Business Details
12 Years
experience
Professional Newborn & Maternity Photography in Haywards Heath
Established in 2014, Echo Baby Photography specialises in capturing precious moments for families in West Sussex. Our Cuckfield-based studio offers newborn photography sessions for babies aged 7 days to 4 weeks, utilising natural poses and curated props to create timeless images. We also provide maternity mini-sessions from 32 weeks of pregnancy, focusing on elegant bump photography with professional lighting techniques. Our 2-3 hour newborn sessions include family portraits, parent-and-baby shots, and solo images of the newborn, with clients travelling across West Sussex for our stress-free approach.We prioritise comfort and authenticity, offering flexible timing for maternity shoots and a relaxed environment for newborns. All sessions result in carefully edited galleries allowing clients to select their preferred images. Our expertise in newborn safety and posing ensures both beautiful results and client peace of mind. We maintain transparency in our processes and focus on creating heirloom-quality photographs that families treasure. Our team combines technical skill with empathetic service to make each photoshoot a memorable experience.
Services
Newborn Photo Sessions
Maternity Mini Sessions
Family Portraits
Bump Photography
Studio Photography
Sibling Portraits
Portrait Galleries
Professional Retouching
Newborn Safety Consultation
Image Selection Packages
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- Established in 2014 with specialist newborn photography experience
- Curated prop collection for personalised family storytelling
- Maternity sessions from 32 weeks with professional retouching
- Newborn-safe posing techniques with 2-3 hour flexible sessions
- Clients travel across West Sussex for our studio's relaxed environment
Services
Newborn Photo Sessions
Specialist photography for babies aged 7-28 days, capturing natural curled poses in a studio environment. Sessions include family portraits, parent-and-baby shots, and solo images using curated props and backdrops. Lasting 2-3 hours, each session provides a gallery of 20 edited images for selection.
Maternity Mini Sessions
45-minute studio sessions for expectant mothers from 32 weeks pregnancy. Using professional lighting and retouching techniques to create elegant bump portraits. Sessions include partner involvement and focus on capturing the emotional journey of pregnancy with artistic angles.
Family Portraits
Coordinated family photography sessions capturing natural interactions. Includes multi-generational portraits, sibling dynamics, and parent-and-child connections using consistent styling across different age groups. Sessions focus on authentic emotional expressions rather than posed compositions.
Image Galleries
Curated digital galleries containing 20 professionally edited images from each session. Includes multiple perspectives - family groupings, individual portraits, and detailed close-ups. Clients receive full-resolution images suitable for printing and digital sharing with copyright permissions.
Portrait Packages
Customisable packages allowing selection of favourite images from session galleries. Options include print-ready files, professionally mounted prints, and digital collections with copyright permissions. Packages can be upgraded to include premium framing or luxury photo albums.
Questions
What is the best time for newborn photography?
Newborn sessions work best when babies are 7-28 days old, as they naturally maintain curled positions reminiscent of the womb.
How long do maternity sessions last?
Our maternity mini-sessions include 45 minutes of studio time, focusing on elegant bump photography with professional lighting techniques.
What's included in newborn photo sessions?
Sessions last 2-3 hours and include family portraits, parent-and-baby shots, sibling interactions, and solo images with curated props.
Do you photograph siblings together?
Yes, we include baby with siblings as part of our standard newborn session package to capture natural family connections.
How should I prepare for a maternity shoot?
We recommend wearing fitted clothing to showcase your bump, bringing a partner for shared portraits, and arriving relaxed to enjoy the experience.
What safety measures do you use for newborns?
Our photographers use newborn-safe posing techniques with professional support, ensuring all images are captured without compromising baby's wellbeing.
Reviews (5)
Kirsty Kuhnel
Oct 24, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
Sally was absolutely amazing. Despite booking very last minute, she fit us in without any problem at all! Sally made the shoot such an enjoyable and stress-free experience and was so lovely. Couldnt recommend her enough. She was so good with our baby Kacie and the photos are amazing. X
Sally was absolutely amazing. Despite booking very last minute, she fit us in without any problem at all! Sally made the shoot such an enjoyable and stress-free experience and was so lovely. Couldnt recommend her enough. She was so good with our baby Kacie and the photos are amazing. X
Treehoppers Fk
Feb 01, 2021
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Sally has taken some amazing photographs for me since I started my outdoor nursery. She is wonderful with the children, taking the time to make them feel at ease so that she can capture some lovely natural photos. She has also taken some individual portraits of the children - which all the families have loved. It has been brilliant to have some really high quality photographs to use on our website and social media - it has made such a difference. Thank you Sally!
Carlybenbo
Jul 13, 2020
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Sally visited us for our newborn shoot 1 week after our little boy was born. She was brilliantly supportive and reassuring with our ever shifting induction date and kept up communication along the way. Having emailed back and forth regarding the flower basket, I was excited to see what she had designed. On the day of the shoot, Sally arrived and immediately put 2 brand new, sleep-deprived parents at ease as she set herself up in. The basket was brought in last and was absolutely stunning. Incorporating a few of our wedding flower colour and lots of early autumnal hues, I knew the finishing pictures
Jane Henry
Dec 11, 2019
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Sally is a brilliant photographer, she created a calm and comfortable environment, and was great at getting our son to sleep so she could pose him for some wonderful photos. Having a photographer that comes to you makes all the difference to getting these great shots. Highly recommended.
Naomi Treen
Nov 10, 2019
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We had such a wonderful experience with Sally. She was so professional, patient and kind. She made my baby so calm, which resulted in great photos but she was also particularly good with my toddler. She comes to your home and makes the whole experience relaxed and stress free. The newborn and family photos were beautiful. I would definitely recommend Sally to anyone who wants photos done at this special time.
