Sleeping newborn wrapped in a knit blanket, black and white
Sleeping newborn resting their chin on their hands
Dad holding his sleeping newborn against his chest, black and white

those first precious weeks

Newborn photography in Durham

Chester-le-Street, County Durham

Newborn baby sleeping peacefully on a soft white blanket

01 / Your session

Gentle, calm and led by your baby

Newborn photography captures the tiny details that change so quickly in those first weeks. As a newborn photographer in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, I photograph every baby gently and with care, welcoming families from Durham, Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland and across the North East.

We build plenty of time into every session, so feeds, settling and cuddles are never rushed. I’ll guide you through it all, and you’ll leave with timeless portraits you’ll treasure forever.

Newborn baby yawning, surrounded by a rainbow of felt hearts

02 / When to book

The perfect timing

Newborn sessions work best at around 7 to 14 days old, which often fits around paternity leave too. We recommend booking from your 20-week scan, as we only offer two newborn sessions a week.

Choose a date 7 to 10 days after your due date and it becomes a floating appointment: if your baby arrives early or late, we simply move it. Already missed that window? We’re one of the few studios in the region that photograph newborns up to at least 6 weeks old.

Sessions run on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with a very limited number on Saturdays.

Little moments

Big brother with his sleeping newborn sibling in a wooden crate
Sleeping newborn wrapped in a wooden crate, black and white
Wide-awake newborn wrapped in a knit blanket, black and white
Silhouette of a dad gazing at his newborn baby
Sleeping newborn wrapped in a soft blanket
Mum, dad and big sister with their newborn, black and white
Laughing new parents cuddling their newborn, black and white

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Smiling mum with her newborn peeping over her shoulder, black and white

03 / The whole family

Room for everyone

Parents and siblings are welcome to join in at any point. Don’t worry about being in front of the camera so soon after the birth: we can photograph you head and shoulders only, so you’re covered.

Sibling photos are often the highlight of a newborn session. They’re simple, safe and baby-led.

Read our sibling photo guide

Kind words from new parents

“Alan was brilliant and made the experience so memorable. The photos were absolutely beautiful. Communication was brilliant from start to end.”

Edel, newborn session

“What a wonderful experience, our first little baby newborn photoshoot. Alan was lovely, made us feel very welcome.”

Summer, newborn session

“Alan was amazing with my son, so professional and very laid back. Very welcoming and patient.”

Marisa, newborn session

“The arrival of my 4th baby forever saved in some amazing photos! Having had numerous photo sessions with Alan over the last 15 years, I am always confident that the images taken will be outstanding!”

Newborn session, Google review

“We got a selection of photos of our 4 week old son and some with myself and my partner which all look amazing. Alan made us feel comfortable and welcome.”

Megan, newborn session

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simple, honest pricing

What does it cost?

£149

Newborn session

A relaxed, baby-led session including one 8×6 print of your favourite image and the matching digital. Love your images? Swap them for £149 credit towards any collection or wall art.

£299

Baby’s first year packages

Bump to Baby or Watch Me Grow: newborn, Little Sitter and First Birthday sessions, each with a print and digital. See the packages.

Extras

Only if you love them

More prints, wall art, albums and digitals can be added after your session, with no pressure to buy. Spread the cost over up to 12 months, interest free, with PayItMonthly on qualifying orders.

good to know

Your questions

Do you photoshop my baby?

As a rule, no. We show you your images just as they are, so if your baby has dry skin, milk spots or mottled skin you’ll see it at your viewing. Most parents want to remember their baby exactly as they were. If you’d like the skin cleaned up, that’s no problem and it’s part of the service.

Will we get photos of all of us?

Yes, and we encourage it. We can photograph you head and shoulders only, so don’t worry about having just had your baby: we’ve got you covered.

Can siblings take part?

Yes. Sibling portraits are simple, safe and baby-led, and they’re often the favourite photos from the session.

When should I book?

Ideally once you’ve had your 20-week scan, as we only have a few newborn slots each week. Pick a date 7 to 10 days after your due date and we’ll move it once your baby arrives. If your baby is already here, get in touch straight away and we’ll see what we can do.

What if my baby is older than two weeks?

We photograph newborns up to at least 6 weeks old. For older babies, a baby session captures their personality, smiles and interaction with the same gentle approach.

Where are you based?

Our studio is in Chester-le-Street, near Durham. Families travel to us from across the North East, including Newcastle, Gateshead and Sunderland.

from the blog

Newborn guides

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ready when you are

Plan your session

Tell us your due date or your baby’s date of birth and we’ll be in touch, usually within a working day. Newborn sessions are best in the first few weeks, so it’s lovely to book before your baby arrives.

0191 340 7273
info@infinity-studios.co.uk
Ground Floor Offices, Turn Park Head, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3DY