Session — from £350
- First Chapter UK — £1,500 — maternity, newborn, cake smash
- First Chapter Complete — £1,800 — all four stages UK + India