Relaxed, Safety-Focused Newborn Photography Near Crawley

Newborn Photography for Crawley, Horley & Smallfield

Just minutes from Crawley, our Copthorne studio welcomes families from across Sussex and Surrey.


AT A GLANCE

KEY POINTS

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Where is the studio?

Our newborn photography studio is based in Copthorne, just minutes from Crawley and within easy reach of Horley, Gatwick, Smallfield and the surrounding Sussex & Surrey areas.

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Safety first

With over 15 years of experience specialising in newborn photography — and working together as a dedicated two-person team — your baby’s comfort and safety remain our priority throughout every session.

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A calm, baby-led approach

Our newborn sessions are relaxed, unhurried and fully led by your baby. We allow plenty of time for feeding, cuddles and settling, adapting every session around how your baby feels on the day.

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Why families choose us

By working together as a two-person team, we can prepare outfits, wraps and setups while keeping sessions calm and efficient — giving us more time to create a wider variety of beautiful images without rushing your baby.

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When should you book?

We recommend reserving your newborn session during pregnancy, ideally after your 20-week scan. Most newborn sessions take place within the first 7–14 days after birth.

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Pricing

Our newborn photography packages range from ÂŁ275 to ÂŁ499, with digital images included in every collection. Flexible payment options are available through Klarna and Clearpay.

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What’s included?

Your session includes full use of our studio props, wraps and accessories, professional retouching, a private viewing appointment and a selection of professionally edited digital images.

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Peace of mind guarantee

We’re completely confident you’ll love your newborn portraits. However, if by the end of your session you don’t feel we’ve captured a beautiful collection of images, we’ll refund your session fee in full.

Family and newborn photoshoots in Copthorne - new parents with newborn baby in studio portrait

A Specialist Newborn Photography Studio Right on Crawley’s Doorstep

Your local specialists for newborn portraits

Many of the families we photograph come from Crawley and the surrounding areas. Our studio is just a few minutes away in Copthorne, where we specialise in newborn photography in a calm, comfortable environment designed specifically for babies and their families.

With over 15 years’ experience and a dedicated two-person team, we can take our time and gently guide you through the session, allowing plenty of flexibility for feeding, cuddles and settling.

For families travelling with a new baby, easy access, parking directly outside the studio and a relaxed, baby-led approach make the experience simple and stress-free.

Professional newborn photographer West Sussex: A serene portrait of a sleepy smiling newborn baby girl in a pink floral headband.

“What can I say – absolutely amazing from start to finish…

5 stars isn’t enough for BabyShoots”

  • Specialist newborn photographers with 15+ years of experience
  • Two-person newborn photography team
  • Private studio in Copthorne with parking directly outside
  • Easy access from Crawley, Horley and Gatwick via the M23
  • Transparent pricing with digital images

Easy to reach from Crawley, Horley & Gatwick

Our studio is based in Copthorne, right on the Surrey–Sussex border. We’re just a few minutes from Junction 10 of the M23 and easily accessible via the A264.

For those who know the area, we’re just a short walk from the Duke’s Head roundabout and located in the same lane as Copthorne Prep School.

Typical travel times include;

  • Crawley, Horley & Maidenbower – under 15 minutes
  • Three Bridges – around 10 minutes
  • Smallfield & Poundhill – around 5-10 minutes
  • Crawley Down – around 5 minutes

Parking is available directly outside the studio, making arrival with a newborn simple and stress-free.

HOW IT WORKS

A simple route to fantastic newborn portraits

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Reserve your session

We pencil your due date into our diary during pregnancy, then confirm your final appointment once baby arrives.

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Relaxed studio session

Relax, while we take care of everything. Your newborn session takes place at our Copthorne studio, with plenty of time for feeding, cuddles and settling.

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Choose your favourite images

After your session, you’ll return for a private viewing appointment to select your favourite portraits and package.

To explore more details about our newborn photography process in full, including detailed information about timings, preparation and what to expect during your visit, visit our main Newborn Photography page here.

Designed Around Real Life with a New Baby

Getting out of the house with a newborn isn’t always easy.

Between feeds, nappy changes and everything else that comes with a new baby, even a short journey can feel like hard work. This is why we’ve tried to make the whole experience as relaxed and straightforward as possible.

We have parking right outside the studio, allow plenty of time for feeding and settling if needed, and there’s absolutely no pressure if your baby decides they have their own plans for the day!

We’ve photographed hundreds of newborns over the years and work around your baby throughout the session.

Our aim is simple: beautiful newborn photographs and a relaxed experience that you genuinely enjoy.

