Introducing 'Bump To Bounce' pregnancy & new born baby photography

Here at All People Photography we have been busy photographing expectant Mum's & their partners & also newborn babies, in preperation for the launch of our new 'Bump To Bounce' packages. Pregnancy & newborn baby photography allows us to capture those most precious moments in a families life. It is very special when previous wedding clients call us to let us know they are expecting a baby & even more special when they come in for photography.

Leanne & Jason were married at Horwood House in July 2010 & we got the call earlier this year to say they were expecting & would we be able to photograph bump shots & also the baby when it arrives. The most important thing when photographing anyone is to make them feel at ease - this is even more important when the shots are more intimate. We are priveleged here as we have a male & female photographer & so having Michelle around to help calm expectant mums is really helpful.

The shoot went really well - we have found simple lighting with a dark backdrop the most effective.

The ideal time to shoot a newborn baby is around two weeks old. Still  quite sleepy & not to active, just perfect! We had arranged for Leanne & Jason to come in & see the Bump pics Mid April, withy the baby due a week or two later. However, Josh had other ideas & arrived late March, so the viewing session turned into the newborn shoot! Josh was perfect, so here are the results.

 

 Call Pete or Michelle on 01296 651788 or email us info@allpeoplephotography.com
to enquire about our Bump To Bounce packages or for any other photography enquiry.

Baby Arabella is here!

A few weeks ago Ash and Pascale came in for a pregnancy shoot. It was a lovely shoot, with some beautiful and striking images. Only a couple of weeks later and a few days early baby Arabella arrived!
With Arabella only a few days old Ash and Pascale brought her back into the studio. I wanted to photograph her while she still had a newborn look, with Ash's tattoos (even more than last time) I knew I could capture some more stunning and unusual images.
After a quick cuddle....with the baby!! we undressed her and got to work. As with any shoot involving young children you have to be patient, take lots of time cuddle them, feed them and mop up the occaisional accident....especially when you are brave enough to take the nappy off!!
I really wanted to get some shots of her asleep in Ash's arms, again things don't always go to plan! After lots of cuddles and rocking from Mum and Dad she dozed off!

Congratulations Pascale And Ash....She's beautiful!
With Fathers Day this weekend it seems like a good time to share these with everyone.

By Michelle Tebbutt

Pascale & Ash...Baby bump & Tattoos

Thursday, 5th May 2011

Pascale & Ash ... Baby bump & Tattoos!!

Doing a shoot for family and friends is always a lovely experience, especially at a special time in their lives. Ash is a family friend that I have known since he was a small boy!! With their first baby due at the end of May, Ash and Pascale were keen celebrate the pregnancy with some photographs. Pregnancy shoots are always amazing to do, it is such a unique time in your life that also passes so quickly (even if it doesn't feel like it at the time)

As a mother of two myself, I believe that a baby bump is something to be proud of!!

When they arrived at the studio, Pascale was excited but understandably quite nervous. We talked through some ideas and found some suitably relaxing music. Photoshoots can be a little un-nerving for most of us, but are especially so when you are being asked to expose more flesh than usual!
We kept it simple with dark clothing and a black background, starting with soft lighting.


Over the last couple of years Ash has been adding to the amazing artwork on both of his arms. In all of our shots his tattoos became as much of a feature as Pascale's bump. I also used more dramatic lighting during the shoot to add to the mood and emphasise those features.

Pascale and Ash soon began to relax and joke with each other, resulting in some lovely intimate images.
For me, the best shots are those where your subjects have a connection with each other rather than always looking straight down my lens.
Pascale was very happy with her images after initially feeling a bit self-concious, saying "I look better than I thought I would!"




I think they look stunning and can't wait to photograph the baby in the next few weeks!

If you are pregnant or know anyone who is, celebrate this special time in your life with a lovely set of images. At All people Photography we will discuss ideas with you and put you at ease with a choice of female or male photographer.
I hope you like these images and thanks to Pascale and Ash for allowing us to share them.

MICHELLE