Newborn photography in Dublin, done gently
Safe, gentle newborn photography led by Pravalika Talari in our dedicated newborn home-studio in Clondalkin, Seven Mills. A calm, unhurried experience for newborns and new parents alike.
Pravalika Talari · Newborn Specialist
Pravalika Talari
Newborn Specialist
Every newborn session at Indo Irish Photography is led personally by Pravalika. She specialises in safe newborn posing and handling, so every wrap, every curly pose and every detail shot is done with your baby's safety as the first priority.
Pravalika creates a warm, unhurried home-studio environment where your baby feels completely settled. She manages temperature, follows feeding cues, and takes as much time as the baby needs. There is no fixed schedule; the session ends when we have everything, not when the clock says so.
Safety is Never
Negotiated
Our newborn home-studio is kept at a consistently warm temperature throughout every session. Newborns cannot regulate their own body heat, so we take full responsibility for their comfort.
Every pose Pravalika uses is an approved, practised technique. No baby is placed in a position without proper spotting and safety. If a pose is not safe, it does not happen.
We never rush. If baby needs a feed, a nappy change, or twenty minutes of settling, we take that time. The session ends when we have everything we need, not before.
Your baby is never left unattended on a prop, beanbag, or raised surface. At least one pair of experienced hands is present at every moment of the session.
What to Expect
on the Day
Come whenever suits your schedule. Feed baby before or on arrival — a full, sleepy baby is ideal. Take your time settling in; we never start until everyone is relaxed.
Pravalika starts with classic wrapped poses while baby is in their deepest sleep — the curled newborn images you've probably seen and loved in other people's photos.
When baby is fully settled, we move to bare skin images and any prop setups — baskets, blankets, hats, or family heirlooms you bring along.
Gopi photographs you holding baby, parent close-ups, hand and foot details, and sibling portraits — in the same warm light as the rest of the session.
Your edited photographs are delivered by online download link, from 7–10 business days for Essential up to 2–3 weeks for Gold. High-resolution files with full print rights included.
Session Details
Session Information
- Best Age Days 5–14 after birth. Can accommodate up to 4 weeks with adjusted poses.
- Location Our dedicated newborn home-studio in Clondalkin, Seven Mills, Dublin. No travel charge.
- Duration up to 1 hour (Essential), 2.5 hours (Family) or 3 hours (Gold). We never rush; baby sets the pace.
- Includes Pravalika handles all posing, settling and swaddling while Gopi focuses on photography.
- Delivery Edited photographs by online download link: 7–10 business days (Essential), 10–14 (Family), 2–3 weeks (Gold).
- When to Book During your 2nd trimester. We hold your spot and confirm dates after birth.
What to Bring
- Feeding Breast milk, formula, or bottles — bring enough for the full session plus extra.
- Nappies 6–8 nappies minimum. Accidents during bare shots are completely normal.
- Clothing A going-home outfit and a soft white or neutral outfit for family portraits.
- Props We have a small, curated selection of wraps, outfits and props. Bring your own outfits, wraps or sentimental pieces too.
- For Parents Wear solid neutral tones (white, cream, grey, sage). Avoid busy patterns.
- Siblings Bring siblings at the start of the session. We photograph them first, then let them relax.
Wraps, outfits & what to wear
- Look through our work first. Only book us if you love the style you see in our newborn gallery — that is exactly how we will photograph and edit your baby.
- Wraps & outfits. We have a small, carefully chosen selection of wraps, outfits and props — not an endless wardrobe — so we create your baby's images with what we have. You are very welcome to bring your own outfits, wraps or meaningful pieces, and we will happily use them where they work safely for your baby.
- What parents wear. Solid, neutral tones photograph best — white, cream, grey or sage. Avoid busy patterns and large logos, which pull attention away from your baby. Not sure? Just ask us before the day.
- Session time. Feeding and settling breaks are built into your session time. If you would like extra time beyond your package, we will agree it with you first.
- Prints. No package includes prints. If you would like some, we print A4 photographs on the day at our studio for €15 each — add them when you plan your session.
