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Hello & Welcome, I’m Claire
Congratulations on your pregnancy or your little one if baby is already there !
Capturing these special moments with your family is such a wonderful way to celebrate & remember your Motherhood’s journey.
I am a down-to-earth, honest and sensitive soul. I love going on adventure with my little girl and seeing the world through her innocent eyes.
Motherhood changed everything for me, with my Lily born in lockdown. It made me notice the little things... and how quickly they slip away. She is growing too quickly and somedays I miss the early baby stage and how cute she was. I take a thousand pictures of her, but I’ve realised the ones I’m missing most are the ones with me in them... the ones that show my journey too.
I would love to capture Your precious moments with your little one. Have a look at the details below for the session you are interested in. If you feel that I am the right photographer for you, let me know and we will find a date.
"A Mama, a storyteller, a believer in capturing the moments you never want to forget."
Every day love – seen and saved
Step into my studio with natural light, have a cup of coffee and let me handle the rest while you relax and enjoy this moment just for You and your family
Newborn-led session, slow paced and relaxed ( up to 2 hours)
Fun & relaxed session (Maternity, Family, Babies, 1 hour)
Simple and minimal posing ; no need to look at my camera
No props, no baby in basket (natural wooden toys for First Birthday)
Creamy colours and natural light
Natural and minimal editing . I will retouch skin for redness, acne, scars. I like to leave baby skin’s flakes as it’s so cute
Cosy and comfortable studio
Cuddles and kisses in your arms, poses on the bean bag for newborn
Focus on raw connection and emotions, over perfection
As many breaks as we need during the session ; time for nappy change, feeding and coffees
Parents and siblings always included ; I will always encourage you to get in the frame ; for Newborn sessions, I do need both parents to hold baby in their arms
WHAT TO EXPECT
“Claire is an amazingly talented professional. She made my husband and I feel so comfortable. Claire provides a very personal touch to her service. She makes you feel appreciated, and not just like a number! She has a very kind and calm aura too, and a beautiful studio to accommodate her shooting style. “
— Sowmya
Maternity & Newborn - Enquire after your 20 weeks scan. I only take a set amount of bookings per month to allow flexibility around newborns.
Maternity - We book you in between 33 to 38 weeks gestation. We want your bump to be nice and round for your Maternity session.
Newborn - Best booked in your second trimester. We pencil a date for 7-10 days after your due date. Then just let me know once baby is here and we can adjust the date. If you missed the early stage, I capture newborns up to 12 weeks old
Newborn - Some poses require your baby to be deep asleep, which we can’t always guarantee depending on their age. It is recommended to have the session in the first 2 weeks of life, as it does help achieve these curled-up poses.
First Birthday and Smash cake - Recommended between 11 to 14 months old. If you need the photos for a specific date or party, be sure to book early enough as my turn-around is 2-3 weeks to deliver your gallery.
Sitter / Baby Milestone session - Recommended between 7 to 9 months old, when they can sit on their own or can crawl.
WHEN TO BOOK
HOW IT WORKS
01 ENQUIRE
YOU ARE HERE! If you’re ready to book, simply reach out and we’ll find a date that works. You can secure your date by paying your £100 deposit and signing the contract. This is all you need to do to get started. If you put your phone in the form, I will contact you soon for a chat.
02 PREPARE
I’ll send you a questionnaire before your session. This helps me understand your vision for the session. I’ll also send you some helpful guides so you know what to expect on the day and can start thinking about what to wear.
03 SESSION
Today is the day ! If you come to my studio, you can park in my driveway. If we shoot outdoor, we will meet at the location directly.
04 GALLERY
I will deliver your gallery within 2-3 weeks. When you receive the link to your gallery, the first thing to do is watch your slideshow. Get comfortable, make it full screen, turn the volume up and enjoy! You have 14 days to go through your photos and favourite with the little heart icon the 10 images you would like as part of your package .
05 UPGRADE
If you love too many or all of them, this is when you can upgrade or invest in Prints and Albums (up to 4 weeks delivery for Products). You can see my samples at the studio during your session and you’ll also receive my Product guide. Order via your gallery’s store directly or order via me.
CLIENT WARDROBE
If you don’t know what to wear, I have a Client wardrobe for Mums and Babies up to 3 years old. Most of my dresses are from small brands, all over the world, celebrating motherhood and driven by emotions.
