The Blog

Our blogs below cover everything to do with what photo shoots we offer, what happens behind the scenes, some of our personal tips for parenting, and local places / activities that we recommend

Annie Allen

Welcome To The Studio

When booking a newborn photo shoot for your baby I'm sure one of your main questions would be 'where will our photo session take place?' or 'what type of surroundings will I be bringing my baby to?' So.. I have written a blog to show you just this. I live in Aldershot, Hampshire and have a beautiful cosy studio right at the end of my garden. It is a perfect space for me to shoot in and it is nice and cosy for parents to relax in whilst I work away. At the start of your sessio

After Your Newborn Shoot - Behind The Scenes

Annie Allen

After Your Newborn Shoot - Behind The Scenes

There are many parts of my job that I thoroughly enjoy.. from building professional relationships with my customers, to planning & setting up for the shoot, to meeting your precious tiny newborn babies! However one of the things that I adore the most is using my creative side to retouch all of your images. The post processing stage is done over a few days, picking out the favourites that complement each set up & angle the most, and then retouching these images on Photoshop. E

Annie Allen

8 Tips To Soothe A Newborn Baby

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

Things To Do To Prepare Before Your Baby Arrives

Annie Allen

Things To Do To Prepare Before Your Baby Arrives

You will soon be very busy, tired, rushed off your feet, swamped with visitors… and not to mention no sense of time as hours will go by where you realise you have just been lovingly staring at your new beautiful baby. I have put together a list of things that you may want to consider getting done/or buying before your baby arrives. There are plenty of things to buy so I wont possibly be able to mention them all - But here is a little start to jog your memory of what you may n

Things To Do (For Yourself) Before Your Baby Arrives

Annie Allen

Things To Do (For Yourself) Before Your Baby Arrives

Your whole entire life as you know it will change the moment that your baby arrives! And so you should truly take some 'me' time to concentrate on getting some important things done, ticking some things off that bucket list, and just pampering yourself. Because after all, once that sweet little cherub arrives you'll have sleepless nights (and days), chores up to your eye balls, endless appointments, your house will be flooded with visitors... and of course you'll just want pr

Establishing A Good Routine With Your Baby

Annie Allen

Establishing A Good Routine With Your Baby

Most of us have some kind of routine, be it that we start each day with a cuppa, listen to the radio on the way to work, go shopping at the same supermarket, or watching a certain TV programme. This kind of familiarity can be comforting and the day can somehow feel 'wrong' if we've been unable to follow our usual routine. Of course, a break in routine can most definitely be a good thing too, and some days events or circumstances can break our normal routine anyway. Life with

From My Baby's First Tooth To Making Brushing Fun

Annie Allen

From My Baby's First Tooth To Making Brushing Fun

Phew…. so after lots of cuddles, maybe a few tears and sleepless nights, that first milk tooth has finally emerged..hooray! Hopefully the other teeth won't be too much bother, as you may have found what works best in soothing your little one if they're feeling any discomfort. Most children will have cut all of their milk teeth by the time that they're 2.5 years old. As soon as your little one cuts their first milk tooth you can start brushing it with a baby toothbrush and a s

Is My Baby Teething? - Symptoms and Advise

Annie Allen

Is My Baby Teething? - Symptoms and Advise

Wondering if your little one is teething? This blog may give you some helpful tips to sooth that pain away for your baby. Sore and red gums, dribbling more than usual, red cheeks, gnawing/chewing on things? Your little one could very well be teething ... Your baby will usually cut their first tooth within the first year, but all babies are different. Some are born with teeth, as was the case with my friend's niece. Others start before 4 months, some after 12 months, but most

Why Should I book A Newborn Photo shoot?

Annie Allen

Why Should I book A Newborn Photo shoot?

With Newborn & Baby Photography becoming more & more popular over the years it is now seen as the done thing to do.. after all who doesn’t want beautiful images of their little ones whilst they are still so tiny? Being pregnant and getting the nest ready is such an exciting time and you want to make sure that everything is going to be perfect. However.. parents see images of cute sleepy babies and think that newborn photographs are super easy to achieve and that babies just s

Could I Be Pregnant?? 'Wearing The Bustle Wrong'

Annie Allen

Could I Be Pregnant?? 'Wearing The Bustle Wrong'

So, you suspect that you're pregnant, as in 'eating for two', 'in the (pudding) club', 'in the family way', 'a bun in the oven' ..... whatever you want to call it ..... your life may be about to change in many more ways than you can imagine. Probably the most classic indicator is a late period, but other early symptoms of pregnancy include: ♡ feeling nauseous/being sick ♡ a metallic taste in your mouth ♡ extreme tiredness ♡ sensitivity to smells ♡ sore/tender/tingly breasts ♡

Your pregnancy Announcement - Shout It From The Rooftops

Annie Allen

Your pregnancy Announcement - Shout It From The Rooftops

Eek, it's been confirmed that you are pregnant, expecting a baby .... who's the first person you tell, and how do you do it? Whether or not you decide to wait until after the 12 week scan to announce your happy news, it's a hard secret to keep to yourself. Last week, I saw an article about a wife, who surprised her unsuspecting husband with her pregnancy news during a staged photoshoot, which reduced him to tears of happiness. I wonder if this will catch on, and perhaps be an

Why Newborn Photography Costs What It Does

Annie Allen

Why Newborn Photography Costs What It Does

''Why Does Newborn Photography Cost So Much?'' I am sure that some of you have noticed the price difference between a normal photo shoot and a newborn shoot. Here I will explain the ins and outs of why us Newborn Photographers have to charge what we do. Firstly I would just like to say that if you are paying anything under around £100 for a full session and images (without any offers or promotions) then the chances are your Photographer is either inexperienced or not running

Ive Joined Banpas! (Photography Association)

Annie Allen

Ive Joined Banpas! (Photography Association)

I’ve Joined BANPAS! As a newborn and baby photographer, I have to take the safety of my little clients very seriously. It might surprise you to know that the newborn photography industry is completely unregulated. Photographers like me, who take safety seriously, have to take it upon ourselves to be trained and educated on how to ensure the beautiful images we create, are done safely. For example when you see a beautiful image like this: You may be forgiven for thinking that

Week By Week Stages Of Pregnancy - Your Baby's Development

Annie Allen

Week By Week Stages Of Pregnancy - Your Baby's Development

The stages of your baby's development during pregnancy, broken down week by week

Annie Allen

Stages Of Pregnancy - What To Expect

Find out the stages of pregnancy & what happens in each trimester so you can sit back, relax & enjoy!

Planning A Baby Shower - Tips & Inspiration

Annie Allen

Planning A Baby Shower - Tips & Inspiration

If you are planning a baby shower and need some inspiration then this is the blog for you.

Your Newborn & Baby Photo Session - What To Expect

Annie Allen

Your Newborn & Baby Photo Session - What To Expect

Read here about what to expect from your photo session & the time & skills that go into keeping a happy customer.

Annie Allen

Nursery Inspiration Ideas

Get inspired with some cute nursery ideas, colours and where to buy - annieallenphotography.com

Annie Allen

10 Most Common Baby Names of 2016

Get inspired with the top most common baby names of 2016 - annieallenphotography.com

Annie Allen

Happy Customers, Happy Me!

Get inspired with the world of newborn and baby photography. Love your job / career - annieallenphotography.com