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We get lots of questions regarding photo shoots, hopefully this covers most questions we get asked.

 
 
Of course, if we’ve missed anything, please, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
 
 
 

Photography Session Prices


Cost includes digital copies of all the finished images sent via an online gallery. Prints and USBS are available on request.

School Sessions – £20

+ £5 per additional child

Outdoor Mini Sessions Preston Park – £45

15 minute mini session

Studio Mini Sessions – £50

15 minute mini sessions

Toadstool Hollow (May to September) £55

up to 4 children

Outdoor Session – Preston Park – £70

30 minutes, up to 7 people, £10 per additional person

Outdoor Session – Ropner Park – £75

30 minutes, up to 7 people, £10 per additional person

Studio Session – £80

30 minutes, up to 7 people, £10 per additional person

Cake Smash – £100

Extra £10 for family/Sibling photos

Newborn Session – £100

Extra £10 for siblings

Wedding Packages and Information

 

I like to be clear about the photography I offer, up front. I am a natural photographer, a lifestyle photographer.

I shoot with my heart.

I capture the laughter, the tears, the hugs and the happiness, sadly these moments don’t always happen in the perfect light.

I still want to share those photos with you, I love the feelings you get from photos, regardless of how sharp and perfect they are or aren’t.

If someone’s throwing their head back to laugh, or people raise hands to wipe their tears away, or flower girls twirl so their skirts rise, there is movement, so there may be blur and there may be grain. I always try to be ready for anything, but sometimes the best moments are the ones you least expect.

Look back at the photos from your childhood, they’ll be so pixelated and grainy compared to what you can get now. Does that make them less valuable? Or does a photo just remind you of a memory that you hear/feel in your heart?

That I can offer you.

I can offer you the photos that capture the memories, the photos you can feel.

You can see some of my wedding day examples here on my site.

If this sounds like what you would like from your day and you’re happy with the images you see then I’d love to be considered to be your photographer.

My packages are as follows, prices would vary slightly depending on locations and venues.

Package 1£400+ (around 1.5 Hours)  Ceremony only. Photos of arrival, during the ceremony, register signing, confetti shots, group and posed family shots at the ceremony venue.

Package 2 £600+ 4 Hours. This package gives you a bit more flexibility before or after the ceremony. If you’d like some photos of bridal prep or maybe some posed photos at a different venue after the ceremony.

Package 3 – £800+ 6 Hours. Even more of your day captured. ceremony through to first dance or bridal prep through to speeches.

Package 4£1000+ 8 Hours.  Late start Bridal prep to first dance.

Package 5£1250+ 10 hours. Early start Bridal prep to first dance

All packages include digital copies of all the finished images sent via an online gallery with a password which can be shared with all your wedding guests. Everyone can download and/or order their own images/prints.

You will also get a USB copy for safe keeping.

If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Cake Smash Tips

Just a few things about cake smashes!
If you’re not going to be in the photos, dress in scruffs, as your child will never need a cuddle more than when they’re covered in cake!
They also tend to be teething around this age. If they’ve been a bit gripey the last few days, give them some Calpol or teething powder before you come over to a new environment, plus not feeling great doesn’t make for good photos!
 
If you’re wanting some bath photos at the end, bring a towel and maybe a favourite (little) bath toy. Cake smashes seem to be very overwhelming for little ones. I do put aside 2 hours for a cake smash, as some children take longer to settle than others. A good cake smash will take 45 minutes to an hour, and that’s with lots of photos. Also, I like to give the child time to settle and explore, so don’t feel panicked or rushed if they don’t want to start straight away, as they’ll pick up on that. I’m not in a rush, I promise!
 
I do also suggest when possible that only parents (or 2 people) come to the cake smash. It’s a small studio and gets warm quickly. If siblings are coming for photos, we will do them first and then one parent can take them in the garden or the park if possible to reduce the amount of bodies in the studio!
With it getting warm in there, make sure you bring them a drink. Making mess and eating cake can be thirsty work !
If they have a favourite snack/food, please bring it along. I am finding more regularly that the children don’t like to eat the cake. We can hide snacks in the cake to make it look like they are eating it.
 
And one final tip… let the child lead the cake smash. Numerous times now, parents have got involved by rubbing cake on their child’s face.  Face-planting them into the cake, sitting them on the cake, and in every situation this has just led to a very upset child and spoiled the rest of the session. I will tell you how to encourage your child if they aren’t showing willing. A lot to take in, but they are all golden nuggets of information! You’ll be surprised at how unwilling a kid is to get messy and eat cake when you want them to.
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Newborn Shoot Tips

I always set around 2 hours aside for newborn shoots. This is so no one is feeling rushed or stressed. 
 
If baby is cooperating, I expect the shoot to take around 45 minutes.
 
I will ask permission to attempt to soothe the baby if they are unsettled, sometimes as they are so new they just want Mum. I have children of my own and worked in childcare settings most of my life, so I am no stranger to babies and their quirks. 
 
Please bring an extra bottle with you if you are bottle feeding. The studio has to be kept very warm for tiny ones, and they can need an extra bit of fluid. If you wish for privacy when breastfeeding, please just ask, I will offer to leave at the time also. If you would like me to capture feeding photos (of any type, no judgement here!) please just let me know.
 
Don’t forget nappies (has happened!) 
 
Feel free to bring any special items/outfits you would like in the photos, they are your photos, I would like them to be as unique to you as possible.
 
If siblings are coming along. I will always aim to do these photos first, I do ask that you bring plenty of quiet entertainment/refreshments/bribes if you would like them to stay in the studio. Or if another adult can come along, then they are welcome to take them out for a walk once they’ve had their turn.
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