Relaxed, Safety-Focused Newborn Photography Near Crawley

Newborn Photographers 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 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 smoothly prepare outfits, wraps and setups while keeping sessions calm and efficient — allowing greater variety 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 £250 to £499, 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, Maidenbower, Pound Hill, Worth, Three Bridges and the surrounding areas. Although our studio is based in nearby Copthorne, we’re just a few minutes from much of Crawley, making us a convenient choice for parents looking for a specialist newborn photographer close to home.

At Baby Shoots, newborn photography is at the heart of what we do. Our dedicated studio has been designed specifically around babies and their families, creating a calm, comfortable environment where parents can relax while we gently guide the session.

For many Crawley families, the combination of specialist newborn photography, easy access and parking right outside the studio makes the experience simple and stress-free during those precious first weeks with a new baby.

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
  • Pound Hill & 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.

Jemimah R.
2 months ago
Lovely pictures, very patient with bubba in the studio, and brilliant at keeping him soothed and calm😍
Rosanna C.
5 years ago
Rob and Karen were extremely friendly, professional and welcoming. They had a lovely warm and cosy studio and made my husband and i feel so comfortable and at ease. They were amazing when working with our 8 day old daughter and we never felt rushed or pressured and were able to stop to feed/change her when she needed it. The entire shoot was babyled and we felt really comfortable throughout. The finished photos were so unbelievably stunning....we bought them all!!!!! We are so grateful for these precious memories that we have forever. I can't recommend them enough, and only wish we new them when we had our Son! Thank you so much xx
Amy J.
2 years ago
Rob and Karen were amazing from start to finish, so accommodating and quick to respond. They adjusted their photoshoot to suit my twin newborn girls and were amazing with the babies on the day - the girls didn’t even wake up!!! The pictures are absolutely perfect and something that I will treasure forever. I would highly highly recommend and will definitely be coming back!! Thank you so much again Rob & Karen we absolutely loved the whole experience
Charlotte L.
5 years ago
Went for our newborn mini shoot today, the service that we recieved was next to none, friendly, professional and so gentle with our little one! Cannot wait to see how our photos turn out but no doubt they will be great!
Claire R.
5 years ago
We had a newborn shoot with Karen and Rob for our daughter back in 2019 and so when our son recently made his arrival we knew there would be no one better to do his shoot. They are such a brilliant team with Rob producing absolutely stunning photos and Karen being the baby whisperer! They are very professional and made the whole experience in their lovely studio very relaxing and enjoyable. I highly recommend them to anyone wanting a newborn or toddler photoshoot. We will treasure our beautiful photos of both our children forever.
Aoife K.
2 years ago
I can't thank Rob and Karen enough they're extremely understanding and accommodating as I booked a newborn session, which needed to be delayed. They're extremely professional and exceeded my expectations I highly recommend and look forward to booking future sessions.
Neil
5 years ago
We visited Baby Shoots in April 2021 with our 10 day old son for a New Born shoot and were very pleased with the entire Experience. Rob and Karen were very welcoming and made the whole experience really enjoyable. Our baby was handled expertly and gently and kept warm and happy whilst being dressed in different cute outfits. There are so many props and options and we were extremely happy with the pictures we received. Our only problem is we can’t decide which ones to put up as they’re all fantastic. A pretty good problem to have! We’ll definitely be back and can’t recommend this company enough.
Natalia B.
3 years ago
We’ve had an amazing experience. Pictures are lovely and a great memento of the newborn time that is so short. Would highly recommend the studio if you’re thinking of doing a newborn shoot as it’s not only super friendly and professional environment but also by comparison to similar other offerings quite competitively priced.
Olivia T.
5 months ago
We had the most amazing experience with Karen and Rob for our newborn shoot! They were so patient, gentle, and professional, making us feel completely at ease while capturing the most beautiful moments of our baby. The photos turned out absolutely stunning — memories we’ll treasure forever. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a warm, talented photography team!
Anish B.
8 months ago
Great experience during our newborn photo shoot, Rob and Karen extremely friendly! Photos were outstanding extremely happy with the results!
Charlotte L.
7 years ago
You don't want to go anywhere else for your photos. Karen and Rob are just incredible. We had the best experience taking our little one for his newborn shoot. We were made to feel so welcome and we really enjoyed the experience. Karen was absolutely amazing with our little one, he was handled with such care and attention - Karen is literally the baby whisperer! Rob went above and beyond to produce the most beautiful pictures for us with a few surprises, honestly the time and effort it must have taken - you just don't get customer service like that anymore! We can't thank you both enough for creating the most amazing memories that we'll keep forever to look back on. Thank you. Charlotte and Brian x
Excellent O.
4 years ago
We had an amazing experience. Karen and Rob were extremely professional yet kind and gentle with our baby. The outcome of the pictures was also mind blowing. We will definitely choose them for all our babies and family photoshoots.
Manoo G.
3 years ago
