I am Laura Gozzi, a photographer specializing in newborns, children and pregnancy in Rome, who has dedicated her life and days entirely to this beautiful work since 2009, you can see some examples in the galleries by clicking on the photo shoots below.
For several years now I have identified myself with the role of mother, and my work was born precisely from this. From the love for children and from being able to capture every single detail of their naturalness.
Over the years I have aimed to specialize in the Newborn photography and children sector to always try to offer a better service, studying, doing workshops, and maternity.
Using both natural lights and studio lights, my work is focused on researching the detail of each child, his eyes, his movements and his natural spontaneity. The approach with the child is fundamental.
At first I play with him to create a relationship of trust and to allow him to feel at ease, then I let him play calmly and basically the photo shoot is just this: a game to share with me and also with their mothers and fathers!
The choice of locations and the various situations to create are the result of my inventiveness and only some of the logistical details are agreed with the parents based on the various needs of the child, for this reason I strongly want to know his habits, to
My studio is located in East Rome, in a quiet and bright environment, where in peace we can indulge ourselves in creating the funniest or most romantic photos based on the parents’ request.
Together with the mothers I choose the most suitable dresses and accessories, and I accommodate special requests, if there are any. The result of the service is a satisfaction both for me and for the mothers who I am lucky enough to know during my journey.
The auditions are chosen by the parents and then sent by me in high resolution on CD based on the choice of package. Parents are free to accept or not sign the release for the publication of the images on the site, Facebook or for the use of the photographs for competitions and advertising.
When you decide to contact a photographer to immortalize a certain moment in life, you have to think carefully about who to choose. Almost no one is used to posing, and in my opinion it is important to feel comfortable with the person on the other side of the camera. I like to laugh and joke with my clients, trying to create a familiar and fun atmosphere: this is true both with pregnant women and with children.
Being a newborn & pregnancy photographer means having a great passion but above all a great love and predisposition for children, because they are unpredictable and the impact with the set (especially with the older ones) can not always be easy at first glance.
But if everything becomes a game then it is much easier to obtain a good result. So to the question: “what to expect from a photo shoot?”, I would answer “spending a couple of hours with a friend, an aunt, but at the same time with a person who is there to capture every moment, look, funny situation, to immortalize it over time”.
Quindi alla domanda: “cosa aspettarsi da uno shooting fotografico?”, risponderei “passare un paio d’ore con un’amica, una zia, ma al tempo stesso con una persona che è lì per cogliere ogni momento, sguardo, situazione divertente, per immortalarlo nel tempo”.
What is the best time to do a photo shoot?
There are many moments to decide to do a photo shoot.
In reality, there is no right moment, but there are some recommended stages, since you are making an investment for a memory that will last forever.
It could be the pregnancy phase, or the birth of your child, even a first birthday, but each service is different from the others, just as each child is special in its own way.
I always advise my clients to think about what they would like to see realized.
The most important and also most beautiful stages to photograph, in my opinion, are precisely:
Beyond these stages it is still possible to photograph children, with the help of baskets or accessories specifically designed.
I am located in the eastern Rome area, very close to the ring road exit, and I receive by appointment only. The studio is a pose room and not a shop, so for appointments it is always best to call first at 340-3306142.
All shootings are carried out at my studio because there you can find all the fancy accessories you see in my photos, supports, props, dresses etc.
I am located in the eastern Rome area, very close to the ring road exit, and I receive by appointment only. The studio is a pose room and not a shop, so for appointments it is always best to call first at 340-3306142.
I do not carry out home photo shoots, precisely to avoid having to propose a limited offer of solutions.
(except for outdoor photo shoots, where the location is agreed together)
Each shooting has its own specific development.
As for the maternity photo shoot, the duration is about 45 minutes.
For newborns, the duration can vary from 1 to 3 hours, and it is not predictable, it varies a lot from child to child, and I always ask my clients to come “without rushing” because it is a moment to be enjoyed in complete tranquility and above all none of us can decide how long it will take them to fall asleep or how they will react.
My priority will always be to accommodate the children and their needs.
For children from 6 months onwards, the duration is about 1 hour.
Whether it’s pregnancy or children, I provide a wide selection of clothes and accessories for the creation of photos.
If you want to bring something of your own (baby shoes, ultrasound, stuffed animals, etc.) I am welcome.
For pregnancy services I ask you to wear nude-colored underwear (possibly a thong) and a nude-colored bandeau bra (not mandatory).
You will have to think about your own makeup and hair, although I always recommend light makeup and perhaps a very simple blow-dry.
I ask you to avoid bringing games such as computers, toy cars, and various characters for older children, while stuffed animals are always welcome.
