Month: July 2019

Is is better to come to the studio or to have the newborn photoshoot it in my home?

This is a question that I am often asked. Of course there is a difference in price because we have to allow time for loading the car, driving to you and back. But I would advise that this shouldn’t be the deciding factor. There are many factors to consider depending on your circumstances. Below I have listed some of the advantages of each.

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Advantages of coming the our Baby Photography Studio

Choice

If you come to our baby photography studio you will have the choice of our full range of props, outfits, headbands, hats, blankets etc. If we come to you then we will have to make a selection to bring with us. We have a comfy sofa for you to sit on, outside space for taking photos and for your children to play.

Siblings

If you already have children you may want to consider how they are going to behave during the session. Depending on their age they may not see going to a baby photoshoot as the most exciting activity of the week. Often though, by bringing them to a new environment, they are on their best behaviour and we can get the best out of them. We try to get the family photos and the photos of them with their little brother or sister taken at the beginning of the session. Then they are free to go for a walk around our woods with dad, or play on our swings or talk to our chickens.

Tea

When you come to the studio you do not need to worry about a thing. Just turn up with your children and relax. We will put the kettle on. We will change their nappies and get them dressed. Also we will clean up after them. If you bottle feed we will take care of that too. You can sit back and enjoy the experience. We don’t even mind if you close your eyes for a minute or too. Just remember that if you have any sentimental items that you want to include then you need to bring them with you. And you might want to bring a change of clothes in case your baby has a little accident during the session.

Advantages of not coming to our Baby Photography Studio

The number one advantage has to be the fact that you are already there. You have just given birth. You might not have left the house yet with your little one. We could be coming to you anytime from day 5.  We like to capture those precious moments when they are still newborn. When they are still super squishy and still curl up like their were in your womb. So if you chose this option all you have to do is open the door to let us in. We are happy to move furniture around as required to make an ideal space for photographing your beautiful family. 

Siblings

If you read my comments above about how bringing your older children to the studio could be beneficial you must remember that the opposite can also be true. Only you know your children and how they are likely to behave. Sometimes parents decide that they are best off staying at home in a familiar environment and with all their toys to hand. Again, we try to get their involvement dealt with as early in the session as possible. Then they can run back upstairs once we are finished with them. We can always call them down again if we need them.

Tea

Unfortunately you will be responsible for putting the kettle on and you might need two extra cups 🙂 At the same time we like to remind you that you do not need to worry about tidying up, getting dressed or making an effort on our behalf. We understand that you have just given birth. We have been there and we just want to come and take some beautiful photos of your new baby.

Booking a Baby Photoshoot

You can follow this link to book either the studio or the home option for your newborn photo shoot.

 

Is Outdoor or Studio better for a Pregnancy Photoshoot?

This is a big moment in your life. You’re pregnant! Your body is amazing. It is doing amazing things. And you look great. Obviously your want to record this special moment and an outdoor pregnancy photoshoot is a great way to do it. Plus you get to come and have a fun chat and a giggle with us whilst getting dressed up. It’s a perfect excuse to go and get your hair and make up done. Perhaps you are on maternity leave already and have decided to pamper yourself before the arrival of your new precious baby.

So you’ve decided you’d like some photos. You’ve decided that you love the style of our work (you have good taste). But where to have them done? Here are some of the advantages of being on location and of coming to our studio.

Outdoor Location Pregnancy Photoshoot

We will come to you at any location within an hours drive of the studio (further by arrangement – I hear the south of France is nice at this time of year – but remember you might not be able to fly if you are too many weeks along). It could be your garden, a park, somewhere with beautiful cherry blossom, or the lovely colours of autumn leaves.

We will bring a selection of our dresses and gowns with us. You can bring whatever you want to wear too. It’s worth having a think about where you might get changed.

Let us know and then keep your fingers crossed for the weather.

Studio Pregnancy Photoshoot

Alternatively you may decide that you prefer the idea of coming to our studio. It cosy and warm, with cups of tea and all the facilities that you might need. We have a selection of different backdrops to provide you with a beautiful varied gallery of images and you won’t have to worry about privacy when you want to show off your bump.

On top of all this we are blessed with lots of outside space to use too. Immediately outside the studio is a gravelled courtyard, so if the weather is a bit hit and miss we can dash out and grab a few quick shots before rushing back into the warm. Beyond the Cotswold stone wall is 6 acres of woodland planted with 2000 British native trees so there are lots of different opportunities for beautiful backgrounds. What this means is that by coming to the studio you have the benefit of being able to combine the studio style photos with outdoor photos and without the need to pay the extra for us to come to you. Plus we will have all the dresses here for you to choose from and somewhere to get dressed.

Milk Bath Photoshoot

For the icing on the cake. Or the milk in the bath. We also offer, to those who fancy it, the option of having a milk bath. Not as a spa treatment but as a different photo opportunity. Here you lie in a bath of milk with beautiful flowers placed around you. Read here for more information.

Do get in touch if any of this sounds of interest. I’d love to chat to you, put you at ease or hear your exciting ideas.