“Looking for a cheap newborn photographer”. It’s one of the most common “ask for recommendations” posts on Facebook. “Someone who doesn’t charge the earth”, “no silly prices please” and so on. I get it. Babies are EXPENSIVE. The list is endless. Pram, cot, car seat, changing table, monitors… Changing bag, steriliser, cot mobile, breast pump… …
Cake smash babies – how will my baby react?
It’s always hard to guess how your baby will react to their cake smash experience. Will they dive right in? What if they hate the cake? What if they are a whirlwind who never sits still?! In the 7 or so years that I’ve been doing smashes for baby’s first birthday, I’ve come to realise …
WHAT IF MY BABY HATES THEIR CAKE SMASH?
“I’d love to have a cake smash, but what if my baby hates the cake?” OK. Truth time. Here goes. (Deep breath) Not every baby will love their cake smash! Oh, that hurt. Because more than anything, I want your babies to have a lovely time in my studio. But in the name of honesty, …
Rush, rush… How to slow down and enjoy your baby’s first year
Remember when you were a kid, and the school term lasted an eternity, but the six weeks holiday flew by in the blink of an eye? Pregnancy and baby’s first year are like that. Pregnancy lasts a million years, the last month goes on for several aeons and all you can think about is meeting …
A love letter to my son
My youngest, my baby boy, you turn 12 this week. You are, like all babies, growing up too fast. It’s not a landmark birthday or anything, but as it approaches it hits me how much you have grown. Definitely no longer a baby, barely still a child; I can see more and more glimpses of …
Themed cake smash for baby’s first birthday
My favourite sets! Thinking about a Themed Cake Smash for your Baby’s First Birthday? For a while now, the cake smash has been the “Must Have” end to your baby’s first year. Start with a newborn session, have a couple of mini sessions in between (baby’s first Christmas, baby sitting up) and top the year …
Introducing… the Cake Smash Bucket List!
Cake Smash Bucket List? What on earth is that all about?! Well, if you’re looking for creative ways to celebrate your baby’s first birthday, you’ve probably already considered a themed cake smash photo shoot. These are one of my absolute favourite sessions. It’s a great opportunity to have a shoot which shows off the little …
How to Pose Children Outside
Are you stuck for ideas on how to pose your children outside for photographs? Not sure how to position them, or how to direct them? Now we know that children aren’t always the most co-operative of subjects (I’m going to write a whole other blog post with tips for how to keep them interested) but …
HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR KIDS: NO CHEESE, PLEASE!
You’re out in the park with your child. He’s playing happily, you’re enjoying quality time as a family, everyone is beaming and laughing and you are struck with the dazzling beauty of your child’s smile. So you reach for your camera (or your phone) you call him sweetly to get his attention, and… …that brilliant, …
5 ideas for baby’s first birthday
It’s almost your baby’s first birthday! Has it really almost been a year already? How is that even possible? Around ten or eleven months ago, you brought a brand new human being into your world. A new life that you created and waited 9 long months to meet. You gave birth, you brought your baby …
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