As for clothing, it is always best to stick to neutral colors, beige, white, ivory, brown, cream, antique pink, etc.
Of all the services offered, this is the most beautiful but also the most complex.
First of all because you are dealing with a very young baby, and also because it requires a lot of time and dedication.
The first thing to say is that you have turned to a professional who works exclusively in this field, who is very familiar with newborns and who has studied to do what you have requested. It is important that you are relaxed and enjoy the time spent together, without dads who have to rush off because they have an appointment in an hour, or that you get anxious if the baby doesn’t sleep right away.
Those who do this job have immense patience and have had to deal with hundreds of children before yours, so they already know what they are getting into.
Upon arrival, after a bit of cuddling, you undress the baby and start with the first little outfit (be it a tutu or a pair of shorts) and try to get him to sleep.
I will guide you with practical advice to speed up everything (and breast milk or formula will be of great help to me), in fact it is good to set the appointment at a time that coincides with the feeding time so that he can do it directly in the studio. This will help us to get him to sleep soon, and start with the photos. You can entrust your baby to me so that I can cuddle him and put him to sleep already in an easy position to lay him on the various supports (which we will choose together based on your tastes).
No, the flashes have a double protection panel specifically for children from the very first days of life. No direct flash from the camera is used.
I have been doing this job for 7 years and the priority is the safety of the children.
I also work a lot with natural light, compatible with the times in which the photo shoot is carried out.
Photographing children also involves small precautions to avoid unpleasant situations.
If you have to do a photo shoot of a newborn (and this means that he has to sleep) it is preferable that only mom and dad come to avoid crowds or noises that could disturb his sleep.
I always recommend that only the people interested in the shooting come, also because especially the older ones, are easily distracted and if there are too many people in the studio, there is a risk that they will cooperate less.
Children are children and like everyone else they can have a bad day, or cry insistently.
In that case, as always, I will do my best to get in tune with the child, play with him, not rush him, and understand if it is the right time to take photos or not.
Up to now, in 7 years, fortunately there has never been a need to cancel or postpone a service, with the right patience you can always get the desired result, but in the case that it is really impossible, you can decide to postpone the shooting to a new date.
The service is still paid for that day and then carried out at a later time.
It can happen that a mother discovers newborn photography when the baby is already born.
I really want to clarify to mothers what they can expect from a photo shoot, therefore I believe that in some cases, if the baby is particularly sleepy and calm, you can even go up to 2 and a half weeks of life to try a newborn service, with certain poses and accessories, but it is always advisable to organize the shooting already during pregnancy so as not to find yourself unprepared later.
It can happen that a mother in the postpartum phase changes her mind and no longer feels like doing the shooting or that for medical reasons the child is kept in the hospital for a long time.
In these cases, a voucher is issued to be used until the child’s 1st birthday.
When you leave my studio, you will have to wait a few days and then you will receive the low-resolution proofs of all the photos taken together, and at home, calmly, you can choose the ones you prefer (the quantity based on the type of package purchased).
At that point, it will be enough to send me an email to info@lauragozzi.com with the numbers of the photos you have chosen (each photo has a number that distinguishes it) and I will work on the choices and then send them to you in very high resolution.
(The proofs cannot be published, they are sent for viewing only to choose the final ones)
You can decide to order a photo book either during the shooting phase or afterwards.
I will show you a wide range of products that go from simple photo books to more complete solutions, or panels, wood prints and much more!
In the studio you will find everything to touch with your hand and be able to better decide what is best for you.
Many people now choose a photo shoot as a gift to give to new parents, to children as a baptism gift, or first birthday gift.
If you want to give a friend a photo shoot for her or her child, you can contact me, or write to me by email at info@lauragozzi.com to get a personalized quote, and once you have chosen the package that meets your needs, receive a gift voucher to print and give to the recipient of the gift, where inside they will find all the instructions to come and do the service on the date they prefer according to their commitments.
Those who decide to rely on one photographer rather than another, I think they have done a bit of research on the internet to understand which one best reflects their genre or the type of photos they have in mind to take.
Every photographer has his own style, his own point of view, and his own hand in post-production.
I constantly update the site to show my work and to give those who contact me the opportunity to have a clear idea of how the photos would turn out.
Therefore, there are no refunds in case of dissatisfaction.
This is an artistic work but above all done with a lot of love, therefore you have to decide to put yourself in the hands of the professional who has studied for this, has manual skills and confidence with newborns and is committed to giving you a memory that will stay with you forever.
Privacy laws are very strict on this matter, therefore any photo that leaves my computer to go on a social network, on my website, or anywhere else, is necessarily previously authorized by a release signed by the parents.
If you do not want to publish photos of your children, simply do not sign any release.
