By Amy Barnes | Sussex Photographer

How My Pricing Works (Family, Newborn & Mini Sessions)

October 14, 2026

Hey you!

If you’ve been looking at my prices and thinking to yourself, “okay Amy…but how does this actually work?”, this one is for you.

I’ve kept my pricing structure as simple as I can, but because all photographers tend to do things slightly differently, it can quickly get confusing if you have spoken to 2 or more.

When you book with me, there are just two parts;

1. A session fee to book your date

2. A photo collection you choose after you’ve seen your gallery

Why I Do It This Way

I have found that most people don’t know how many photos they will want until they have seen them. (Spoiler…it is usually more than they think!)

So rather than asking you to guess how many you will want when you book, you get to see your gallery first and then choose the photo collection that feels right for you.

Dad holding baby while family gathers at the water's edge during an extended family photoshoot.

Mum kissing baby's head while standing at the water's edge during a family photoshoot in Sussex.

Why The Full Gallery Isn’t Included Upfront

Some photographers include every photo in one bigger upfront price, and that works well for some people.

For me, it would mean putting my session fee up quite a bit to cover my costs. Every family would then be paying for the full gallery, whether they wanted it or not.

I’d rather keep the session fee lower so more families can book. Then, once you’ve seen your photos, you can decide what’s right for you.

That might be 5 favourites for the wall. It might be 12 to share with the grandparents. Or you might fall in love with all of them and go for the full gallery.

You don’t have to decide any of that at the start. You can wait, see your gallery, and choose what works for you and your budget.

Family of three sat on West Witterings beach at sunset during family photoshoot

Family Photography Prices In Sussex

Your £125 session fee secures your date and includes:

A relaxed, one-hour session
Up to 6 people (extra family members are £15 each)
Help choosing a location
A welcome guide with what-to-wear ideas
A private online gallery of your edited photos

Once you’ve seen your gallery, you choose from three collections:

Organic: 5 digital images, £250
Carefree: 12 digital images, £350
Timeless: your full gallery (60+ images), £550

You can see more about my family photography sessions in Sussex here.

Newborn twins asleep in moses basket during baby photoshoot

Newborn & Maternity Sessions

These work in exactly the same way as the family sessions. A £125 session fee books your date, and you choose from the same three collections afterwards.

Newborn sessions are usually at home but can be outside in the warmer months, and last around two hours, so there’s plenty of time for feeds, cuddles and most importantly…tea breaks!

If you’d like both maternity and newborn photos, my Bump to Baby package is £250 and covers both sessions. You choose your collection after your maternity shoot, and I’ll gift you the same collection for your newborn photos. So depending on which collection you choose, that’s a saving of £250–£550.

Find out more about my newborn and maternity sessions here.

Little boy kissing mum's pregnant belly during maternity photoshoot

Motherhood Mini Sessions

Minis are shorter (around 20 minutes), on set dates at a few of my favourite local spots.

Your £75 session fee includes one digital image and a matching 8×10″ fine art print. If you fall in love with more (most mums do), you can add:

Ember: 1 extra digital image, £75

Organic: 5 extra digital images, £200

Timeless: your full gallery, £295

You can see upcoming motherhood mini dates here.

Mum and two children sat on a blanket in the park reading a book

When Do I Pay?

You pay your session fee and sign your contract to book your date. Then you pay for your collection once you’ve seen your gallery.

You’ll get to preview a handful of your photos within a week of your session, and your full gallery around four weeks after.

A Few Things People Ask

Do you charge for travel?

Only if I’m travelling more than 25 miles from Worthing (BN14). When you want to book and we have decided on the the location of your session, I will confirm any additional travel expenses.

Can I order prints?

Yes! You can order prints straight from your gallery, and I’m always happy to help you choose.

Can I buy a session as a gift?

Definitely! You can find out more about photoshoot gift vouchers here.

Ready When You Are

If you’ve got questions or want to check a date, just send me a message. I reply to every email myself, usually within a day.

Amy x

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