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Newborn & First Year Portraits in Mumbai

byPayal GudhakaShoots at studio in Mulund West & travels across MumbaiStarts from₹18,000 per sessionView full gallery

I specialize in capturing the quiet, fleeting magic of your baby's first days. My photography approach is gentle, safe, and completely baby-led, ensuring your little one stays comfortable while I document these precious early memories.

A collage showing a new mother and father each holding their swaddled newborn with immense tenderness. These outdoor portraits capture the serene, loving bond between new parents and their baby.

A new family of three embraces in a beautiful outdoor setting. The father kisses his partner's head as she holds their sleeping newborn, a perfect picture of love and contentment.

A father gently holds his swaddled newborn, looking down with a soft, loving expression. This close-up portrait beautifully captures the quiet, powerful bond between a father and his new baby.

A new mother and father touch foreheads as they lovingly cradle their newborn baby between them. This intimate outdoor portrait is filled with emotion and the magic of new parenthood.

A beautiful family portrait where the father kisses the mother's cheek while she holds their newborn. This image, shot outdoors, is a testament to the love that blossoms with a new baby.

This emotional video captures a mother's tears of joy as she holds her long-awaited miracle baby during a newborn shoot. It's a powerful reminder of why these moments are so precious to document.

This video showcases a series of beautiful photos from a newborn lifestyle shoot at the family's home. It highlights the comfort and personal nature of capturing these first moments in a familiar space.

A new family stands together in a bright, sun-filled boho studio setup. The mother holds their swaddled newborn as they all look on with love, creating a warm and joyful family portrait.

This helpful video provides five easy posing ideas for a newborn and family shoot in a boho studio setup. It shows how I guide families to create natural and beautiful portraits with their new baby.

A collage of stunning newborn portraits, showing the baby in various artistic poses with floral elements. This showcases my skill in creating fine art newborn photography that looks like a masterpiece.

About Newborn & First Year Portraits

Newborn sessions are entirely baby-led, not schedule-led. I always tell parents: please don't worry about the baby crying, needing a feed, or wanting a nap during our shoot. I prioritize your baby's comfort above the camera. We build in plenty of time for soothing, feeding, and settling, so I only ever capture those peaceful, curled-up portraits when your baby is truly calm and ready.

Experienced newborn photographer based in Mumbai. — Approved by the tribe
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Payal Gudhaka

Shoots at studio in Mulund West & travels across MumbaiStarts from ₹18,000 per session

I’m Payal, and I don't believe in forcing poses on your little one. My approach to newborn photography is simple: lots of patience, soft natural light, and letting your baby lead the way so we capture those truly honest, sleepy expressions.

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A close-up of a sleeping newborn dressed as a tiny bear, complete with a matching teddy. This pose highlights the peacefulness of a newborn, perfect for a classic infant portrait.51
A wider view of the teddy bear theme, showing the newborn nestled in a soft sling. I use simple props like this to create a cozy and secure environment for your baby during their first photoshoot.
A mother's hands gently cradle her swaddled newborn. This pose emphasizes the feeling of safety and love, creating a powerful memory of how small your baby once was.
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Wrapped in love, held forever in their parents' arms. This is the essence of a newborn family session, capturing the complete adoration and wonder of welcoming a new life.28
A tiny, peaceful smile in their sleep. I gently pose your baby in cozy baskets and wraps, focusing on their delicate features and serene expressions while they dream.
Your hands protecting their tiny body. These detail shots, showing the scale of how small they are in your loving hands, are some of the most powerful images from a newborn session.
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A sleepy yawn from a 21-day-old newborn. Even as they get a little older, we can still capture these incredibly precious and delicate moments. This little one is resting comfortably on a miniature rattan bed, a popular prop for my newborn sessions.6
A beautiful newborn girl, wide-eyed and curious, nestled in a floral prop. I love capturing those rare moments when newborns are awake and calm, showing their budding personality right from the start.
The same sweet girl, now peacefully asleep. This photo showcases the classic, serene newborn portrait, with the baby looking angelic and content, surrounded by soft flowers.

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