If you follow our Facebook page and have seen our Website galleries, you would have seen images of the ‘Cake Smash‘ photo shoots we do for baby’s first birthday. But unless you have been in the Studio whilst one is taking place you have no idea what really goes on behind the scenes to get […]
I often get asked, ‘is my newborn too old for a newborn shoot?’ The answer is never quite straightforward and varies from baby to baby, but I believe there is an optimum time. Your newborn is only actually ‘newly born’ for a few hours. As soon as you’ve survived your first night together you feel […]
I am a very happy girl this month and very, very excited about 2015. My new custom built studio has room for three different sets ready for use at the same time, a sofa each for daddies and grandparents to rest on between shots and for mummies to comfortably feed their newborns, a private changing […]
With Mother’s Day fast approaching, I went in search of inspiration for gifts and ideas, and came across this poem which touched me to the core. This blog is dedicated to my mum. More Than A Mother By Kari Keshmiry When God set the world in place, when He hung the stars up in space, […]
Selecting a photographer from the pack can be a bit of a minefield. Here a few tips to help you on your way. First and foremost, it is always best to go with a personal recommendation, especially if you are taking children to the shoot. It is essential that your photographer knows how to interact […]
Q: What do you get if you mix pizza dough, cooked spaghetti and a box of flour with a set of 2 year old twins and a camera? A: A huge amount of mess and lots of fun! This week saw the debut of our ‘Little Chef’ experience. Run alongside the ‘Cake Smash’ for our […]
Our maternity images show mum and ‘bump’ at their best – naturally beautiful with a hint of glamour, and always emotionally charged. The ingredients for this recipe are planning and preparation, your photographer’s eye, a bit of Photoshop magic and a tiny bit of help! We recommend 36-38 weeks as the best time for a […]
We all love a good giggle at the concoction of outfits in old photographs. So how do you select outfits for a family photo shoot that look good now, and will remain ‘classic’ in years to come? Creating the right ‘look’ for a family photo shoot need not be a major investment of both time […]
This weekend I had a revelation. Although it is supposed to enhance it, modern technology is in fact dulling my life! Don’t get me wrong, I am not against the advance of electrical and industrial machinery, and as a family we possess a vast array of top spec. toys and gadgets which require electricity, battery […]
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