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of art I can create for you and your family, capturing stunning memories, timelessly - forever.
Newborn Art by
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In these few pages I invite you to share my work and my love of the still image. To share not just my life long passion but the lives of others that I’ve been privileged to be a part of – I’ve been lucky enough to share some of the most precious moments in the lives of wonderful people, to meet the most beautiful new lives and to create a piece of art to last a lifetime and I continue to be thankful every day I get to do something I genuinely adore doing. I'm a member of the Guild of Newborn Photographers and an award winning professional with over 10 years experience. I am fully insured and train regularly with some of the best photographers in the world to ensure I continually improve.
The safety of any child I work with is an absolute imperative, and I have carried out extensive training with highly skilled specialist professionals to ensure your child is cared for during their session, just as if I were photographing my own baby. Testament to that is my client base which includes numerous midwives and health care professionals who have observed me work and entrusted their own children to me.
Having my own baby made me realise how important it is to hold these precious moments in time, still forever, to capture every perfect detail before it so quickly changes - it is this I hope I will do for you.
Hello! I'm Caroline, and I'd like to thank you for visiting my site...
Families
Babies & Children
Newborns
Galleries
~ such an outstanding service - personal and tailor made to suit. You were seamless Caroline and so very very friendly cannot wait to see the rest of the photos - I could not recommend you enough. Thank you!
~Carla and Paul Ambrose 2015
Truly Magnificent...
Caroline's photos are always amazing, I can't recommend her enough. She's warm and welcoming and has such a talent.
Thanks for so many fabulous photos!
~ Natasha & James Betham 2016
Incredible...
We had a wonderful newborn photo shoot with Caroline when our sweet little boy was only 12 days old. Highly recommend as Caroline is not only extremely talented but very patient with the precious babies.
~ Carly Mailing 2015
Those beautiful shots are treasured by us...
I found Caroline to be warm, friendly, kind and extremely professional. My husband was apprehensive as our 2 year old is nervous with new people, but Caroline's warm smiley welcome eased our toddler in, made us feel comfortable and we managed to get amazing photos of him with his newborn brother. This was solely down to Caroline's touch and experience.
Thank you again!!
~ Marina Jordan 2015
I highly recommend Caroline...
Book your session!
Newborn Sessions
~ When to book?
I always recommend getting in contact with me after your 20 week scan to secure your session, but feel free to contact me any time. Once you have an estimated due date I will make a provisional booking which secures your newborn's session when they arrive. Once you have had your beautiful new baby, just drop me a line and we'll confirm a suitable time and day for your session. I always recommend photographing a newborn baby when they are under two weeks of age, after this time babies are a little harder to settle, and not so beautifully curly as they were as a newborn.
~ Where does your session take place?
Your newborn session will take place in my home studio in Gillingham, Kent. I'll send you all the details once booked, but I have clients from all over Kent and beyond.
~ How long does a session last?
Newborn photography is sometimes 90% patience and 10% photography so I always say to allow between 2-4 hours, as this allows for feeding, comforting, styling and positioning safely. Most sessions last 3 hours.
~Whats should I bring?
I have most things in my studio including changing facilities, so I simply ask you to ensure you have an extra feed with you, anything special - a little bear or blanket, a dummy if you are using one, I often recommend them, if only for the purpose of the shoot, and anything you'd like for yourself. I don't allow hot drinks in the studio, for safety, but if you want to bring a packed lunch or your favourite book, you are very welcome!
~ What happens during the session?
This is your time to have a little sit down, and relax, probably for the first time in a few days. I'm very experienced at settling babies and with your permission will get the baby all set up for their images after they have had a feed and are nice and sleepy (hopefully!). I'll use my props, fabrics and skills to create beautiful, timeless images, ensuring safety at all points, while you relax. On a few occasions I'll ask for your assistance to ensure the baby is secure or not left unattended while I change fabric or lenses etc. The result will hopefully be perfect images of your amazing new little person.
~Can siblings come?
Yes, of course, when booked in advance, sibling are very welcome at no extra cost. The sibling portraits will be done at the beginning of the session and I ask that someone else come with you so that siblings are then free to leave/play after their part is done.
~After the session
Once your session is over I'll ensure all of your images are artistically edited and finished in my signature style, your gallery will then be presented to you at your viewing session usually a week to two weeks after your session. You can then order any products or collections at that time.
All other sessions
Everything from signature Bluebell shoots to Maternity and family shoots are available upon request. These are usually 1-2 hour sessions, on location at a time and place mutually convenient. You can book these at any point, and if you book multiple sessions along side a Newborn Shoot, you'll recieve a 50% discount on the additional session.
