Frequently Asked Questions
PREGNANCY FAQ
When to book my Pregnancy Shoot?
I highly recommend booking your pregnancy session during your second trimester (between 13-28 weeks) to secure your spot as the agenda gets full. You can also always check for availability as last minute spots happen sometimes.
When is the ideal time to do a Pregnancy Shoot?
The best time for a pregnancy session is between 29-35 weeks, when your baby belly stands out!
Can I book Pregnancy and Newborn Shoots together?
Absolutely yes! When you book a pregnancy session you even get a special €50 voucher for your next newborn shoot or baby shoot.
NEWBORN FAQ
When to book my Newborn Shoot?
I highly recommend booking your newborn session around your second trimester (between 20-30 weeks) to secure your spot as the agenda gets full. You can also always check for availability as last minute spots happen sometimes.
What if my delivery is earlier / later than due date?
Once booked, a session date is provided based on your due date but this is just to keep a spot for you. After real birth, we always talk and adjust our session date if necessary. Buffer spots are kept each month to cover for early / late deliveries! So, no worries about that and you can peacefully book to save your spot while pregnant!
When is the ideal time to do a Newborn Shoot?
The typical time for a Newborn session is between 5 to 15 days after birth, when your newborn baby still tends to sleep soundly. The sessions can still be done in the first few weeks in case it is a last minute booking, your baby is born under 3kg or you need to spend some time under health care. I always care about your needs first.
What if my newborn has acne/ gas /colic/ reflux..?
If your newborn has these, it is totally ok and normal. I have a lot experience in posing and photographing little newborns. I know many tricks to soothe and keep them comfortable and safe during posing. So, our sessions are always stress-free for both your little baby and you as a new parent.
For acne, we use special, professional editing tools in photoshop. So we can clean any acne/skin problem keeping the natural look of your baby’s face.
CAKE SMASH FAQ
When to book my Cake smash Shoot?
I highly recommend booking your cakesmash session when your baby is 7-9 months old to secure your spot as the agenda gets full. You can also always check for availability as last minute spots can happen.
When is the ideal time to do a Cake smash Shoot?
The sessions can be done anytime after 10.5 months (also after the birthday), but the typical time for a Cake smash shoot is around 11 months. For 2nd birthdays, the typical time for a Cake smash shoot is between 20-23 months.
What if my baby has food allergies?
You can choose from a normal, less sugar, sugar free or vegan cake. After booking, a little questionnaire is shared where we also ask about other food allergies and the cake is ordered accordingly.
What happens to the cake?
If there is cake left after the session, it is packed for you to enjoy at home, so we don’t waste.
What if I need to clean/wash my baby after our session?
The studio has a bathroom dedicated to little clients. It includes a bathtub with a baby seat, shampoo and clean towels, so you can comfortably wash your baby after cake smash, if you need. This bathroom is always kept sterilised.
GENERAL FAQ
Where will our session be? Do you do home sessions?
All photography sessions are held in my home-like studio in Haarlem. I have many different props, materials and soft professional lighting that ensures consistency and best results. I also have baby bottle warmers, diapers, etc. in case you need them, which are always kept sterilised.
I don’t do home sessions, as I find it overwhelming / stressful for parents to organise, clean their home and spend extra time for the set-up before the session can start. It should be a joyful experience for you! Once you step out and reach my studio, you will see that it is home-like, like another room in your house which also makes babies / kids feel comfortable. Everything is prepared before you come so you can enjoy watching your baby, relax, have a good coffee (decaf is also available), snacks!
How long do the sessions last?
Just to give you an idea, sessions typically take around 2-3 hours for newborn, 1 hour for baby, 1-1.5 hours for Cakesmash, Pregnancy and Family shoots. But all babies are precious and they deserve to be respected. So, there is no rush and we follow the lead and gentle pace of your baby during our sessions to care for different needs. This is also the reason why package types are not based on time but based on what is included.
Do you provide clothing for the shoot?
For newborn, baby and cake smash shoots, all the clothing for your baby is provided. There is a range of wardrobe options for both girls and boys. For pregnancy and family shoots, there are some beautiful dresses for mamas and also there is an option to rent from the dress catalogue of Bloomingtale.
Are parents and siblings included in the sessions?
Parents and/or siblings shoot is already included in package Bliss and available as an add-on for packages Joy and Wonder (you can check package types under each service).
You may wonder how your toddler/kid can cooperate when you include siblings shoot. With years of experience, I know how to approach them respecting their differences, listening and giving time to them. So they feel comfortable and let you have beautiful, genuine, timeless photographs of your kids together.
How to book a session?
Please fill the contact form under Contact page. Then you will receive a booking proposal email within 24 hrs (please also check spam). You will find detailed session information and session date alternatives in this email. You can also always reach via phone during working hours. I am so happy you’re here and can’t wait to work together!
How do we select/receive our photos?
First you will receive a private online gallery (60-80 photos with watermark), where you can easily select your photos by just giving heart shapes to the ones you select. After we receive your selection, your photos go through professional edit and shared back with a downloadable Final Gallery, as high resolution digital files, without watermark.
Can I receive unedited images?
All unedited images are already included in package Bliss and available as an add-on for packages Joy and Wonder (you can check package types under each service).
These images are color/size corrected (so not fully unedited) and delivered in high resolution without watermark via a downloadable gallery email.

– XIOMARA O. / Newborn Shoot