I have the best job in the world as a Plymouth baby photographer! I get to spend time cuddling precious new babies! Who wouldn’t love that? But there is also so much more to my job that happens behind the scenes in my Plymouth studio. How to find a Plymouth baby photographer How did you find me? Maybe you were recommended to me via a friend? Or maybe you found me on Facebook? Or maybe you googled Plymouth baby photographer? Did you know I spend 90% of my time doing marketing to make sure that you can find me? Before your baby studio session On the day of your session I clean the studio, prepare my prop set ups, turn up the heating and pop some water in the fridge for you. While I am waiting for you to arrive I am busy answering emails and catching up on my…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…