How to prepare your baby...

Ideally your baby should have a sleep just before coming, including the car ride, then awake when you arrive wanting a feed. There is time in the shoot for a feed, so please don't disturb your baby's sleep to feed before coming (an overtired baby is harder to fix than a hungry one). The exception to this is if your baby is a really slow feeder taking over half an hour or if your baby is already awake. Your baby will be most relaxed after a decent sleep and a feed. That's the theory, however, your baby will have it's own plans on the day.

If you think your baby doesn't like being naked, it might be a good idea to get him/her a bit used to it, in a warm environment, before coming. Most babies don't mind being naked but hate the dressing and undressing part!

How long will it take?...

Each session lasts from 1 to 1.5 hours depending on the baby. This allows plenty of time for feeding and settling. An average shoot will involve at least one feed and hopefully putting your baby to sleep. Each baby is different - we allow extra time to expect the unexpected!

What to bring...

• Black clothes for both parents (no logos, buttons).  Unless there is sentimental reasons, it is best to remove watches as they can detract from the photos and can also be uncomfortable for the baby as they will be laying in your arms.

• Milk for your baby (if bottle fed, please ensure you bring more than needed just in case). Photo shoots can be strange and alien to babies but milk is not, sometimes we may need to ’top them up’ just to get them settled.

• Dummies (if your baby uses one)

• Change of clothes for parents, especially if your planning on not going straight home afterwards...as we may be taking nappies off for some shots accidents can, and more often than not DO happen!