Choosing the right photographer for your first memories as a family is important.
You are trusting someone to hold your baby, connect with your little kids and take forever memories you will cherish forever. So you want to be sure to choose someone you align with, trust and see the value in their work.
Below are some of the most asked questions by my clients, so it should help you. If you still have burning questions, please feel free to contact me.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
General questions
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For newborn session, it's best to book after your 12 weeks scan. We would 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 ( I always keep extra dates blocked in my calendar before/after).
For Baby photoshoot, you can book at any age above 3 months old. It is a 1 hour session with baby + family portraits.
For Maternity photoshoot, you can book as soon as you had your 12 weeks scan for a session between 33-38 weeks gestation, so your bump will be nice and round
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My in-home studio is located in Warlingham . You can park in the driveway so there is no stress about parking !
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Yes, a non-refundable deposit of £100 is due at the time of booking, to secure your session date & time. This is then deducted from the session fee (meaning you will just have to pay the rest on the day of the photoshoot).
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Yes, we can split the payments in 3 or 4, depending on your session.
The session cost must be paid in full by the date of your photoshoot.
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I shoot Wednesdays, Fridays and also some weekends. No newborn or in-home sessions on weekend.
I am a natural light photographer, so it's better to shoot between 10:00 and 15:00 (unless it's a sunset photoshoot)
For newborn shoot, I will only shoot in the morning when baby is more settled.
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For Newborn and In-home session, it lasts up to 2 hours. This time include feeding, nappy change and cuddles.
All other sessions last 1 hour ( with Smash cake sometimes lasting 90min depending on baby)
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You will access to your gallery with all your best images edited (watermarked)
You select your 10 favourites included in your package, or upgrade for more.
You will then receive your selected digitals without the watermark on it.
Make sure to save them on multiple hard drives or cloud !
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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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For newborn, I only capture them in the morning between 10:00-12:00 when they are more settled.
For older babies, make sure your session doesn’t clash with their nap time. We want them to be rested and with a full tummy so they are happy
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Once we have agreed on a date, I will send you a booking confirmation email which includes a contract & invoice. Once you have read and signed the contract and paid the non-refundable £100 deposit, your session is confirmed.
You will then receive your Welcome guide & your Styling guide. I will send you a questionnaire to get to know you better, and the next steps.
I like to spread the emails with info when you need it, so you don’t feel overwhelmed.
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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.
My style is very neutral & white tones, which makes your photos timeless. I don’t have anything for Dads, but a simple white shirt with a beige, brown or grey trouser / shorts works wonder.
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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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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.
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It usually takes 2-3 weeks to deliver a gallery. You will receive an email with a link to your gallery. You can select your favourites by clicking on the little heart icon.
If you love more than the ones included in your package, then you can upgrade to one of my collections (see my Pricing page for more info).
I ask my clients to select their photos within 7 days. After that, your gallery expires and there is a fee to reopen it.
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Of course. If you love more than 10, you can upgrade to one of my Collections.
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Yes I do. I believe that your gorgeous photos shouldn’t just stay on your laptop or phone, but truly deserved a place on your wall. I have a simple choice of products available to you, from frame to albums with some very original other products too.
There will be samples in my studio and you will receive my Product Guide again after your session. You will also get access to extra products via the store in your gallery.
Prints are available to order directly from your gallery store. If you need a size not available there, just let me know.
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I am sorry, the studio is pet-free.
If it’s an outdoor sunset shoot, then of course yes !
Ready to book your session ?
I am super excited to meet yourt Family and capture your little one. Hopefully you have found all the answers to your questions here and you feel I am the right photographer for you.
Hit the button below to contact me. You can leave your phone in there and I will give you a call back to chat about your session.
Claire xx
Outdoor Questions
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I shoot outdoor from April to roughly September, depending on the weather of course. I don’t mind a winter shoot, if you are up to go outside and layered-up.
Light - the best time to have your outdoor session will always be before sunset, to get this golden soft light
Days - I shoot Wednesdays, Fridays and some weekends.
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I have some local fields + local forests, not too far from my house (Warlingham, Surrey). I will send you the details once you have booked in with me.
I am always opened to try a new location if you have something in mind.
I will travel up to 1 hour away from my studio.
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For outdoor sessions, of course !
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You will receive a styling guide and also my pinterest board to show the vibe we are going for.
Think neutral earthy colours : white, beige, cream, brown, dark green, kaki.
During colder months, we will layer up with knitted cardigans, hats or chunky coats with boots.
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It's better to reschedule then. Nobody wants to do a shoot with a fever ! We can reschedule once without additional fees.
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I will keep a close eye on the weather the week before.
The decision to reschedule will be made based on weather forecasts and light conditions, typically 24–48 hours prior to the session. I will contact you directly, to either reschedule once free of charge, or move it indoor in my studio.
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Outdoor session are for everyone. It can be for Family, Maternity, Newborn and older babies.
I capture direct family only ( you and your kids), not extended families.
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Yes I am more than happy to capture your Bump outside at sunset , if you are pregnant during these warm months ( free to use any of my local fields, or £100 extra to go to any other location of your choice up to 1 hour travel away from my studio)
Then we can capture your little baba in my studio, so it’s warm and comfortable.
Ready to book your session ?
I am super excited to meet yourt Family and capture your little one. Hopefully you have found all the answers to your questions here and you feel I am the right photographer for you.
Hit the button below to contact me. You can leave your phone in there and I will give you a call back to chat about your session.
Claire xx
In-home Questions
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Absolutely. As long as we have a window, we can shoot !
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If you would like to shoot in a specific location, you can book an Air b&b and we do the shoot there.
This gives us. so many options of cute little houses in the countryside.
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I will travel up to 1 hour from my studio. Because for me it comes down to time rather than distance.
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No, just a simple tidy-up in the rooms where we want to shoot, to hide mainly cables, extension leads, boxes of things, stuff on your bedside tables…etc. Anything you wouldn’t want to see on your photos.
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sorry I do not do extended families, only direct families ( you and your kids)
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Of course, when I come to yours, your pet is more than welcome to be in the photos.