Wardrobe Guide For Your Photoshoot

Welcome to our wardrobe guide, designed to help you and your family look and feel comfortable during your photo session. Whether it’s a newborn, baby, child, or family shoot, we want you to feel at ease while capturing those precious moments.

Newborns

For newborn sessions, we recommend choosing outfits that are soft and soothing. Here’s how you can create a serene and timeless look:

• We have a lovely selection of newborn clothes and blankets to choose from during the shoot. I will also ask you to dress your newborn in a white baby grow so I can capture some natural moments of yawns and stretches as soon as your arrive.

• Family and sibling pictures - Neutral colours and soft tones like pastels work well and keep the focus on the interactions and emotions shared among family members.

Baby and Children Photoshoots

When it comes to dressing babies and children, the goal is to keep it simple and avoid distractions:

• Avoid Logos and Loud Patterns: Clothes with logos or busy patterns can draw attention away from the images we are trying to capture. Opt for solid colours or subtle prints instead.

• Comfort is Key: Ensure the clothing is comfortable for your child to move and play in, as this will help capture natural and joyful expressions.

Family Photoshoots

Family shoots are all about harmony and connection. Consider these tips:

• Complementary Colors: Choose outfits in colors that complement each other. This creates a cohesive look and enhances the aesthetic appeal of the photos.

• Studio Photoshoot Neutral and Soft Tones: Neutral colours and soft tones like pastels work well and keep the focus on the interactions and emotions shared among family members.

• Outdoor Photoshoot - Neutral colours and soft tones work well for photoshoots such as Bluebells. But bolder and brighter colours work well for photoshoots in the woods.

• Layering: Adding layers such as cardigans or scarves can add depth and texture to your photos.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further guidance. We also have a small selection of clothing available for little ones aged 6-12 months, which you are welcome to use.

We can't wait to capture these special moments with you and your family!

Mother's Day Mini Photoshoot

It has been forever since I’ve put together a blog post! I thought it would be a good way to tell you more about the Mother’s day mini Photoshoot I’m running next week.

If you're looking to have some pictures taken with your little one or would like to update pictures of your baby or siblings. Then this is a great mini photoshoot for you.

I have a home studio in Amersham, with wooden toys and a small selection of baby outfits to choose from.

Dates and Times Available

Wednesday 15th March - 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm

Thursday 16th March - 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am

Package

Cost - £50

30 minute photoshoot

Includes 2 digital images

Additional packages

Additional images £70 per every 5 selected

All images - £120

What to wear?

If you’re having pictures with your little one(s) I would recommend to wear lighter colours, also denim works really well. No large logos or bright colours. My aim is to create images that are timeless forever. But I do want you to be comfortable! Feel free to send me pictures or bring a selection.

BOOK NOW - Mother's Day Mini Photoshoot click to book now!

Once you have confirmed the time you would like, you will receive confirmation from myself with a link to my invoice and a quick questionnaire to fill out.

Ho Ho Ho! It's that time of year again....

Yes thats right! Its time to organise the Christmas photoshoots again! I had so much fun last year and will be offering the same again this year. As I’m still on maternity leave I will only have two days available to book, one in October and one in November.

More details will follow, but for now please fill out the form below to register your interest, you will then be the first ones to be notified about the dates before I open it up to everyone else! 

Packages available

• White collection - £80 inc 4 digital images

• Christmas window scene - £35 1 digital image

• White collection & window scene - £90 - 5 digital images

Look forward to hearing from you :) 

A small selection of pictures from last year..

Christmas is Coming!!!

I know its only August, but I've started to receive lots of enquiries for Christmas photoshoots this year and it has made me very excited! So I thought why not let's get planning, I Love Christmas!

More details will follow, but for now please fill out the form below to register your interest, you will then be the first ones to be notified about the dates before I open it up to everyone else! 

Packages available

• White collection - £70 inc 4 digital images 
• Christmas window scene - £30 1 digital image
• White collection & window scene - £85 - 5 digital images 

A small selection of pictures from last year....

Look forward to hearing from you :) 

Toby | Buckinghamshire Newborn Photographer

Toby came in for his newborn photo session when he was 9 days old and what a little superstar he was! He slept 'like a baby' thought the whole of the session. This allowed me to be able to capture a wide range of pictures that his mummy and daddy adore!

I actually have to pinch myself that photography is now my full-time career, it doesn't feel that long ago that I was sitting at a desk as an event manager! Fast forward 6 months and these past two weeks I have photographed 8 newborns alone... completely overtaking my target of two a week! Thank you to everyone that has booked me to photograph your precious little ones. 

Back to Toby! We started off the session with a simple wrap, I always find this helps your little one settle into a deeper sleep before the posing pictures! 

I love to capture the finer details and Toby's eyelashes are incredible! 

It was so hard to choose but here are some more of my favourities from the session :) 

If you would like to book me to photograph your newborn, baby or family or have any questions!  please fill out the contact form below, I'd love to hear from you. 

Steph x

Bluebell Photography Sessions | Buckinghamshire

It's really hard to pick my favourite season as I just love photographing them all! I am however super excited about Bluebells this year, they create a beautiful backdrop for your photographs and I have now added two more dates and some more time slots!

