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What to expect at a first baby photoshoot in London: ages from two months, how to prepare, what if your baby cries, and how long it takes.

How to choose a location, the best time of day and what to wear for an outdoor family photoshoot in London, with prices from a Stratford photographer.

Where to book Christmas mini sessions in London in 2026, what is included, prices and dates for family Christmas photoshoots in Stratford, East London.

Christmas mini sessions 2026 are open in my Stratford studio in East London. Here is everything you need to know before you book. Dates and place Sessions run on 15, 21, 28 and 29 November 2026 at Stratford Workshops, Burford Rd, London E15 2SP, next to Westfield Stratford. There are only 45 sessions this year. What is included Each session is 30 minutes with full guidance and posing throughout. You receive 10 beautifully edited images and a private online gallery where you c

Prices vary a lot across London, so here is how my own sessions are priced and what is included. Studio session: £250 One hour in my Stratford studio, next to Westfield. You receive 10 edited images, and you can change outfit up to twice. Partners and family are welcome. Outdoor session: from £250 On location in London in a setting that suits you. Travel outside central London is quoted on request, and I can also travel elsewhere in the UK. Extras Additional edited images are

Many parents ask me when the best time is for maternity photos. Here is what I usually suggest. Around 28 to 36 weeks Most people book a maternity shoot in the final trimester, when the bump is clearly visible and you are still comfortable standing and moving for an hour. If you are expecting twins, earlier is often better. Book a few weeks ahead Aim to book 3 to 4 weeks before your preferred date, so you have time to choose outfits and a studio or outdoor location. What to b

The best family photos feel like you, not like a catalogue. After more than ten years photographing families in London, these are the simple choices that work. Pick two or three colours that go together Cream, denim, soft green or muted rust look good together and sit well against a studio backdrop or an autumn park. You do not need to match. Coordinating is enough. Avoid big logos and loud patterns Bright slogans and busy prints pull the eye away from faces. Plain textures,