Everything you ever wanted to know about Xmas mini sessions whether in the studio, or Covent Garden featuring the seasonal decorations and lights.
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Fun Easter activities in East London. As a photographer, I've curated a list of beautiful locations and activities that will make for amazing family snaps.
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Everything you need to know about a cake smash session before booking one… how the process goes, how long it lasts, what kinds of photos we get, what’s provided…
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The clothing you wear during a family photoshoot can have a big impact on the look and feel of your finished portraits, so it's important to choose them with care. Especially written for this website, by Rachel Clinkard of Charles Clinkard Shoes; take these tips on board when putting your outfits together, particularly when thinking about how you coordinate everyone’s shoes with your overall outfits; and you and your family will be sure to shine in your photos.
Read MoreWhy leaving a review is so important for small businesses and some tips for helping you when writing reviews. Plus don’t forget, for every 30 reviews I receive across Facebook and Google, I do a draw to gift one family a fine art print from one of our sessions together, as a thank you for your time.
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In addition to the precautions and new studio policies I put in place some time before the UK COVID-19 lockdown - my policies for studio sessions have now been updated again - and will continue to evolve in line with government guideline changes. Read on to find out what you can expect from me, and to understand how we all contribute to studio sessions proceeding safely upon reopening of the studio in June 2020.
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Come June 2020, portrait photographers across the UK will slowly be re-opening their businesses; starting mostly with outdoors sessions. Read on for my policies and procedures on minimising the risk of transmitting Coronavirus during our outdoors sessions.
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A bank of 10s of creative ideas to make and send to grandparents, to show them how much we love them.
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Looking for outdoors fun to be had with the family? Here’s a variety of woodlands, forests, beaches, parklands and urban walking spaces within easy reach of East London for family days out in the fresh air.
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If you're looking for photography activities to do with the kids, then take a look at these 4 novel photography project ideas, suitable for ages 2+ including how to create a stop-motion movie. Each activity details what you need to do it, how to do it, what age it is suitable for and what the kids may learn from it. If you’re looking for more ideas, there’s links to other super blogs and ideas you’ve sent me too :-)
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This coming week, marks Teacher Appreciation Week in the US. Although we don’t have the same in the UK, in recent weeks I have been thinking a LOT about just how vital a role our teachers play, not just everyday, but also right now in lockdown by enabling so may of our key workers with children, to continue to go to work and support us. Read on for a multitude of ways we can say thank you to our teachers, without ever leaving the house!
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If your child is having a birthday during lockdown, all is not lost! Try hosting a birthday party on Zoom (or similar). I did exactly this a few weeks ago, for my son’s 6th birthday. Check out all the steps I took to keep the kids entertained for over an hour (!!!!). I’ve given you all my prep, invitation details & instructions, game ideas inc downloads and music links, and prize / gift bags you can get delivered direct from Amazon.
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A few practical updates on studio policies and how I will be reintroducing portrait sessions once the lock down is over.
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Having had the benefit of handling hundreds and hundreds of newborn babies, as well as having had my own, here’s my recommendations on practical, but somewhat unusual “must-haves” for a new baby, based on my experiences of what new babies seem to like and dislike. I haven’t included the more usual obvious items, unless there’s a good reason to call them out or unless I’ve got a specific brand / model recommendation.
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Expecting a baby? Want to host a baby shower, but don’t know how, with the COVID-19 lockdown? Don’t let social isolation stop you! Host your baby shower online. Read on for 11 ways make the online experience awesome. Plus loads of great video call party games, “refreshments” for your guests and non-traditional gift ideas.
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I love nothing more than posing & photographing your new babies in my East London studio. I know how important it is to have these photos and I don't want these social distancing days to stop you getting beautiful photos of your new baby. Because of this I've pulled together 7 really simple & safe poses you can recreate at home with your new baby and capture on even a camera phone.
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I love nothing more than posing a brand new baby and photographing them in my East London studio, for you. But, in these social distancing and lock down days; I know how important it is to have photos, regardless of how or where they are taken. Read on for tips on how to capture your baby at home with your own camera.
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9 free and paid for online resources and activities specifically for babies and tots to help you entertain and fill the day. Specifically chosen for their engaging content, and for the most part featuring East London businesses, so that when we go back to life as “normal” you may even get to meet some of your new online friends in real life, and go to some of the featured classes, in person!
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Easy DIY home sensory play idea for your baby, toddler or young child.
There are 8 ideas per age group, using many things you will probably already have at home. Engaging your children with their different senses, in an age appropriate way.
A short collection of useful resources to help us explain the science and emotional fall-out of the COVID-19 pandemic to our children.
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