Carrie, Oliver & baby E - Newborn Home Photoshoot in Norwich
There’s something about the very end of December that feels hushed.
The world outside is cold and still. Norwich in winter has that pale, quiet light and the kind of air that makes you tuck your chin into your scarf. But inside this family’s home, it was warm. Cosy. Slow. The heating on, curtains half drawn, a brand new baby tucked into the safest place they know.
This is why I love at-home newborn sessions so much.
A warm little bubble in winter
You don’t have to go anywhere. You don’t have to brave the cold or pack half your house into a changing bag. We simply make a little pocket of calm right where you already are.
While it was frosty outside, inside we kept everything warm and comfortable. That means you can wear as much or as little as you like. No bundling up just because it’s December. The temperature is set for baby, and you get to relax. Mum and baby chose pieces from my client closet - soft, neutral fabrics that feel beautiful but effortless. Gentle textures and tones that let the connection do the talking.
A quietly curious little soul
This sweet baby barely slept. Instead, he stayed softly awake for much of the session. Calm, observant, taking it all in.
I love photographing awake newborns. There’s something incredibly special about those early, watchful days. The way their eyes move slowly around the room. The way they pause. The way they seem to study you.
More than once, those little eyes met my lens. Not startled. Not unsure. Just present. Curious. Connected.
It’s such a fleeting stage that brand new awareness before the world gets bigger and louder. Capturing it feels like holding onto something delicate. Sacred, even.
The beauty of December light
Winter light in Norwich is different. It’s softer. Lower. It slips gently through windows and wraps around you in the quietest way. It creates images that feel intimate and still. Never harsh, never rushed.
And paired with the warmth of home, it becomes something really special.
As the year was ending, this family was just beginning. New rhythms. New routines. A new little heartbeat in the house. There’s something poetic about that - closing one chapter and opening another, all within the same few days, all just before the end of a year.
Newborn sessions don’t need perfect homes or sleepy babies. They just need warmth. A bit of space. And the willingness to slow down.
Even in the coldest week of December, inside your home can feel like the safest, softest place in the world.
Until the next post… :)
Love,
Rose
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