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September 28, 2023

Choosing Your Colors – Newborn Photography Victoria BC

When planning our newborn sessions, parents get to choose a few colors they would like to have included in their sessions. Sometimes they know the colors ahead and other times they like to wait to meet the baby and then decide. This way all the photos flow together if hung in a gallery wall and also tend to be the colors they have chosen for a nursery or for their homes in general. Using different textures, headbands, hats, props and wraps, those colors can all flow together and a cohesive gallery can be achieved!!

For this baby girl’s photo session, lavender, cream, beige and white colors were chosen. Here was how I used those colors. With Mom and Dad wanting to use lots of neutrals we were able to create a colorful set of images as well as a monochromatic set. Which one is your favorite?

I would love to hear which colors you would choose for your newborn session! If you are interested in booking baby pictures in Victoria, BC with Amanda, please email amandahaddow@gmail.com to find out more details.

All the best, Amanda

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May 16, 2018

Sweet Baby Boy Dreams…

Oh my goodness, this precious baby boy was a dream! We took a little while to settle him at the beginning (he arrived ready to party ;)) but after a full feed he drifted into a big sleep. I love that mom chose these fresh greens and neutrals. As our days get greener and the blossoms of Spring continue to bloom it’s nice to incorporate this palette and I think it was perfect for his skin tone.

The image right at the end is of Grandpa & mom’s hands holding baby. I think it is so special when grandparents come to our sessions. Grandpa didn’t want to be in a photo straight on but I convinced him to do just this one. I love that hands carry so much wisdom and strength and the dichotomy between an older generation and fresh new birth is so beautiful. This baby is so very loved.

Please don’t hesitate to call (250-885-6860) if you are thinking of creating beautiful memories of this special time in your baby’s life. You are more than welcome to send me a message at amandahaddow@gmail.com.

Amanda

March 14, 2018

Newborn Photography ~ This Precious Baby Boy-Victoria, BC

We have had so many beautiful baby boys visit us lately in the studio!! I love that mom picked grey, blues and greens! We haven’t used a lot of this green so it was fun to incorporate, wonderful with his skin tones and perfect for this gorgeous newborn boy. He had the sweetest cheeks and showed us his little dimple when he hugged the teddy bear!!

Then we moved into the blues and he was so calm and let us capture so many different set-ups! I am really enjoying making different “fluffs” for our props by choosing wool at our local craft store, then pulling apart the fibres to make a soft nest for our bowls or baby beds. You can see this in the last image in the bowl.

If you are thinking of booking a newborn baby photography session in the next few months, please don’t hesitate to send me a note (you can email me at amandahaddow@gmail.com). Our sessions are filling quickly and I am taking limited bookings over the summer holidays. Thank-you to all the wonderful families who trust me to capture this beautiful time in their lives xo

Please head on over to see Jenna Marshall Photography’s latest session share, she is a fantastic newborn and family photographer based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

Amanda

February 15, 2018

Inspiration in Newborn Photography

Inspiration can be found in so many places. I started my journey to professional photography in the UAE and over the next couple of years drew so much inspiration from my friends who were established photographers. Kirsty Larmour Photography, Emma Wood and Chloe Lodge Photography to name a few. Often loving a body or work that was different from mine and still unsure of the style I was leaning toward.

As time went on, I found that I absolutely loved working with new mamas, capturing them in the precious stages of pregnancy and then again when baby was born. I was drawn to newborn photography and fell in love with it when I mentored with Jillian Greenhill Photography. Her style of photography is so classic and clean, beautifully hand edited images that are perfectly captured for parents and I was so very fortunate to be mentored by her and learn from one of the best!! I am continually drawn to her use of colour and her ability to capture newborn portraiture effortlessly (trust me, it’s a lot harder than it looks!! 😉

As the years have gone by my style has emerged. Using a soft palette of pastels and many neutrals as my backdrop, I’m able to create the images I have always loved and have become my favourites. Soft, light, bright, airy, timeless portraits of baby. Many of my images are nature inspired, I often combine a blend of simple monochromatic set ups with a touch of florals, leaves and textures and draw inspiration from the colours and tones that are in a gorgeous bouquet.