Recent newborn sessions
We share recent newborn and family work on Instagram. Have a look to get a feel for Pravalika's style before you book.
Newborn Packages
All sessions take place in our dedicated newborn home-studio in Clondalkin, Seven Mills, Dublin, so there is no travel charge. Pravalika prepares the space, safely handles and settles babies, and assists with swaddling and safe posing throughout, while Gopi focuses on photography.
A focused session for your newborn — wrapped, bare, and prop portraits.
- Baby only
- Up to 1-hour session
- Up to 10 edited photographs
- Home Studio Setup — Clondalkin, Seven Mills
- Online download link
- Delivered within 7–10 business days
Your baby alongside parents and siblings — the complete family portrait session.
- Baby + parents + siblings
- Up to 2.5-hour session
- Up to 20 edited photographs
- Home Studio Setup — Clondalkin, Seven Mills
- Online download link
- Delivered within 10–14 business days
The full family session — baby, parents, siblings and grandparents, with extra time to settle everyone.
- Baby + full family, grandparents welcome
- Up to 3-hour session
- Up to 25 edited photographs
- Home Studio Setup — Clondalkin, Seven Mills
- Online download link
- Delivered within 2–3 weeks
All sessions are in our dedicated newborn home-studio, so no travel charges apply. Want more photographs? Extra edited photographs can be added to any package. No package includes prints — A4 prints are €15 each, printed on the day. A 2–3 minute highlight film can be added to any newborn package for €125.
Newborn FAQ
Days 5 to 14 after birth is the ideal window. Babies in this age range are still very sleepy, curl naturally into the classic newborn poses, and are at their most flexible. Sessions after 14 days are still possible — some poses change, but beautiful images are absolutely still achievable up to around 4 weeks.
Yes, and we recommend it. We hold your spot when you book during pregnancy, then confirm the exact session date after your baby arrives. Newborn sessions book out weeks in advance, especially in spring and autumn, so booking in your second trimester is ideal.
This is completely normal — and it's exactly why we build feeding and settling time into every session. Pravalika is experienced in calming and settling newborns, with feeding breaks, rocking and settling pauses whenever the baby needs them. We simply do not rush. If you would like extra time beyond your package, we will agree it with you first.
Yes, when carried out by a specialist. Pravalika specialises in safe newborn posing and handling, and every pose she uses is an established, practised technique. She never places a baby in a position that compromises their comfort or safety, never leaves them unattended, and keeps the home-studio warm throughout. Safety always comes before any image.
The number of edited photographs depends on your package: up to 10 for Essential (baby only), up to 20 for Family, and up to 25 for Gold. Every image is individually edited, never batch processed, across all the setups: wrapped, bare, props, parent portraits, sibling shots and detail close-ups. Extra edited photographs can be added to any package.
We have a small, carefully chosen selection of wraps, outfits and props — not an endless wardrobe — so we create your baby's images with what we have. You are very welcome to bring your own outfits, wraps or meaningful pieces, and we will happily use them where they work safely for your baby.
Solid, neutral tones photograph best — white, cream, grey or sage. Avoid busy patterns and large logos, which pull attention away from your baby. Not sure? Just ask us before the day.
Delivery depends on your package: 7–10 business days for Essential, 10–14 business days for Family, and 2–3 weeks for Gold. You receive an online download link for every image in full resolution, with full personal print rights and no additional fees to print your photographs.
Yes, twins are very welcome. Twin sessions take a little more time and preparation, so rather than a fixed package we put together a plan and a tailored quote for you. Get in touch with your due date and we will talk it through.
Before and after the newborn days
Maternity Photography
Bump portraits before baby arrives. Many families plan a maternity session and a newborn session together around the due date.
Learn more →Family Photography
Relaxed family sessions as your little one grows, outdoors or at your home across Dublin and beyond.
Learn more →Newborn Preparation Guide
Practical tips on timing, feeding, what to bring and how to prepare for a calm, safe session.
Read the guide →Pricing
All our photography packages in one place, with what is included set out clearly.
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These Days Pass
So Quickly.
The newborn window is just a few weeks. Book your session now — during pregnancy or after birth — and we'll take care of everything else.