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

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

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

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

...So you are thinking about booking a photo session for your baby :) You probably have tonnes of questions regarding this. As all Photography services operate differently and have unique packages that they offer it can be very confusing to know who is the right photographer for you. Besides loving the images that you see in our portfolios it is also important to know that you are getting the right package for you and your family. I have created some frequently asked question

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 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

When booking your newborn session it is important to make sure that you are going to a place that suits your requirements and your needs. Some studios may be hard to find, may not have on site parking or may have a busy ‘1-in-1-out’ schedule. Sessions take place in my garden studio and this is a warm & peaceful environment for both parents and baby. I only tend to book in 1 session per day, so if your little one doesn’t settle then there is room to let the session time run ov

So many people just dive straight in and book a photo shoot without a 2nd thought.. maybe due to wanting that last slot, or before an offer expires. And although this is great that they are confident enough to do this, I still believe that this is something that should be researched and really thought about. It can be easy to go for that cheap offer, that free print or the photographer that is only 5 mins away. BUT, you are booking a photographer to capture something special,

They say the first few months after bringing your new baby home is the best time of your life! .. Well yes of course this is true, however this is also one of the most tiring and stressful times that you will face as a mother. Every day is a learning curve - You learn as you go and you start to recognise your baby’s signs for when they are hungry or tired. But there are many other things that they may want to tell you but can only do so by screaming, which can bring a whole n