For more inspiration, please head over to see Lynne Harper Photography’s page. She is a very talented newborn and baby photographer in Ayrshire.

Amanda

February 1, 2018

How to Prepare for your Newborn Photo Session

If you’re reading this you may be expecting your little one very soon or are already booked to join me in the studio for a Newborn Photo Session! I always like to make sure that my clients know what to expect before their session, from the location of my studio to tips for your baby in the morning to help us capture incredible photographs. So, with that, I thought I’d put together a few notes & tips that are helpful before you arrive.

We ask that the morning of the session mom and dad bathe baby and have a little playtime, try to keep babe awake a couple of hours in the morning, then dress into clothing that will be easy to remove prior to our session (snaps or buttons on the front works well). It’s best to give baby a full feed at home so there is time for their tummy to settle. Hopefully in the car ride over he/she will fall asleep!

Firstly, myself and my assistant Nicole, want you to have the opportunity to sit back and relax for the 2-3 hours you are here. Whether it’s sitting down with a hot cup of tea, reading a magazine, catching up on social media browsing or even just shutting your eyes for a few moments, you deserve a rest!!

When you arrive, we have the foundations of your session all set up – as well as a pre-curated set of accessories, blankets, props, wraps and more based on the colour palette you’ve chosen before your session. We’ll take a few moments at the beginning to walk you through what we’ve chosen, and make any minor adjustments needed throughout the session. You are more than welcome to bring your own soothers & change of clothes for baby at the end of the session if that is something you would like.

If baby did not fall asleep on the car ride over and is a little fussy in the beginning that is just fine! We understand that these first few weeks routines are not always yet established and baby has just arrived in a new environment. We have lots of little comforts to help your little one get settled in as quickly as possible. We make sure that the room is comfortably warm and that our white noise machine is on, it works like a dream!

Expect that baby will need to have a feed about half way through the session. This gives you a little cuddle time as we transition from our floor prop set-ups to our pose flow on the beanbag.

The most important thing for you to know is that your baby’s safety is our number one priority during your session. In every pose, we make an extra effort make sure your precious little bundle is secure, or has a set of extra hands and watchful eye on them at all times.

We’re all human & let’s be honest – there may be a bit of poo and pee along the way! We have plenty of cloths & wipes and extra diapers if need be. If you’re having family or parent photos at the end of the session, always bring an extra change of clothes just in case things get messy!

If you have any questions before or during the session – we are more than happy to answer and help make this a wonderfully memorable experience!

Hopefully, these notes will help you in preparation for your session. If you would like to book a newborn photo session, please don’t hesitate to call Amanda (250-885-6860) or send an email to amandahaddow@gmail.com.

Follow the circle to visit Bumps Baby Beyond & see how they prepare for baby photos and newborn photography sessions in Leicestershire, East Midlands.

Amanda

January 23, 2018

Choosing Colours for your Newborn Baby Photo Session

A little share of this gorgeous newborn baby girl’s session here in Victoria, BC. As a newborn photographer I ask parents (or in this case grandparents) to choose their favourite 2-3 colours to incorporate into their sessions. Colours they may be decorating the nursery with, or colours they may use in their homes. This session was creams, whites and pinks!! Pretty easy for a girl and looked so sweet with her peachy complexion! Grandma also brought along a pretty crocheted blanket that was a family heirloom and we were able to work that into one of our set-ups, which ended up being a favourite!!

I am loving the new props we received from Rozzi Rayne Studio Props. The pink bucket (baby even smiled when she was in there!!) and sweet cream little bed were both from her, she has so many gorgeous things to choose from!

If you are looking to book a baby portrait photo session here in Victoria, please don’t hesitate to call Amanda at 250-885-6860 or email at amandahaddow@gmail.com.

Amanda