Family from the beginning

Great news! If you are looking at this page because you received one of our mailers for either Bump 2 Baby or My 1st Year, then you can claim your free photo sessions by calling our offices now or by texting BABYPHOTOS and your name to 07595 286162.  Spaces are limited and because they are free, they fill up fast, so don’t delay - book now! Don’t worry if you did not receive one of our flyers, you can still book in and receive a photo package - just call the studio and we’ll get you registered.

What is Bump 2 Baby?

We think that the maternity “Bump” portrait photo’s are the ideal start to your child’s picture portfolio. Bumps are photographed in an artistic style to showcase the beauty and elegance of the miracle going on inside you.  This is followed up with a baby photography session, which takes place within the first two weeks after he/she is born capturing the unmistakeable newborn look. Bounty pack mums, who receive and respond to one of our mailers are offered these two sessions free of charge. Husbands, partners, siblings and other family members are always welcome to join in and pose with the bump or you can come alone if you wish.  The sessions are fun, but relaxed and informal and a dressing room is available to fix hair and make-up prior to the shoot.

When should I come for my bump photos?

The best time for a maternity portrait is around six weeks to a month before you are due to give birth.  If you are registered with Bounty, we will contact you directly, using the details that you provided when you registered. If you are not registered with Bounty, please give the studio staff a call.

What should I wear for my bump photos?

That’s entirely up to you but I would recommend wearing something that shows off the bump, because hiding it under layers of baggy clothes defeats the object.  Some mums choose to wear smaller clothes to make the bump look bigger.  Nearly everyone goes for maternity leggings with t-shirts and roll them down/up respectively to show off the bump still further. Some choose to keep the bump under wraps and others go wholly the other way - we are comfortable with anything that you are but that is up to you to decide.  You should feel free to discuss your options and how you would like to be photographed when making the appointment. It’s your bump and entirely your decision as to how the bump is to be photographed.  Our aim is to get some great looking pictures of the bump in a relaxed, informal and fun atmosphere.  We will guide you with some options and some poses that work well but we will not pressure you into anything.

Do you do artistic poses?

Yes, we have a variety of poses that we will endeavour to achieve with you.  Some require your partner to be present but yes, is the simple answer to that question.

What about stretch marks?

A lot of pregnant mums-to-be ask this question because they don’t want to show off any stretches or blemishes in the pictures.  Don’t worry about this at all - We will fix up your photos so that stretches and blemishes are practically invisible.

What is My 1st Year?

The first year of baby’s life contains many milestones and stages of development for your baby, including crawling, learning to sit, sitting up unaided, standing with or without assistance and sometimes even walking!  Babies grow up very fast and so capturing these moments is essential and that is where the My 1st Year offers provide simply unbeatable value! Set in our studio we create a pleasant environment for you and your baby and we aim to try and make the sessions fun and something to look forward to. We will take photographs of your newborn during his/her first year.  There will be portrait sittings, at newborn, 6 months and just before the first birthday, capturing a variety of gorgeous portraits, documenting that very special time with your new baby. We have oversized teddy bears and props for your baby to pose with and you are welcome to bring your own. If you have other family members who would like to participate in the photo session, we are happy for them to be involved. It’s great to get grandparents involved too, which makes the image really special because it has two or maybe even three generations in it.

What about the competition?

Each year the Click Group, in partnership with Bounty, run a “Bump 2 Baby” photographer of the year competition.  Photographs from these sessions are automatically entered and there is a prize fund that includes £500 for the mum and baby to share, so if I win, you win!  You are not obligated to participate in the competition and may opt out if you so wish.  Please note that only photographs taken as part of the Bump 2 Baby promotional offer can be entered into this competition.

How much does it cost?

The organisations that we work with have asked us to offer a free maternity and baby photo shoot for their registered mums.  We are proud to work in association with them and if you registered with Bounty, you can enjoy some great free offers and other discounts with us. We also offer other packages to our new mums or mum’s to be.  These start at just £99 and include 1 hour with the photographer, an 8”x12” unmounted print and a professionally made boxed DVD with some or all of the photographs on disc, as both a presentation and in print- ready format for you to print or upload at your leisure. That’s terrific value. Of course, you may want to purchase other images from your sessions, enlargements, photo books or photo gifts - ideal presents for family and friends at Christmas, Mothers day and so on.  We also offer beautifully produced canvasses at substantial discounts.

Booking

Please remember that sessions are by appointment only and subject to availability.  Free sessions do fill up fast and so we recommend to call as soon as you receive a letter from us to avoid the disappointment of missing out. If you are interested and would like to book your child in for his/her first photo sessions, please call our office on (01424) 436898.