Why Newborn Photography Costs What It Does Two of the main questions that I hear a lot are ’Can’t I get a price for just 1 picture?’ And ‘Why is the other Photographer so much cheaper?’ ...And of course we can’t expect people to just know... so I thought I’d take some time to explain what goes on behind the scenes before and after your shoot. This blog also explains why we charge what we do, as there are so many things to factor in when looking for the right Photographer. Equ

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

We all want those precious family images where our new baby is being cuddled and admired by their big brother or sister.. you know the ones where they look like the best of friends that will protect each other for life. But on the flip side we also worry that our eldest will not cooperate during a photo session or possibly not even want to be anywhere near the new baby. Unfortunately children can feel jealous and left out that this new little person is taking up a lot of Mumm

I thought it was about time that I popped back up again and said HELLO! 👋🏼 Although I am quite a confident person and love to meet new people and chat, I do tend to avoid having my picture taken if possible.. which is quite ironic coming from a Photographer… unless its a cheesy selfie with friends of course! I’m Annie, 31 years of age, a wife of 2 years, and Mummy to a crazy fur baby called Penny. We do want children one day (hopefully not too far away) but for now our flu

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

...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 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

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

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

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

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

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