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When should I book in for my newborn shoot?
If you want to capture that true newborn sleepiness I would recommend a shoot before 28 days. Around day 9-12 is good. If you are pregnant, we would book your session for 10 days after your due date. Then once baby has arrived you can keep in touch with me and we can move the date as needed.
If my baby isn’t a newborn anymore have I missed my chance for baby photos?
Not at all! Please get in touch and we can book in a session. I’ll still capture all the little details you want to remember. I think photos of your baby at any age or stage are beautiful and there are always moments you’ll want to remember.
When should I book in for my maternity shoot?
I would recommend getting a date in my diary between 28-34 weeks, but we can go a little earlier or later than this. It’s really up to you.
How do we book with you?
Send me an email or give me a call. We will work out suitable dates, discuss the type of session you are looking for and finalise the booking by signing a contract and taking payment.
How much time do you typically need for a session?
You should expect a newborn session to last around 2 hours. Sessions with new babies can take a little longer to allow for feeds and nappy changes, but don’t worry we will take the time needed to get you some lovely shots.

Maternity and milestone sessions usually take around an hour.

How many photos will we receive?
I will take a lot of photos at your session to ensure you get plenty of what you want. When they are ready – usually within 2 weeks – I will send you an email link to your gallery. You will get on average around 40+ edited high resolution images in your gallery to choose from and 5 high resolution digital images are included in every session. There is then the option to upgrade and purchase more. Please get in touch I’d be happy to email my pricing and welcome guide.
Where do you do your photoshoots?
I have a beautiful, natural light studio, in Southbourne, Bournemouth.
Do you include pets?

I’m sorry to say, I can’t have pets in my studio.

I'm worried my children will misbehave!
Parents often worry their children will misbehave or perhaps just be too shy to get involved in the shoot. Being a mum of two children myself, I understand these concerns entirely! But kids will be kids, and I’ve pretty much seen it all! We will have a chat pre-shoot to get to know how your family works best, to ease those pre-shoot anxieties and make the session as relaxed as possible for you and your children.
Do you sell prints or products?
I have upgrade options you can see here and when you book a session I will send you a list of the products I offer.
Are you using social media?
Yep. You can ‘like’ my Facebook page or follow me on Instagram if you’d like to be kept updated with my latest work, promotions and a sneak peak into my personal life!
Who owns the rights to the images you take?
In keeping with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, the photographer owns the rights to all the images captured at your shoot. This means I can use the images we capture on the day of your shoot to promote the quality and variety of my work on my portfolio and in social media channels in order to help future clients get a taste of my capabilities. If you’d like to buy the copyright to any of the images from your shoot, or if you’d prefer I didn’t publish the images I capture, please let me know in advance of your shoot and we can make arrangements.

 

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I hope you’ve had a sweet family weekend. 🤍 I was I hope you’ve had a sweet family weekend. 🤍

I was working all day yesterday so I made sure to keep today for some family time and rest… but I’m always thinking about work behind the scenes and currently making exciting plans for my Christmas mini launch at the end of this month. 

My mini sessions are such a gorgeous way to get updated family photos after your newborn and milestone sessions and I absolutely love when families come back and I get to see how much your little ones have grown! 

Feel free to pop me a message if you want to join the mini session wait list. 😊
Smushy lips… tiny fingers that grab hold of you… s Smushy lips… tiny fingers that grab hold of you… so many little details you don’t want to forget about your sweet newborn baby. 🥺

I’m as obsessed as you are to get you these precious photos to keep. 

Are you pregnant and expecting a baby this Autumn? October and November are busy in my studio in Southbourne so get in touch now… a £50 deposit holds your due date in my diary and then we schedule your session when baby arrives. Then you know you won’t miss getting these gorgeous details. Xx
Can anyone explain how fast the days disappear whe Can anyone explain how fast the days disappear when you’ve got a newborn??

Time takes on a whole new meaning. 

I’m currently sat poolside on holiday while my two ‘babies’ are happily independent and having the best time. I think Oscar may have actually turned into a fish 🐟😆. 

They don’t need me in the same way as when they were babies but I am loving this stage of being their Mum. 

I’ll be back to messages and sessions in September and can’t wait to welcome more babies & lovely families into my studio in Southbourne. 
Thanks for bearing with me while I’m in holiday mode. Xx
I just got lost in a rabbit hole of baby pictures I just got lost in a rabbit hole of baby pictures and videos of when my daughter was one. 

She’s 13 now… but I can see all versions of her in her face. It’s quite crazy but these photos do transport you right back. 🥹

I’ve had so many gorgeous little newborns in the studio this summer. Sharing this detail shot because who doesn’t love a squishy baby face. 

Get in touch if you have a September or October due date. A small deposit holds your date in my diary. 🫶
Is this the 5th heatwave?! If you’ve been pregna Is this the 5th heatwave?! 

If you’ve been pregnant this summer you’ve certainly had it tough… but I’m hoping you still managed to enjoy some of the moments of baby being tucked up inside. Isn’t it just the most surreal magical experience… 
I used to love when mine had hiccups 🥹

If you’re after a relaxed easy maternity photoshoot experience, pop me a message. Xx
Your new little buddy. 🥰 Capturing newborn memori Your new little buddy. 🥰

Capturing newborn memories for you is one of my absolute favourite things to do. 

If you’re due in September, October or onwards, now is the time to book if you’d like a newborn photoshoot in my studio in Southbourne. A small deposit holds your due date in my diary and then we arrange your session date when baby arrives. Pop me a message for more info. 🫶
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