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Naughty Elf on the Shelf inspiration for 2019
Our naughty Elf is back for 2019! I thought you might enjoy our Elf on the Shelf inspiration for 2019. Hopefully it will inspire you to get creative with your naughty Elf too and keep your little ones out of mischief over Christmas in Plymouth! Day 1: Our naughty Elf has arrived in Plymouth! Day 2: Our naughty Elf has found some snow for our girls to play with! Day 3: Our naughty Elf has jumped ahead on the advent calendar! Day 4: Our naughty Elf has made some fruit bowl friends! Day 5: Our naughty Elf has started on the Christmas snacks early!! Day 6: Thank you so much for all of your Christmas orders this year! Our naughty Elf stole the bubble wrap and made a HUGE mess! Lots of fun popping bubbles this morning with my two little girls! Day 7: Moustache time! Day 8: Choo Choo…
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Happy First Birthday sessions in Plymouth!
Happy First Birthday sessions in Plymouth are SO much fun! What a great way to mark reaching that special 1st birthday! I love keeping my sessions really simple. This helps us really focus on your little person. Darcie had such a great little character peeping through during her session! I can’t quite believe how fast she has grown! Check out her newborn photos here! I have a range of different outfits in the studio up to the age of 1. This means that you don’t need to worry about what to dress your little one in. Of course if you would prefer to bring along a couple of outfits I would love that too! I am all about making this session special for you and your family! It is always a little daunting going somewhere new for photos. I totally understand that feeling. Read my little blog post about what…
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Home is where the art is! Charli – Romany’s newborn photos
“Home is where the art is” Although I would love to say this statement is SO true I often find that it isn’t. In the days of modern technology it is SO easy to snap and photo and then forget about it. Wouldn’t it be great if every fabulous memory we had could be displayed proudly on the walls of our homes? I promise as I am writing this I know that I too am guilty. It is only very recently that I have started to invest in family portraits in Plymouth. It is so easy to put off having photos for another week. And those weeks turn into months and years and before we know it our tiny babies are toddlers! Check out my blog containing photos of our most recent family session with the fantastic Imogen photography! And even now as I look at these photos I know…
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Christmas Mini Sessions in Plymouth 2019
Christmas Mini Sessions in Plymouth 2019 are going to be in full swing on Tuesday 22nd and Sunday 27th October! I am SO excited to be offering these sessions again this year! They make perfect gifts for family members this Christmas and really help document how fast your children are growing! Here are a few behind the scenes photos from my most recent Christmas mini sessions. SO much fun was had! I like to keep the sessions really simple. This means that we can focus on your gorgeous little people! For all of my sessions I always suggest that you little people are well fed and well rested. We are always happier when we have a full tummy and little ones tend to feel the same too! This means that we can get the most out of your studio time and you can have some lovely happy photos! For more…
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Eliza – a fun studio session in Plymouth!
This was such a fun studio session in Plymouth! Little Eliza came to visit me months ago for her newborn session so it was such a pleasure having her back in the studio! Check out her newborn photos here! With Daddy often away in the Navy it was so important that we captured some really run photos with him. Little Eliza clearly loved Daddy cuddles! She was such a little star during her session! Eliza was just full of smiles! I love it when a session can be full of love and giggles. I focus on making my little sitter sessions really simple and fully family orientated. These sisters are just too sweet together! Doesn’t she have gorgeous eyes? I have little toys and lots of bubbles in the studio so we can surround your little people in fun! Are you looking to have a fun studio session in Plymouth?…
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Baby blue photos in Plymouth with Logan
Baby blue photos in Plymouth are so fun! Little Logan was SO precious and he slept beautifully during his baby photo session in the studio. I love being able to capture all of the tiny baby wrinkles. Getting your newborn in the studio within those first 21 days means that we can capture them when they are still so new and fresh! I love asking parents where they would like to display their baby photos after a session. This helps me plan a really special session for you. This session was all about celebrating that he was a little boy and using those beautiful pastel blue tones. Parent shots are so important. I know it can seem a little scary to get behind the camera but I promise you it is worth it. When your little one looks back on their timeline of photos they are going to treasure the…
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Baby Loss Awareness Week in Plymouth 2019
Wednesday 9th October – Tuesday 15th October is Baby Loss Awareness Week in Plymouth 2019. What is Baby Loss Awareness Week? Baby Loss Awareness week was started 16 years ago. It is a week designed to raise awareness surrounding infant loss and how it affects families who are grieving. It gives families a special week where they can remember their children lost during pregnancy, during childbirth or shortly after. Have you lost a baby? The death of a child at any age is devastating. It is an incredibly difficult time for parents suffering through their grief and it can affect families in such different ways. Are you struggling? Extra help can be accessed through the NHS. The charity Remember My Baby or RMB is a UK based charity who offer a remembrance photography service to parents going through a loss of a baby. They are made up of professional photographers…
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Plymouth first time parents: 3 things you didn’t know about newborns!
