Baby Photography
in Gurgaon
Every few weeks your baby becomes someone slightly different. The curled-up newborn, the first real smile, the day they sit up unaided, the first birthday cake. We photograph all four in our Gurgaon studio, and most families come back for every one of them. Tell us how old your baby is and we will point you to the right session.
How old is your baby?
Newborn
Infant
Sitter / Toddler
Cake Smash
What each session is like
Newborn
up to 3 weeksNewborn sessions are the quietest thing we do. The studio is kept warm, the lights stay soft, and everything moves at your baby's pace, which usually means a lot of waiting and feeding between setups. Babies still curl into the shapes they held before birth, which is why these portraits look the way they do and why the window is so short. The ideal days are 10 to 14 after birth, when babies are sleepiest and settle most easily. Sessions are possible up to about three weeks, and sometimes a little beyond, depending on your baby.
Infant
3 to 6 monthsBy three months your baby is awake to the world. They can manage their own neck, hold their head steady during tummy time, and, best of all, smile back at you on purpose. That last one is what changes these pictures. A newborn sleeps through their session. An infant looks straight at you and responds. They are alert and expressive but not yet crawling away from the camera, which makes this the easiest stage to photograph and the one parents most often say they are glad they did not skip.
Sitter / Toddler
7 months to 3 yearsOnce a baby can sit unsupported, everything changes. They reach, grab, look straight down the lens and then crawl off mid-frame. These sessions are the most playful we shoot, and the best frames usually come from letting a child do what they want rather than posing them. Toddler sessions run the same way, with more running involved. If your child has just started sitting up on their own, this is your stage.
Cake Smash
the first birthdayA cake smash is a themed session rather than an age band, built around a styled set, a cake, and a child who has no idea what is about to happen. Some go in with both hands in the first ten seconds. Some inspect it suspiciously for ten minutes. Both make good pictures. We usually shoot clean portraits first, while everyone is still tidy, then bring the cake out.
Still not sure?
Go by what your baby is doing, not by the calendar. If they are under three weeks old, that is a newborn session, and it is the one worth booking quickly. If they are holding their head up but not yet sitting, that is infant. If they can sit without being propped, that is sitter. If a first birthday is coming, that is cake smash. Babies do not read the age charts, so if yours is between two stages, send us a photo and we will tell you honestly which one will photograph better.
Ask us which stageA rough timeline
One studio, every milestone
Everything is photographed in our own 7,000 sq ft studio in Gurgaon, built for exactly this work: controlled light, heating for newborn sessions, changing and feeding space, and room for grandparents to come along. Anega Bawa has been photographing families here since 2013, nearly fourteen years, and has worked with Pampers, P&G, Canon, Ogilvy, Marico, Parachute and Dabur.
Ogilvy · Marico · Parachute · Dabur
Questions
Which session does my baby need?
Go by what your baby can do rather than the calendar. Up to three weeks is newborn. Holding their head up and smiling back but not yet sitting is infant, best at 3 to 6 months. Sitting unsupported is sitter, usually from 7 months. Around the first birthday is cake smash.
My baby is six and a half months. Infant or sitter?
Whichever they are closer to doing. If they sit unsupported, book sitter. If they still need propping, book infant. Send us a recent photo on WhatsApp and we will tell you.
What do the sessions cost?
One setup starts at Rs 29,995 for newborn, Rs 24,995 for infant, Rs 24,995 for sitter and toddler, and Rs 27,995 for cake smash, which includes the cake. Two and three setup packages are available for every stage. All prices are plus 18% GST. Full details are on each stage's packages page.
How do I confirm a booking?
A non-refundable deposit of Rs 10,000 plus GST confirms your date. The balance is paid on or before the day of the shoot. Dates are not held without the deposit.
How far in advance should I book?
Newborn sessions should be booked during pregnancy, because the ideal window is only 10 to 14 days after birth. For every other stage, reach out as early as you can, since dates in your preferred week go quickly.
Can siblings, grandparents or pets be included?
Yes, as add-ons. Adding an older sibling or a pet to a setup is Rs 4,995 per setup for infant, sitter and cake smash sessions, and Rs 8,000 per setup for newborn. Grandparents and extended family can join a Vogue Family Shoot at Rs 4,995 per person. Pets need prior approval.
Can we add a family shoot to the session?
Yes, and most families do. A Basic Family add-on is Rs 9,995 for parents and baby on our white backdrop, taking 10 to 12 minutes either side of your baby's shoot. The Vogue Family Shoot at Rs 24,995 is the fuller version: your choice of backdrop, a relaxed 45 minutes, one outfit, and 5 retouched photos.
Do you provide outfits and props?
For the baby, yes. Wraps and outfits are provided, one per setup, and you are welcome to bring your own as long as it is not too loose. Adult wardrobe is not provided, though mothers can hire an outfit from our studio selection at Rs 3,000 plus GST per outfit for family shoots.
Is hair and makeup available at the studio?
No. Hair and makeup are not included and cannot be done at the studio, as a business and insurance policy. Please come ready. Studio access for your own artist can be arranged in advance as a paid add-on.
When do we get the photos?
You receive a selection gallery of 30 or more watermarked preview images within 10 days. Once you send your choices, final retouched photos arrive within 4 weeks in high resolution. Express delivery is available as an add-on. Raw photos and photo dumps are not provided.
Do you photograph outside the studio?
All baby sessions are in-studio only. Out of studio, at home, outdoor and special production shoots are quoted on request.
Can we keep our photos private?
Yes. A privacy add-on is available at Rs 19,995 plus GST and must be arranged at the time of booking, not afterwards.
Is a cake smash only for the first birthday?
It is built around turning one. If your child is older, tell us and we will suggest the right setup. The cake is included in the package.
We missed the newborn window. What now?
That is common and it is not a problem. Book an infant session at 3 to 6 months instead. Different pictures, equally worth having.
What are your studio timings?
Monday to Saturday. We are closed on Sundays and public holidays.