We got newborn photographs done with Rob and Karen, they were really accommodating to fit us in at short notice prior to 2 weeks since birth, as they mentioned the sooner the better for these sort of photos. We came into their home studio and were immediately at ease. They explained the process taking on board some of things we wanted and got to work! Our little one didn't want to sleep initially (although we also loved the awake photos they got), but as a team they worked with her, keeping her calm, then got her to sleep and that's when they stepped up the speed! Between them, they worked well for clothes changes/setting changes keeping baby asleep and it was truly a pleasure to watch professionals at their craft. Cut to receiving to the photos which was around about 2 weeks fully edited, we are delighted with the results! Of course cost may be a consideration for some for such photos but we considered it fair for the quality received. Delighted with the outcome and we would recommend it for newborn photos! We are also aware they do other photos for babies/children and would not hesitate to use them in the future!
Laura C.
2 years ago
Thank you so much to Karen and Rob! We absolutely love our pictures and they were worth every penny. They were both very gentle with my baby girl and even doe it was quite difficult to take her photos as she was wide awake they were very patient with her. Me and my partner just had to sit back and relax!
Josh H.
1 month ago
We previously had our new baby's photo shoot at Baby Shoots and the results were incredible, so when we had our new arrival we knew who to use. Karen and Rob were so friendly and were brilliant with our daughter and newborn baby. The session was very relaxed and we will treasure the images from both shoots for years to come.
Geraldine M.
1 year ago
We are returning customers to Baby Shoots. Once again Rob and Karen didn't disappoint. We are delighted with our photos. They strive for perfection which is challenging with a newborn however somehow they manage it. They are also very good with toddlers and we managed to get some lovely family photos too. Highly recommend. Geraldine and Mike.
Sugnesh P.
4 years ago
Rob and Karen are genuinely lovely people who made us feel important and centre stage. They were friendly, helpful and patient to address our needs on the day. We can’t thank them enough for the newborn experience package and super quality of the photoshoot. We would definitely recommend them to all our loved ones. Thank you again 🙂
Georgia T.
5 years ago
We were brought a newborn shoot as a gift from my grandparents. Rob and Karen are very welcoming and instantly put you at ease. The pictures that they have taken of my daughter are amazing and the variety of props and colours avaliable are outstanding. We can't wait to book another shoot soon!
Blabbering P.
5 years ago
Rob & Karen are amazing!! I had my newborn session with them (I’ve booked the 3 session bundle) and it was so calm and relaxed… they were so friendly and professional all at the same time! The photos came out beautifully, I loved them all!! I can’t wait for our other two sessions…
Abbie V.
1 year ago
Even before booking, Karen and Rob were quick at responding and answered any questions in detail to ensure we booked for exactly what we wanted. On arrival they were very friendly and accommodating, which for us who have never had professional photos done nor normally like our pictures taken, made us as a family more relaxed. They were very patient and helpful when explaining poses and overall was a very pleasant experience to be a part of and watch. We left feeling confident our photos would be nothing but perfect and couldn't wait to see them. The turn around from the day of the photos to receiving the final edits wasn't too bad either, and worth the wait. We were blown away by the results, and the 4k video was a bonus. We now have beautiful pictures we will treasure forever and cannot thank Rob and Karen at Baby Shoots enough for capturing these precious memories. We certainly will be recommending and will be returning in the future.
Ross P.
4 years ago
Having been so happy with our first born photoshoot we had no hesitation in returning to Rob and Karen with our second. This time we opted for the 1 hour long session. It did not disappoint! Rob and Karen worked quickly and efficiently to get a variety of photos in a calm, friendly setting, We love our photos that we received promptly and would definitely recommend to all our family and friends.
Jen B.
2 years ago
I have been meaning to write this review for a while, but I never had a spare moment! I found Baby Shoots Photography online after a thorough search for baby photographers. This business stood out to me purely because of their reviews as well as having the most professional and gorgeous photos on their instagram account (which you should totally follow!). I was a little anxious at first as I had a previous photographer for all my baby/family photoshoots who we were so loyal too, but unfortunately for us, she undertook a new venture! However, the anxiety quickly disappeared when Karen and Rob took time to listen to what I wanted and reassured me that they would do their absolute best to meet my needs with such patience and kindness. Karen and Rob did such a wonderful job for us (back in February this year). Karen was so good at setting the scene with variety of warm colours whilst Rob took some beautiful, heart-warming photos. I truly had tears of joy with the outcome, and I am very much looking forward to working with them again, particularly when our bubba turns one! I hope to see them both again soon.
Delray H.
7 years ago
What a dynamic duo of team work and photography. We could not have asked for a better quality experience and service in capturing our timeless newborn baby pictures.
GA
2 years ago
Massive thank you to Karen and Rob for their incredible work capturing perfect photos of our new born! I would highly recommend using Baby Shoots for new born photography! The studio is very modern and well equipped with options to ensure you capture the perfect shot. Both Karen and Rob are true experts in their field and helped us create ever lasting memories. Thank you once again guys, and we look forward to joining you in a few months time for another photo shoot!
Rob and Karen are fantastic! We had a really great time during our photoshoot with our baby as they are very professional and lovely hosts! And the results are excellent! We are very pleased and happy.

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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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.

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Explore our complete Sussex newborn photography page for full pricing, FAQs and session details.

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