Plymouth first time parents – it can be such a daunting time having a new baby join your family. There is so much that is unknown and Google has too many answers to choose from! Here are 3 things that I have learnt over my time being a parent (learn more about me here) and from being a baby photographer in Plymouth. 1. Babies LOVE noise! It is so easy to creep around the house when you have your tiny baby settled. But did you know that your baby has just spent 9 months in a very noisy womb? Every time your heart beats your baby can hear it. And every time you talk your baby can hear you. Your baby is very used to sleeping through noise and being moved around. This is often why newborns sleep so well when they are in the car. They are nice and…
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Why are family portraits so important? Plymouth baby and family photography
Plymouth baby and family photography is one of my favourite genres of photography. Although I LOVE baby photos – those family portraits are really the most precious. So why are family portraits so important? Family photos are TIMELESS. They are the perfect way to document your growing family. These photos you will truly treasure forever. And when you are gone your children and grandchildren will treasure them too. In all of my baby photo shoots in Plymouth I make sure to include family photos at the end of the studio session. I understand that sometimes it can be a little scary having your portrait taken. (There is a reason why I like to stand behind the camera!!!) I promise you that it will be worth it! I still believe the best photos are achieved when you are giving your baby a big cuddle! Every year I too invest in family…
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Logan – a simple little sitter session in Plymouth
Logan came to visit me for his simple little sitter session in Plymouth! He first came to visit the studio in Plymouth when he was a TINY baby! Please have a little peek at his baby photos here. Aren’t his BIG eyes gorgeous? Little sitter sessions are SO much fun. I love being able to capture all of their characteristics! The cheeky smile. The little wink. The wave! I have loads of cute outfits in the studio for you to choose for your session. Or maybe you have a special outfit? Please bring it along! I love making sessions really special to you and your family! Logan was just starting to crawl – you can tell he will be super speedy soon! I love little toes! All baby and little sitter photo shoots take place in my Plymouth home studio. If you know Plymouth I am based in Lipson, right…
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Sophie – A Plymouth baby pearl!
