With the gradual easing of government guidelines regarding social distancing, I am now able to offer studio-style newborn photoshoots again. Many of you have told me that you'd prefer to have these 'full' shoots for your new baby. However, I'm conscious that some people will prefer to remain socially distanced. As such, I'm offering both the full service as well as a socially distanced mini-shoot service. The table below will help you to decide which shoot is for you.

In line with government guidelines, I have carried out a risk assessment for all areas of my work, including newborn photoshoots. For the outdoor mini-shoots the main risk mitigation is that they take place outside and I remain at 2m distance (full risk assessment details can be found by following the 'more info' link above).

With a studio-style newborn photoshoot, I am coming into your home, bringing equipment and having contact with your baby, and as such, there is a level of risk. I have taken the following precautions to ensure the risk is minimised, however, you should make your own risk assessment as to whether to proceed with this kind of shoot based on the information below and an understanding of the risks involved.

The following summarises the actions I take during a studio-style shoot to minimise risk to all involved. A full copy of the Risk Assessment is available on request and will be supplied upon booking.

• I will never attend a photoshoot if I (or anyone in my household) have Covid19 symptoms, nor if I have been instructed to self-isolate. Likewise, you should postpone your photoshoot if you (or anyone in your household) have symptoms or have been instructed to self-isolate.
• I sanitise all equipment with disinfectant wipes before bringing it into your home. All backdrops and wraps are freshly washed before bringing them to your shoot.
• I limit the number of non-washable props used. Where these are used, they are quarantined for at least 72 hours between sessions.
• I will wash my hands upon arrival at your home (I bring a freshly washed hand towel for my own use). I wash my hands again before having contact with your baby.
• I wear a filtered mask throughout the session, and will wear a visor whilst I have hands-on contact with your baby.
• Whilst I am setting up, everyone in your household should maintain at least 2m distance.
• The room we are using should be well ventilated with windows open wherever possible.
• I aim to maintain 2m distance wherever possible except when hands-on contact with baby is required.
• I limit the amount of times I need to touch your baby: I will wrap them at the beginning of the session and avoid further wrap changes. I avoid posing baby on their front (some simple poses may be possible with the assistance of a parent).