Mini vs. Full Newborn Session – What’s the Difference?

Feb 24, 2025 | Uncategorized

Choosing the right newborn photography session can feel overwhelming, especially with so many options available. To help make your decision easier, we’ve broken down the key differences between our Mini Newborn Session and our Full Newborn Session, so you can find the perfect fit for your family.

Mini Newborn Session – Simplicity & Efficiency

Our Mini Newborn Session is designed to be short and sweet, perfect for parents who want beautiful images of their newborn without a lengthy session. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Baby’s Posing: Your little one will be wrapped throughout the session, helping them feel safe, secure, and settled. A wrapped baby is much easier to photograph, ensuring we capture those peaceful, dreamy images.
  • Family & Sibling Images: We welcome family and sibling shots, but these will also be wrapped for consistency and ease.
  • Props: Full use of our carefully curated props is included.
  • Number of Images: We aim to produce 5-10 beautiful images for you to choose from.
  • Cost: £199, which includes 5 digital images.
  • Additional Images: You can purchase extra digital images at £25 per image.
  • Turnaround Time: Your online gallery will be ready to view within 48 hours.
  • Suitable For: Babies aged 5 days to 6 weeks.

This session is ideal for parents who love the classic, wrapped style and want a quicker, more budget-friendly option while still receiving professional-quality newborn portraits.


Full Newborn Session – A More Detailed Experience

If you’d love a variety of poses and a more relaxed experience, our Full Newborn Session is the best option. Here’s how it differs from the mini session:

  • Duration: Up to 3 hours, allowing plenty of time for settling and feeding breaks.
  • Baby’s Posing: This session includes a mix of wrapped and unwrapped images, allowing for delicate naked poses that require extra time and patience.
  • Family & Sibling Images: We include family and sibling photos with the option of wrapped, clothed, or nude poses, giving you more variety.
  • Props & Outfits: Full use of our extensive selection of props, plus outfits for baby, to add more variety to your images.
  • Number of Images: We aim to produce 20+ stunning images.
  • Cost: £59 session fee, with 5 digital images starting from £299.
  • Additional Images & Packages: Upgrade options are available to purchase more images if you’d like.
  • Turnaround Time: You’ll receive an online gallery to select your favourite images within 48 hours.
  • Suitable For: Babies aged 5 days to 6 weeks.

This session is perfect for parents who want a wider selection of images with different poses, outfits, and props, plus more flexibility in family and sibling portraits.


Which Session Is Right for You?

If you prefer a shorter session with a wrapped, minimalist style, the Mini Newborn Session is a great choice. If you’d like a more detailed session with a mix of wrapped and unwrapped poses, family portraits, and multiple styling options, the Full Newborn Session is the way to go.

Still unsure? We’d love to chat and help you decide! Contact us today to book your perfect newborn session.

📍 Book your session now: www.level11.co.uk/newborn-photography