With romantic designs and boho vibes , there is a dress for you on my clothes rack. She will make you feel beautiful, strong and empowered.
THE UPGRADE COLLECTIONS
Once you receive your online gallery, you can decide to upgrade for more digitals or prints/albums.
NEWBORN UPGRADES
( up to 3 months old)
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10 ADDITIONAL DIGITALS - £100
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20 ADDITIONAL DIGITALS - £160
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ALL DIGITALS - £250
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ALL DIGITAL IMAGES + 8"x8" photo album matte paper with 30 pages - £350
MATERNITY
OLDER BABIES
FAMILY
OUTDOOR SUNSET
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10 ADDITIONAL DIGITALS - £80
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ALL DIGITALS - £100
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ALL DIGITAL IMAGES + 8"x8" photo album matte paper with 30 pages - £280
For Bump to Baby clients, I offer 20% discount on total upgrade price if you upgrade to Full gallery on each session.
FILM ADD-ON
Capture your family’s precious moments in motion !
In addition of stunning photos, I now offer videography to bring your memories to life.
With a beautifully edited highlight film, you will relive the laughter, hugs, giggles and little in-between moments that photos can’t always capture.
Let’s create a keepsake that you can watch and cherish forever
FILM
3-5 min of video
HD format
Online download
£99
Please let me know before the session if you wish to have the Film add-on
Your memories deserve more than a screen
How do you want to enjoy your photos in 20 years time ?
Let’s give your memories a home.
Your memories deserve to be printed, held, and passed down.
They deserve to live on walls, in albums, in the hands of your baby one day when they ask,
Mum, what was I like when I was that small?
I will help you design your Heirloom album, so it’s an easy process from beginning to end. Select your photos and let me do the rest.
Frequently Asked Questions
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My in-home studio is located in Warlingham, South London (Surrey) . You can park in the driveway so there is no stress about parking !
Bus 403 stops near the house. The closest train stations are Whyteleafe or Upper Warlingham.
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For Newborn session, it lasts up to 2 hours with lot of breaks for nappy change and feeding.
All other sessions last 1 hour.
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My style is very neutral, which makes your photos timeless. Think Earthy colours like beige, brown, ecru, grey or pastels.
I will send you a Styling guide prior to the session with tips on what to wear or what to avoid. I also have a client wardrobe for Mums and baby.
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You don’t need to worry about your newborn’s clothes. I have lot of beautiful little pieces for them in my Client’s wardrobe and we also use blankets to wrap them at the beginning if they need some help to fall asleep.
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It's better to reschedule then. Nobody wants to do a shoot with a fever or runny nose! We can reschedule once without additional fees.
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I shoot Wednesday, Friday and some weekends (priority for family with kids going to school).
Newborn sessions are always in the morning when baby is more settled.
Maternity, Baby, Family in the studio can happen anytime between 10:00 to 15:00.
Outdoor sessions take place 1h to 1h30 before sunset.
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Don't worry I am not looking for this posed fake smile! I will give you simple direction & prompts, and will make you feel comfortable. I will capture those littles moments where everyone is relaxed & having fun.
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It can get frustrating for parents. I find over time that the following things work best : don’t ask your kid to smile or say “cheese”. Forcing them to get in the photo is the worst and usually don’t work.
If there are siblings, I will start by taking photos of them on their own, because they deserve to have their moment to shine too! We then move on to capturing all your babies together. I like to use little stickers that I hide in baby’s blanket and then ask the toddler to find them.
This way, once we are done with the siblings photos, they can go play on the other side of the studio or go out for a little walk if they want some fresh air. This also provides you with time to soak in your baby - often, parents tell me it is the first time they have been able to do so since coming home between the midwives and family or hospital visits and it is very welcomed.
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Yes I do. I will ask you beforehand in the questionnaire, but you can also let me know during the session if you want it to be captured (breast or bottle fed)
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I don’t at the moment, but I am looking into it, so watch the space.
Some helpful Blog articles
5 tips for a successful Maternity photoshoot
6 Tips to Get Your Kids Ready for an Outdoor Sunset Photoshoot
6 poses for a Maternity photoshoot with a sibling
My 5 go-to natural poses for a Newborn photoshoot