Transparent pricing with no hidden extras

Your Newborn Collections

Simple, transparent pricing. Secure your session online with everything included — props, wraps, outfits, and professional editing. No hidden extras.

Loved every moment?

The “I Want It All” Option.

Upgrade any collection to your full gallery (+£150), including all images and a cinematic slideshow — no need to return to the studio.

Coralena M.
2 years ago
Booked another Christmas mini session again this year and once again did not disappoint. With both of their help I got some lovely pictures. They were very relaxed when my 15 month old was playing with the set and we wasn’t rushed out the door like some photographers I’ve heard about. They also make a real effort to have the two sets beautifully laid out. Will be going back next year.
Bethany S.
5 years ago
Highly recommend baby shoots, we went for our Christmas mini session - Rob & Karen are an amazing friendly, approachable and professional couple. Great with my 10 month old, the photos are beautiful. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome of these, will definitely be going back for more in the future x
Jessica P.
3 years ago
Would 100% recommend these lovely people! They have done such an amazing job on my children’s portraits and made them feel at ease when taking the photos. Quick turn around with the photos as well. All round an amazing service and will definitely use Rob and Karen again!
Koby Y.
6 years ago
We'd organised for our 6 month old son a christmas photoshoot with Baby Shoots - the team were professional, patient and provided the image gallery very quickly to us. We are very happy with the outcome and the photos captured are very special to us. Highly recommended.
Katie W.
3 years ago
I booked a mini Christmas session for my 10 month old with Robert & Karen and I am so impressed with the outcome. They was welcoming, professional and the photos were beautiful. I would highly recommend and will definitely go back to them in the future!
giulia C.
4 years ago
Thank you Rob and Karen for the fantastic job the pictures are absolutely fantastic!
Oluwatobi O.
2 years ago
Karen and Rob are amazing! They have shot my baby every Christmas and they never disappoint. They are really good with him, and he is going to be four, they are so professional but at the same time fun . Pictures always come out amazing!
Alexandra
10 months ago
I recently had my children's ‘Christmas mini photo session’ with Karen and Rob and I couldn’t be happier with the whole experience. They were both so welcoming, friendly and extremely patient which made both my daughters feel completely comfortable. The photos were also absolutely beautiful, when receiving them I couldn’t stop smiling at how lovely they were. I will definitely be returning and highly recommend this experience to anyone. Thank you so much! 🎄
Martha
2 years ago
Rob and Karen made our Christmas mini shoot with a 3 month old and a 3 year old look easy! They clearly are very talented at working with children and managed to get some beautiful pictures. I am very pleased and would highly recommend them.
Tailah W.
3 years ago
Back again for the Christmas photoshoot and yet again the photos were so beautiful. I will never not go anywhere else for special memories such as these. Thank you for all of your hard work and capturing some gorgeous gorgeous shots!
Catherine G.
6 years ago
We had a brilliant mini Christmas shoot with Rob at Baby Shoots Photography. Beautiful set up and the photos are fab! Rob dealt brilliantly with our daughter who didn't sit still even for a second so even more impressed with the photos that he's produced!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is newborn photography safe?

Yes — your baby’s safety and comfort are our priority throughout every session. With over 15 years of experience specialising in newborn photography, and working together as a dedicated two-person team, we only use safe, baby-led posing and never force babies into uncomfortable positions.

What if baby won’t sleep?

That’s completely normal. Every baby is different, and our sessions are designed to be relaxed and flexible. We allow plenty of time for feeding, cuddles and settling, and can still create beautiful natural portraits even if your baby is awake for parts of the session.

What should we bring?

You simply need to bring the essentials you’d normally take when leaving the house with your baby — such as nappies, milk and extra feeds if bottle feeding. We provide wraps, blankets, headbands, outfits and studio props for the session.

How long does a session last?

Our newborn sessions last between 1–3 hours, depending on which package you choose. We allow plenty of time for feeding, changing and settling your baby without the session ever feeling rushed.

Got more questions? Let’s chat!

Family newborn portraits for Horley parents. Mum and Dad with newborn baby in newborn studio.
Sleeping newborn photographed with soft natural-style lighting on a pink blanket in our Newborn photo studio in Copthorne.

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Newborn Photographer

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Crawley?

If you’re expecting a baby and would like relaxed, natural newborn portraits in a calm studio environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Copthorne studio welcomes families from across Crawley, Horley, Gatwick and surrounding areas throughout Sussex and Surrey.

Looking for more information first?
Explore our complete Sussex newborn photography page for full pricing, FAQs and session details.

Risk-free booking
If you don’t feel we’ve captured what you hoped for, we’ll refund you in full.