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Natural outdoor family photoshoot

During these crazy times in which we find ourselves, more people have been asking for outdoor family photoshoots in Andover and the surrounding areas. I recently had the pleasure of meeting this wonderful family, for an outdoor photoshoot near Winchester, at Micheldever Woods. Chantal and Kevin's youngest, Kelbey, had been born during lockdown, so like […]
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Reopening my studio

From June 15th my studio will reopen! I've really missed seeing everyone and taking photos of your babies, children and families. To begin with I will be rescheduling all my older clients, so cake smashes, sitters, families and maternity photoshoots. Then from July I’ll be open for newborn photoshoots, as these are a little longer […]
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Doorstep Portraits for Andover Foodbank

Since my studio has had to temporarily close due to social distancing rules, I've been really missing my newborn photography, cake smash photoshoots and family portraits.  I started thinking of ways that I could continue to take photos of people, only for my family to quickly become irritated with me constantly asking if they'd pose […]
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Photographing your newborn at home during lockdown

Good morning! I hope everyone is coping OK during this lockdown. These are exceptional times and we all have to cope as best we can. We have two daughters, 7 & 8, so we are trying to do some home schooling. I was completely freaked out by this to start with, thinking that I had […]
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What to do if unwell on the day of your newborn photoshoot

At this time of year everyone seems to be poorly - there are so many bugs about, some of them quite worrying at this particular time.  So, what do you do if you have a newborn photoshoot scheduled and your baby is poorly, you are poorly, or I am poorly?  Well… the answer is that […]
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Relaxing for Your Boudoir Photo Shoot

3 tips on how to relax in front of the camera Are you nervous about your boudoir photo shoot? Here are some tips to help you relax during your shoot: Deep Breathing – Practise deep breathing. This is a proven relaxation method. Breathe in deeply through your nose and exhale through your nose. Repeat until […]
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Boudoir - Incorporating Your Partner’s Interests

How to incorporate your partner’s interests in your boudoir session Need help planning your boudoir session? Here are some tips on incorporating your partner’s interests for a truly personalised photo shoot: Sports – This is a popular one. If your (wo)man loves sports, bring some sports gear with you. For example, you could wear a […]
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Choosing What to Wear For Your Boudoir Session

Trying to figure out what to wear at your boudoir session? Here are a few tips to help you out:  1. Wear what makes YOU feel sexy. Boudoir photo shoots are all about bringing your sexy side, so if you put something on and you feel uncomfortable, move on to the next option. Consider it […]
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Boudoir FAQs

I'm really nervous. Is that normal? It is definitely normal to be nervous for your boudoir session, so don't worry. Most people are nervous until the session has gone on for a few minutes. After it starts, you’ll begin to loosen up. If you’re still nervous, try out these relaxation tips provided in another blog […]
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Newborn behaviour - what to expect

Understanding your newborn baby’s behaviour Cuddling, sleeping, feeding, crying. That’s what newborn behaviour is all about in the first few months. Although your baby might give you some eye contact, crying is probably the main thing you’ll notice about his behaviour. For example, he’ll cry if he’s hungry, unsettled, wet or uncomfortable. Newborn crying: what […]
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