Yana Skakun
Cambridge
Newborn Photographer Cambridge
Cambridge Newborn Photography
Gentle Newborn Photography in Cambridge
The first days of a new baby's life pass with extraordinary speed — and the tiny details that seem so vivid now will fade to a gentle blur within weeks. A dedicated newborn session in your Cambridge home captures those fleeting early moments: the way they curl their fingers, the crease of a sleeping cheek, the size of a tiny hand in yours.
I'm based in Cambridgeshire and work with a gentle, baby-led approach — no rushing, no forcing poses, no pressure. Sessions follow your baby's pace entirely, with time built in for feeds and settling. Most families receive a gallery of 30–50 images they'll treasure for a lifetime.
Packages
Cambridge Newborn Photography Packages
Newborn Session
£295
2–3 hours · 30+ images
- Baby-led, unhurried pace
- Posed and lifestyle images
- Family portraits included
- Online gallery within 2 weeks
Newborn & Family
£395
3–4 hours · 50+ images
- Extended coverage
- Siblings and family portraits
- Lifestyle and posed newborn images
- Online gallery within 2 weeks
Cake Smash Add-on
+£150
1 hour · 20+ images
- Perfect for 1-year milestone
- Cake and celebration setup
- Studio or home session
- Can be booked with newborn package
The Session
What to Expect
Baby-Led Approach
Sessions follow your baby's pace completely — feeds, nappy changes, and settling time built in. There is no rush.
The Best Window: 5–14 Days
Newborns sleep most deeply in the first two weeks. Book during pregnancy and I hold your date with flexibility around your due date.
Genuine Family Moments
I document real moments alongside posed portraits — the way you hold them, the way siblings peer in.
Warm, Safe Environment
I use safe posing techniques, appropriate temperatures, and take all necessary precautions to keep your baby comfortable at all times.
Siblings & Grandparents
Siblings and grandparents are warmly welcomed — these family portraits become some of the most treasured from the session.
Flexible Booking
Book a provisional date during pregnancy. We confirm by text when your baby arrives and adjust easily if needed.
Newborn Photography FAQs
When should I book a Cambridge newborn session?+
During your second trimester if possible. I hold a provisional date around your due date and we confirm by text once your baby arrives. Sessions work best in the first 5–14 days, when babies sleep most deeply.
Where does the session take place?+
Most newborn sessions take place in your own home in Cambridge or Cambridgeshire — familiar surroundings are much calmer for baby and family. I bring all props, wraps, and equipment.
How long does the session last?+
Plan for 2–3 hours for a standard newborn session. We follow your baby's lead entirely — feeds, naps, and settling time are built in.
Is it safe to pose newborns?+
Absolutely yes — I use professionally trained safe posing techniques. Baby's comfort and safety is always the first priority, and no pose is forced or held if baby resists.
What if my baby is older than 2 weeks?+
Lifestyle newborn sessions work beautifully up to 8 weeks. Babies over 2 weeks may not sleep as deeply, so sessions shift more toward awake and lifestyle images — which are equally stunning.
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Get in Touch
Book Your Cambridge Newborn Session
Book during pregnancy — I'll hold your date and confirm when your baby arrives.