About your session
Those tiny hands, their little noses, the little folds in their chubby little arms - that's what I'm going to capture during your session. It includes my time and expertise to create some truly beautiful portraits of your baby, and your favourite image as a large print.
Your session includes:
- Up to a 3 hours session in order to capture your newborn baby
- use of styling materials and props in the studio
- Images fully artisitcally edited to create a stunning set of newborn memories
- An in person viewing of selected images from your shoot
- Your favourite image as a large Print up to 20"
Please note your session does not include any digital files. All Images are available to purchase at your viewing session in my Image Collections and most clients choose to add on wall art and printed products to display their beautiful memories
Please see my Image collections section for my full price lists
A fee of £95 is applicable for all newborn sessions
Newborn Sessions
A truly unique time, that will never be repeated in the same way deserves to be recorded. My goal is to create timeless images that capture the beauty of every expectant parent.
Your session includes:
- A 1-2 hour hours session in order to capture your bump as a couple or alone
- Travel to a mutually agreed location
- Images fully artistically edited to create a stunning set of memories
- An in person viewing of selected images from your shoot
- Your favourite image as a large Print up to 20"
*50% off this session when booked with a Newborn session*
Please note your session does not include any digital files.
My clients normally spend in the region of £300 - £500 on wall art and printed products to display their images.
Please see my Image collections section for my full price lists
A fee of £85 is applicable for Maternity sessions
Maternity Sessions
Whether your family is growing, you want to celebrate your little one's birthday, or just want to update the family images on the wall, a Family or baby session will provide you with some treasured memories and lots of fun.
Your session includes:
- A 1-2 hour hours session in order to capture your baby or family
- Travel to a mutually agreed location, or studio us for up to one years of age,
- Images fully artistically edited to create a stunning set of memories
- An in person viewing of selected images from your shoot
- Your favourite image as a large Print up to 20"
*50% off this session when booked with a Newborn session*
Please note your session does not include any digital files.
My clients normally spend in the region of £300 - £500 on wall art and printed products to display their images.
Please see my Image collections section for my full price lists
A fee of £85 is applicable for all other sessions
Family and BabySessions
This is a special package that provides everything you'll need to welcome your baby to the world.
Your session includes:
- THREE sessions - a maternity, newborn AND a 1-2 hour hour 'Happy Birthday' session
- Travel to a mutually agreed location, and studio us for newborn and one year old session
- Images fully artistically edited to create a stunning set of memories
- An in person viewing of selected images from your shoot
- Your favourite image from EACH session as a large Print up to 20"
Please note your session does not include any digital files.
My clients normally spend in the region of £300 - £500 on wall art and printed products to display their images.
Please see my Image collections section for my full price lists
A fee of £250 is applicable for 'Watch Me Grow' sessions
Watch Me Grow Sessions
For many people Caroline Nicholson Photography is synonymous with weddings, and for many years these were my focus, I still maintain my Membership of the Guild of Photographers and am the recommended photographer for several venues across Kent.
As my family and life changed, so did my desire to change my business, but I still adore weddings and count numerous couples among my clients who have entrusted their wedding photography to me.
I have covered nearly 100 weddings during my career and am lucky enough to have incredible reviews from my clients. If you would like a bespoke quote or more information, please don't hesitate to get in touch. You can find examples of my wedding work on my Facebook page and blog as well as in my brochure.
You can find my wedding brochure by clicking here
Full day wedding photography Packages start from £1595.
Wedding Photography
Please note all images are professionally edited in my signature style and supplied as high resolution digital files on a beautifully presented USB stick or as a download where requested. Prices are in addition to your session fee.
Newborn
USB or Download - 5 digital files - £155
USB or Download - 10 digital files - £205
USB or Download - All digital files (approx 25 images) - £275
Maternity
USB or Download - All digital files (approx 25 images) - £175
Older Babies, Children, and Family portraiture
USB or Download - All digital files (approx 25 images) - £175
Styled Shoots, Fashion and Commercial
Prices available upon request and dependent on requirements - please drop me a line to discuss your ideas and I'll get a quote straight back to you.
Additional Products
Additional products including framed mounts, albums and wall art will also be available to purchase during your viewing and ordering session. Please note any products will require the purchase of the digital rights to those images, via one of my Image Collections. Please click on to the next page for full details.
Image Collections
Albums and Folios
My Fine Art 'Lay flat' professional albums are a stunning addition to any image collection and are available as follows:
A4 Portrait & Landscape Lay flat books
10 sides/20 pages – £150
20 sides/40 pages – £200
Square Lay Flat books
8×8 10 sides/20 pages – £150
12x12 10 spread / 20 pages – £180
Stunning duo or tri fold Luxury Folios are an amazing way to present your beautiful images and make a fantastic present. Available in a variety of covers and colours
Duo Fold
8x8 - £55