We explore a range of posing options for parents of newborns, whether you're comfortable in front of the camera or not, because it doesn't have to be daunting. Even if it's your idea of hell, there are still some really easy shots to set up with your new arrival that you can feature in.
Karl looks back at 2022 as a Northants newborn photographer and talks about plans for the future.
As those of you who follow me on Twitter and Facebook may have seen, last week I had the honour and the privilege of photographing two new little people just a handful of days after they were welcomed into the world by their doting parents.
After keeping her parents waiting for far longer than they’d hoped, baby Ashleigh finally entered the world in the early hours of 11 November, weighing in at 7lbs 5ozs. I’d also been waiting eagerly too, since Ashleigh would become my first new-born baby subject. I spent two one-hour sessions with Ashleigh and her doting parents (and dog!)