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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

Bonding With Your Unborn Baby - Baby Bump Bonding

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Bonding With Your Unborn Baby - Baby Bump Bonding

It seems that pregnancy goes on forever and it can be exhausting, tiring and stressful for Mum. As you go further into your pregnancy and that little bump grows bigger and bigger, you’ll start to feel much more like a mum-to-be. Bonding with your baby during pregnancy is very important but also a lovely experience for both parents to help feel that connection with your little baby growing inside. Using bonding techniques is also a great was to keep you motivated and positive

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The Photo Studio

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

About Me - My Personal Side (Just For Fun)

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About Me - My Personal Side (Just For Fun)

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

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January Sales

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

The Best Surprise - Mummy & Me Photo Session

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The Best Surprise - Mummy & Me Photo Session

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

The Perfect Gift - Photo Shoot Gift Vouchers

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The Perfect Gift - Photo Shoot Gift Vouchers

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

FAQs For Your Newborn & Baby Photo Sessions

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FAQs For Your Newborn & Baby Photo Sessions

...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

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What To Wear For Your Photo Shoot

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

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Finding A Good Work And Play Balance

It’s funny that being self employed usually gives this impression of freedom, working the hours that you wish, having lots of spare time, eating out with the girls and spending time with family. However for me the reality has sometimes been quite different.. don’t get me wrong I absolutely love what I do and I really wouldn’t change it for anything.. but I have decided that I need to make some changes here and there. My diary has always been a little crazy as I photograph new

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Mummy & Me Photo Sessions

I have recently started offering Mummy & Me photo sessions as I’ve been reminded that life is truly precious and filled with moments that we can often take for granted… So now is the perfect time to capture memories with your baby regardless of their age. These sessions are super relaxed and a lot of fun. There wont be any major poses.. and you will rarely be asked to look at the camera. This is because this session is all about capturing the bond between mother and child. Yo

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Business Tips For Newborn Photographers

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

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Lifestyle Newborn Photo Session

During the first couple of weeks after birth is the best time to have your newborn session. With just a short window of time where there is an opportunity to capture your baby in an untouched and unposed form - a story conceived with a classic and timeless beauty. This is a special time when your baby is allowed to communicate who they are in the most natural uncomplicated way. The suck of a thumb, the scrunched up nose, the kicking of the legs... all of these little movement

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Sitter Sessions For Your Baby

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

After Your Newborn Shoot - Behind The Scenes

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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

Things To Do To Prepare Before Your Baby Arrives

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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

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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

From My Baby's First Tooth To Making Brushing Fun

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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

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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?

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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

Safety When Shooting - Composite Imagery

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Safety When Shooting - Composite Imagery

As a newborn photographer I take babies safety very seriously. This is someones precious little baby, a new little life! Babies bones are not yet hard or formed properly, they cannot hold their own heads up or balance alone. Full support on certain poses is paramount. Training on how to support and position babies for certain poses it a must. You may see the disclaimer on my website: * Please note that some of my images are created using composite imagery, which is done by co

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

MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHY
NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY
BABY PHOTOGRAPHY
BIRTHDAY CAKE SMASH PHOTOGRAPHY
FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY

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