Oxford Natural Newborn Photography - Caz Wales Photography - studio based in Thame Oxfordshire

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is your Photography Studio?

My natural-light photography studio is located in Thame, Oxfordshire: 6 Lupton Road, Thame, OX9 3SE and open by appointment only. It has private, off-road parking to make your arrival as stress-free as possible. Unfortunately my studio is upstairs and does not have lift access. There is room for a buggy in the hallway should you walk to my studio.

I am tucked right on the border of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, easily accessible from:

5–10 minutes: Long Crendon, Haddenham, Chinnor & Watlington.
15–20 minutes: Princes Risborough, Bledlow Ridge & Aylesbury
25–30 minutes: Oxford, Marlow, Abingdon, Bicester, Wendover, Beaconsfield, Amersham, Chesham, Wallingford & High Wycombe.
40-50 minutes: Burford, Witney & the Cotswolds.

How soon should I book my session?
To provide a premium, personalised experience, I limit the number of sessions I take each month. My diary typically fills up several months in advance. I recommend getting in touch around your 20-week scan to secure your spot. This allows me to remain flexible for early, on-time, or late arrivals. If your baby is already here, please do still reach out. I regularly move sessions around to accommodate new arrivals so please do still contact me - I would love to fit you in!

When do sessions take place?

Pregnancy: Ideally between 32–36 weeks (4–6 weeks before your due date).

Newborns: Best photographed within the first 1–3 weeks while they are sleepiest and naturally curled up. However, if your baby is older (due to hospital stays or a later booking), don't worry! Older babies may be more alert and awake, but we will still capture beautiful images.

How much do your sessions cost and what is included?

I believe in full transparency; you can find my starting prices on my Pricing Page. An initial session fee is required to secure your date, which is then credited toward your chosen collection. Most families choose to upgrade once they see their final gallery. To make it easier to own everything you love, I also offer interest-free payment plans so that you can choose everything you love to make the most of your experience.

What if my baby is fussy? In a newborn session does my baby need to sleep?

Not at all. I work in a relaxed, baby-led and unhurried way. Sessions typically last anything from 1.5 - 3 hours. This means we can be fully guided by your baby. This leaves plenty of time for feeding, soothing, and cuddles. Some baby's arrive asleep and remain asleep throughout but most need some gentle encouragement. This is completely normal!

Do I need to choose what digitals, wall art and/or albums I'd like prior to my session?

No - simply enjoy the experience! Approximately three weeks after your session, you will receive a private online preview gallery to view your images from the comfort of home. You can then choose from my curated range of digital collections, heirloom albums, and bespoke wall art..

1. Before Your Session: Preparation & Styling

Provisional Booking: For newborn sessions, I will provisionally pencil you into my diary using your due date. Once your little one arrives, I will arrange your session date ideally within the first 1-3 weeks.

The Wardrobe: Take the stress out of dressing the family. I provide a Client Wardrobe featuring neutral, flattering pieces for mums, babies, and children under four. These are chosen to keep the focus on your connection. You are, of course, welcome to bring your own clothes if you prefer!

Preparation Guide: Upon booking, you’ll receive a detailed welcome guide with tips on how to prepare your baby (and yourself) to ensure everyone is relaxed and ready. This also includes a styling guide.

2. During the Session: Relaxed & Baby-Led

Newborns: Entirely baby-led. Feeding and cuddling are part of the process. I use gentle, natural positioning to ensure your baby’s safety and wellbeing.

Family & Sitter Sessions: These are about joy, fun and movement! I’ll provide gentle guidance, but I’m mostly looking for those fleeting, candid moments of real laughter.

Comfort First: My studio is designed for families, featuring toys for toddlers and a warm, inviting space for you to soak up the moment.

3. After the Session: The Reveal

Your memories are handled with the utmost care after you leave the studio.

Hand-Editing: I personally hand-edit every image in your gallery to ensure a professional, polished and consistent finish that stays true to my natural style.

The Online Preview Gallery: Within approximately 3 weeks, you will receive an invitation to a private online preview gallery. You can view your images from the comfort of your own home, allowing you to choose your favourites without any pressure. No hard selling here!

Choosing Your Collection: You can choose from my curated Digital Collections, Bespoke Wall Art and Heirloom Albums to bring your images into your home.

Design Service: If you need help deciding how to display your images, I offer a complimentary design service to help you visualise how wall art or albums will look in your home.

Key Things to Remember

The Focus is on You: I don't use props or themed outfits. My style is about you and your family - naturally and timelessly.

Safety: With over 11 years of experience, the safety of your baby is my absolute priority.

Flexibility: I only take a limited number of clients each month to ensure I can remain flexible for early or late arrivals and provide the very best service.

We had a wonderful experience with Caz for our newborn photo session! From the moment we arrived, she made us feel completely relaxed and comfortable. Caz was incredibly patient and gentle with our baby, taking the time to soothe and pose them. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful and we are so thankful to have these memories to treasure! We highly recommend Caz to any family looking for newborn photography! (Michaela, Oxford)

"Caz was fantastic, she got straight to work making our baby sleepy when we arrived, had warmed the studio to keep baby warm, made us drinks and made us feel right at home. Caz made sure the studio had lots of natural light and the decor of the studio was so lovely too. Her communication before, during and after was fantastic and there was a guide she sent to us so we knew what to expect. Caz was keen to capture all of our baby's details and posed us so carefully. She has captured wonderful pictures of baby, us individually with him and as a family which will last a lifetime. There were lots of package options to chose from which was really nice. The session was relaxed, baby led and full of laughter. Investing in the photos is something we won't regret." (Hannah, Abingdon)

"Caz immediately made us feel at ease when we arrived. She has such a natural way with babies which helped with the ease of the shoot. We were thrilled with the photos and have had so many compliments about them. I would definitely recommend Caz to anyone wanting to catch the early weeks of a baby’s life." (Jenny, Beaconsfield)

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