How To Get Started in Newborn Photography: The Basics

If you're looking to get started in newborn photography, these basics will help you get started. Read on to learn more.

Newborn photography is a beautiful way to capture the early days of your child's life. These photos will be cherished memories for years to come. If you're thinking about doing newborn photography, there are a few things you should consider before getting started.

Getting a Good Family Picture With Toddlers: 5 Tips and Tricks

No one said parenting was easy. But as any parent of a young child knows, one of the hardest things about parenting is getting a good family picture with toddlers. Whether it's for a holiday card or the grandparents, trying to get a photo with everyone looking and smiling at the camera can seem impossible.

However, you can use some tips and tricks to increase your chances of success. With some patience and planning, you can get the perfect family photo with your toddler.

The Mischief of A One Year Old

Here's a few photos of some of the antics my 1 year old has got up to lately! He's certainly starting to find his personality and loves getting up to mischief.

If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram you may have seen some of these photos already, so sorry about that.

Warning!!! This is going to be an overload of photos of my boy 😀

He loves the TV remotes and whenever is senses them unattended he runs to grab them. He also loves the duplo cart we got him for this birthday. He screams at me when I put him in his pushchair, but will happily sit in his cart.

Dealing With Nerves On My Wedding Day

I've suffered with anxiety for many years, but I've learnt to manage it, so generally it isn't a problem (most of the time). And if there's ever a time that it could be a problem I try to put measures in place to reduce or eliminate the possible anxiety. My anxiety can be triggered by extra stress, worry, or from social settings. When it came to organising my wedding I knew this was a time that I had to put measures in place to help reduce that anxiety. I didn't think I'd be able to completely eliminate it, but that was fine, just reducing it would help towards me enjoying the day. After all if a bride and groom can't enjoy their wedding day what are we planning it for?

We can't always know when anxiety will trigger, or what will trigger it, but I've had enough experience with what can trigger it to know some of the measures to put into place. Here are some of the ways I helped reduce the possibility of anxiety taking over me on one of the most important and special days of my life.

No head table. I chose not to have a head table, there was just a small table for Keith and I. I had originally wanted it set to the side so I really wasn't centre of attention, but it was set out without me present and when I saw the set up I did agree it looked better central to the room. My other reason for not having a head table was because I didn't want the formality of a head table. I wanted a more informal day where people felt free to come over to speak to me. This is just what I personally wanted, I do think head tables can look great, but going with what I felt more comfortable with was going to help me to be far more relaxed

29 Must Have Photos Of Your Baby

Anyone who knows me, knows I like to take photos. Well I would say that need to take photos has just been heightened since having a baby. I love to pull out the DSLR to capture those cute moments, but it's not always possible, so I have plenty I've just taken on my smart phone. One of my 40 things to do before I'm 40 is to complete a photography project. No doubt I will do more than 1 before then, but I had a post pinned to pinterest for some time and I thought, why not see if I could complete this. Funnily enough also on my list of 40 things is to complete 10 more pins on pinterest. Seems perfect, RIGHT?

This is a list of 29 Photos Every Parent Must Get Of Their Baby. Lets see how well I've done to complete this. I might have to grab the camera to complete the list, although that boy of mine is looking less and less like a baby and more like a cute little toddler these days.

Some of these photos you'll see I've taken the time to compose and take with my Canon, while others I've snapped on my iPhone, but each has a special meaning to me and has captured a moment not to be forgotten.

1. Leaving the hospital

Snow Day Fun

Click the image to go see the Vlog of our fun in the snow

I've certainly experienced more snow since living in Yorkshire, but in true British style it doesn't last long. So if you want to enjoy the snow you have to take the chance when it's there. One of the items on my 40 things to do before I'm 40 list was to play in the snow with my boy.