Little Sophie really was a Plymouth baby pearl! When her Mummy told me that her middle name was pearl I knew we had to include some beautiful pearl baby photos! Little Sophie pulled some VERY funny expressions for me! She didn’t like sleep very much but I LOVED getting a chance to capture all of her little faces while she was awake. I would love you to read my blog on what I do when a baby wants to stay awake during a baby session! I love being a Plymouth baby photographer and getting to capture such precious memories for you. Baby pictures are such an important memory to keep hold of. I take bookings anytime after your 12 week scan. This is to ensure I can fit you in the diary. This also means that we can get you in the studio when you baby is still tiny. Sophie…
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How to choose a Plymouth baby photographer that matches your style
It is so important to find a baby photographer that matches your style. Everyone is unique. And this idea should really extend into your family and baby portraiture. When choosing a baby photographer you need to decide what you would like to use the pictures for. Would you like them to be displayed big on your walls? Or maybe in an album? This is so important to decide when choosing your photographer. Baby photographer that matches your style – Props and Colours Is your home bright and colourful? Or maybe you prefer a minimalistic style with simple greys and creams? This can all be reflected in your newborn photo session. If you prefer minimalistic with no props find a photographer who reflects this within their portfolio. If you prefer posed with lots of colour there are photographers who offer this too. Have a little look through my blog at my…
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Plymouth newborn photography FAQ’s Answered
I am often asked questions before clients get booked in and they are often very similar! I hope that this short blog can help answer some of those burning questions. So here goes: Plymouth newborn photography FAQ’s Answered! Is Plymouth newborn photography safe? The short answer is yes! Now for the longer answer! Sadly baby photography is currently an unregulated industry. This means that it is easy for someone to launch into a new business with no insurance etc. With that in mind it is so important to fully research your newborn photographer before booking them. Do they work safely? Is your baby’s safety THE MOST important thing above all else? Check out my newborn safety blog here where I go into a little more detail about this topic. I also revisited the topic in a later blog here. I know you want beautiful baby photos but please NEVER put…
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Evie’s pink princess baby session in Plymouth
Evie was a little star for her pink princess baby session in Plymouth! I love it when we can tie in pinks and purples for a really special newborn session! I was so excited to use this new backdrop fabric. It is lace draped over a dark pink fabric. All babies are posed on my beanbag in the Plymouth studio. There is a heated blanket under the layers of fabric to keep them nice and warm! Beanbag shots are my favourite. It gives us the chance to really focus in on their tiny little features. Evie slept so well! I often get parents worrying about their babies skin before a session. Please don’t worry! It is totally normal for babies to have flakey skin or some spots appearing. All of this can be edited out in post production. I can discuss this further with you during your baby photo shoot.…
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4 Trends in baby photography in Plymouth
Trends in baby photography in Plymouth change over time. Hopefully this blog can give you a few insights into what is hot and what is not in Plymouth newborn photography in 2019! Parent and family photos in the Plymouth photography studio I LOVE parent photos! Having a new baby is such a big deal so why not celebrate and have some precious family photos? Being a Plymouth baby photographer isn’t just about taking photos of your new baby. It is also about celebrating your new role as parents! Plymouth baby photos while swaddled Your new baby will have spent nine months with not much room to wiggle about! This is why swaddling your baby can be a real comfort. I love to capture this in your Plymouth baby photos. If a baby is struggling to drift off to sleep I always start by swaddling them. I promise they are not…
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Safety in baby photography in Plymouth
Safety in baby photography in Plymouth is the MOST important topic I will ever write about. You will often see me blog about it. Newborn photography in Plymouth is beautiful when it is done safely. I am going to share with you a few examples of behind the scenes Plymouth newborn photos. I have a Plymouth photography studio based in the heart of Plymouth, PL4. It is specially designed for little people under the age of one. This photograph from Evan’s studio session was created by merging two images together. When a baby is posed on a prop they always need to have an adult holding their head to keep them safe. Evan was settled in a deep sleep and was posed in my wooden bucket. Dad helped during this setup and I edited him out of the image in post production. This young lady was one of the oldest…
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Alba’s pink little sitter session in Plymouth
Alba came back to the studio for her pink little sitter session in Plymouth last month. She has grown SO much since her Plymouth newborn photography session. Check out her Plymouth newborn photos here! I have a wide range of outfits in the Plymouth studio for little boys and girls. They fit from newborn right up to the age of 1 and are perfect for children of all sizes. Alba was so happy during her session. I always advise that children are well napped and well fed ahead of their session. Have a read of my blog on How to prepare for your little sitter session here for more hints and tips on getting the most out of the studio time. Little Sitters are normally aged between six months up to the age of one. This is the perfect age for some funny facial expressions! I love getting photos of…