Photography for your Children

"Julietta has such a wonderful talent with capturing the most precious photographs. We had so much fun at her studio, creating different scenes for My daughter's 1st birthday cake smash session. Julietta was so warm and welcoming and is extremely patient working with little ones. She really listens to what you want from your session and beautifully portrays this in the scene and captures the image perfectly."

- Rachel Szczypka

Children's photographic sessions vary depending on your style and location. When we talk or meet, I like to inquire what kind of photos you have in your house.

This is to ensure that anything I make looks great when printed and placed on your walls. Children's sessions are fantastic, and I can create both natural and staged photographs for you to choose from. In a child's session, I like to go with the flow, but in a guided way.

Children are quickly bored, thus when photographing them, you must keep them as natural and interesting as possible. I plan ahead of time with you how we can make this happen.

Because we only have a limited amount of time to keep a child interested in the studio, they may be more stylised and staged, with some natural reactions created by parents performing some behind-the-scenes work for me.

In the studio, first birthday sessions are frequently more enjoyable. They are a lovely way to finish your baby's first year milestones.

When is the best time for a Children's session?

I often suggest the morning from 10.30 am as children will soon get tired later on in the day. I am very consious of timings with naps, therefore I work around when is best for you and your child. They should have had a snack to keep them going and to bring snacks which are risk free of stains is great too.

You can book milestone sessions such as sitting up aroud 6 months old, which is priceless for those first cheeky personality captures. Then 1 year old for a portrait or cake smash session. I then recommend sometime around walking to capture that gorgeous waddle which disappers closer to 3 years old. Then after that it’s up to you! I photograph children of all ages and even in their teens.

How soon should I book my session?

Children’s sessions take place Monday to Thursday between 10am and 2.30pm. These days and times are flexible and to gurantee an ideal time for you, it’s best to book as early as possible. First birthday sessions are ideal to be booked in for at least two weeks before their big day. You will love sharing the images on their actual birthday or have ready for the party. Weekend availability is very limited and needs booking months in advance.

Clothing for the session?

Children’s outfits are best kept simple so that they don’t date. A plain white top and jeans, or a simple dress with very little pattern. The more classic the better. On the contrary if there is a style that suits your home and will fit then please do bring outfits to complement. I’m happy to help with outfit suggestions.

For cake smash sessions, I have outfits for boys and girls, but I know families prefer to bring their own too.

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If you are planning a BABY SHOWER, or maternity gift list then you can ask friend, family work colleagues to me to create your own personal Baby Gift List. The baby shower gift can include a set amount towards the session, or the whole session. It will be valid for a year so that they can capture them in the first year. Anyone who books a baby shower gift will recieve a free appearance to photograph everyone at their baby shower event at the start.

*subject to avaiilablity and the alternative is a maternity session.