If you are reading this blog then a HUGE congratulations on your upcoming bundle of joy! This can be a very exciting time filled with lots of other emotions too. I remember when I was expecting my first baby.. all I wanted to do from the get go was nest nest and nest! They say this comes right at the end of pregnancy a few days before you go into labour... but not for me. This was an urge that I felt all of the way through. I guess this was a good thing for me as it meant tha

Is your little one almost at their first huge milestone... their very 1st birthday? It can sometimes be overwhelming trying to plan a huge party or a family get together, and we all feel the pressure to do something big for their birthdays, especially the first ..sure we want to spoilt them, but lots of my customers that come to me for their cake smash sessions tell me that they are just doing something small and their main event and gift is the photo shoot itself To me this

Seasonal mini sessions such as a Christmas theme are fun, short and affordable for all customers! How mini sessions work: These sessions are less than half the price of a normal photo session, therefore making it affordable for all customers. They are fun and quick so just the perfect amount of time for young babies too. You will see advertisements from Annie Allen Photography a few weeks before the sessions slots go live. You can find these on my Facebook page, so if you are

When I first started photography I went down the wedding and party route, but I very quickly realised that just wasn’t what I wanted to do. In all honesty I felt a little lost. I’d finally found this thing that I loved, that I enjoyed and was really passionate about, but I didn’t know where I wanted to take it. I was still working full time in a care home and just used photography as a hobby for the next few months... but I knew I wanted to take it further. My friends started

I love a big collage of mainly detailed shots Most people would just grab one single photo, frame it and pop it up on a shelf Why not be extra brave and design a big collage of 6 or more images in their own individual frames and find a beautiful spot in your home for them up on the wall These are the types of shots that I aim for during our newborn sessions The squared crops make it easy on the eye and compliment those sweet detailed shots facebook.com/annieallenphotography P

I’ve always classed myself as a ‘light and airy’ Photographer and although I still adore this style and will always continue to shoot with this look in mind, I wanted to try something slightly different regarding newborn babies to see if it was for me. A couple of months ago I brought 2 newborn baby models into the studio to practice a darker black & white style of shooting. Of course the main key here was to still go for the natural authentic approach, but to make the images

Studio sessions are perfect for your maternity, newborn, baby, & cake smash photo sessions. They are simplistic and baby led, keeping away from fussy props and instead focusing on your baby's natural beauty. The cosy studio is purpose built and is located in my home garden in Aldershot Hampshire. It is the perfect size for my tiny customers and has a homey relaxed feel. ​ Using professional studio equipment & lighting, soothing sounds to settle your baby and access to my acce

My new cosy sessions are the perfect photo shoot for babies of any age, especially ones that aren’t quite sitting up yet but love playing on their back & belly. With a natural white cosy bedroom theme your little one can be themselves, roll around and show off their cheeky little smiles for the camera. These sessions will be kept short and sweet, so your little one enjoys it from start to finish. 30 minute mini session 5 digital download images Just £99 Pop me a message if yo

Hi everyone, I wanted to take a few minutes to write a little blog about why I converted to the more 'natural' approach with my newborn & baby photo sessions. Although I do love that Anne Geddes style with the fun and quirky props, I started to realise that it wasn't for me any more. I used to love using anything over the top and colourful during my photo shoots but as I started to reach the age where my husband & I were going to be planning for our own family, I started to t

I like to think that I am getting to know my customers quite well by the end of their session, and that they are getting to know me too... but naturally we only tend to discuss Mum stuff ~ So I thought I’d take some time to write a little blog about myself ~ my personal side that some of you don’t always get a chance to see during your session. Here is a list below with a little bit about me: I’m 32 years of age I’m married to a wonderful man, my best friend I have a lovely r

A day in the life of a newborn photographer Every day is different depending on what session I have scheduled, and depending if my husband is home to walk the dog and help me tidy up in the morning. Yes.. I make him help me with that :) (This schedule is based on a newborn photo session) ~ The studio is always cleaned, prepped and ready to go the evening before a shoot ~ 7.45am The first thing I do is make a lovely hot cup of tea. I couldn’t function without one of those! 7.5

So it's that wonderful time of the year where we all rush out to snap up a good deal during the January sales. Im one of those overly organised people that grab the left over Christmas decorations that are reduced in price, or try to find nice sale items if I have some upcoming birthdays etc. But lets face it.. the shops are too crazy at this time of the year and so its probably a lot more sensible to try to get these deals online, from the comfort of your sofa with your new

It can sometimes be hard to know what kind of gift to give to someone. It may be a leaving present from work to go on their maternity leave, a gift for their baby shower, or a gift for your granddaughter/grandson. You want to give something special and want it to be something that they will actually use. This is why a photo session gift could be the perfect thing. I offer a range of different photo sessions so I am sure that you will be able to find just the right one. ​ Mate

Family is super special to me. I have always been quite close to all of my siblings (I’m the baby of four) and so when I first found out I was going to be an Auntie for the first time I was sooooo excited, as you can imagine. At that point I had only been capturing newborn baby photos for about 1 year, so it was all still quite new to me. I just couldn’t wait to photograph the new addition to the family :) Little Heidi was born & had a newborn session with Mum & Dad, then a f

If you are reading this then you are probably looking for the perfect gift for someone special. Annie Allen Photography is now offering gift vouchers that can be used for any photo session, such as: Maternity Photo Sessions Newborn Photo Sessions Baby Photo Sessions 1st Birthday Photo Sessions Mummy & Me Photo Sessions Each of these sessions would make a wonderful gift and can be kept as a surprise. No contact will be made from myself to the receiver until you give me the go

Mini sessions are a great way to get the best out of both worlds as a customer. These quick and easy fun themed sessions take just half the time for half the price. I love offering mini sessions as it is something different and they are reasonably priced which makes this package affordable to all families. How mini sessions work: You will see mini session advertisements from Annie Allen Photography at least a couple of times per year. You can find these on my Facebook page, s

Having a photo shoot with your baby is probably something that you have wanted for quite some time. When the time comes for your shoot you are probably worrying about what your baby will wear.. however I supply their outfits and so all you need to do is concentrate on what you would like to be photographed in. I offer several different types of photo sessions: Newborn Sitter / Baby Birthday cake smash & splash ...All of which can include shots with parents or the whole family

I have written some information for any newbie newborn photographers that are looking for those 1st basic steps in the right direction. This is based on the first steps of setting up a business/website. There will be lots of things that I haven’t mentioned, but these are the main first things to put in place. There is quite a lot here to think about so don’t let it overwhelm you. Maybe just focus on 1 thing at a time. Domain. Buy a website domain that looks professional and p

You find out you are pregnant and it is such an exciting time. You want to buy all things cute and fluffy, decorate the nursery and get everything ready.. oh but wait, you need something extra special for the nursery walls.. and what better wall display then to have beautiful photos of your new baby. You know the experience of a photo session will be fun, and the images will be treasured forever. So you book a newborn photo session. Your baby arrives and you love each and eve

I absolutely adore the newborn stage, their beautiful new baby smell, their uncoordinated movements.. to that cute back ‘fuzz’! However as we all know, this stage can pass by as a flash, and before you know it your tiny baby has now started to develop and out comes that cute personality... and so it is time to capture this next precious stage in their lives! Babies can usually start sitting unsupported at around 7-8 months.. and sometimes even sooner. This is another amazing