About the Bluebell Mini Session... 

I wanted to create a shoot that would be an opportunity for you to update your family photos or a fun photo session for your little ones. The photoshoots take place across Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, last year my go-to places are Ashridge or Hedgerley both of which have the most beautiful Bluebells. During the photoshoot great care is taken not to squash the Bluebells, I find pathways, logs or clearings to place families and your little one(s) on. 

Included in the Bluebell mini session...

30/45 minute photo session

2 professional edited images available to download

£55

Additional images can be purchased for £60 for every 5 selected

Dates available! 

These are the last dates and timeslots left available, all other time slots have now gone. I will keep deleting timeslots once they have been sold. 

Monday 16th April - 2:30pm, 3:30pm

NEW DATE! Tuesday 17th April - 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm   

NEW DATE Saturday 21st April - 2.30pm, 3:30pm

Tuesday 24th April - 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm

Saturday 28th April - 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm

Sunday 29th April - 2:30pm

Monday 30th April - 2:30pm, 3:30pm

Tuesday 1st May - 11:30pm, 1:00pm, 2:30pm

Contact me to book your Bluebell mini photo session! 

Annabelle | Buckinghamshire Newborn Photographer

Everyone meet Annabelle!

You can probably tell from my social media accounts that I'm so proud of photographing little Annabelle, it was so emotional for me as not only is she one of my best friends little girls, she is also my squidgy little niece!!! 

Capturing these precious moments is just amazing and I love every minute of it and being asked to take my nieces Newborn pictures was an absolute honour. 

One of my many New Years resolutions is to blog more, I want to show you a little bit more than a sneak preview image that I post across my social media accounts, therefore I'm going to try and blog a selection of images from each shoot. That way it can give you a better insight into the whole process and show you exactly what you are investing in when you book one of my Newborn photography sessions. 

Below shows a small selection of pictures from Annabelle's photoshoot, hope you like them!

If you would like to book a session or ask any questions please click on the below button. 

Please let me know what you think of these images, I would love to hear your thoughts. 

Steph x

Cake Smash Photoshoots | Amersham, Buckinghamshire

Instagram have spoken and said they would like my next blog post to be about my cake smash photoshoots! Which is actually perfect timing as I was just about to release a update to say I now have three options and will be renaming to Birthday photoshoots!

I promise I've been trying to write this blog a few times now but a very small little person (Jackson) is dinosaur obsessed and every 5 minutes would like me to pretend T-rex is eating a tree! haha So here we are back to a nursery day.... hence the blog! 

If your little one is not keen on cake then the other options may be more suitable for them, they can be for any age, doesn't just have to be for a first birthday. 

First up is the....

1. Cake Smash and Splash

This photoshoot starts with your little one in smart clothes, a pretty dress for the girls and a shirt and shorts/trousers for the boys. These images are fresh and timeless, its great to capture some pictures before the cake is smashed!

For the Cake smash your little one can stay in the same outfit or change outfits, tutu's are popular for the girls and shorts and braces are popular for the boys!

All of my cakes are made by Angelic cupcakes who are also based in Amersham and make the yummiest cakes!   

To wash away all of the cake your little one can splash around in this cute bath tub and then its back into my favourite outfit the white baby vest for some simple but gorgeous images!! 

2. Balloon Photoshoot

The balloon photoshoot has the same set up as the cake smash but the cake is replaced with a very large confetti balloon. So if your little one is not keen on cake or getting messy this would be the perfect alternative. 

3. Outdoor Balloon Photoshoot

They said snow is on its way but I can't help but get excited for all the spring and summer photoshoots coming up! The final option is to take your birthday shoot outside, this can be cake or balloon or both! This shoot is perfect if your little one loves the outdoors and is a little explorer!

The above Birthday photoshoots are all £120,  which includes the session, props and 4 digital images.

If you would like to add the balloon onto the Cake smash session it would be an additional £10. 

Additional images can be purcahsed for £60 per every 5 selected. 

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding the these photoshoots or if you would like to book.

I look forward to hearing from you. 

Steph x

Annabelle Baby Photoshoot | Amersham, Buckinghamshire

Annabelle was in the studio at the end of December for her baby shoot, at 10 months old it's was a perfect time to capture this cute milestone and I'm sure you will agree her cute little personality is shining through in these pictures. 

I love every milestone your little one goes through and it was such a privilege to capture this wonderful stage for Annabelle's family, from the tiny toes, to the chunky legs and those glittering eyes! 

I'm now getting ready for Annabelle's First birthday cake smash next week and looking forward to capturing the next milestone of this beautiful little girl. 

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you are thinking about booking a baby/sitter session, I would be delighted to capture these special moments for you. 

Mother's Day Mini Photoshoot | Amersham, Buckinghamshire

The perfect mother's day gift and a chance to be in the photographs with your little one(s)….But if you don't want to be in front of the camera, this is a great way to have some updated pictures of your little munchkin(s) taken. 

Mother's day shoots can take place anytime across February and March, there will limited availability, please contact me for more information. Dad's if you're buying this as a present I have gift vouchers available and can send out in advance. 

This mini session is best suited for children who are 4 months and older. Unfortunately it's not suitable for Newborns due to the limited time we have.

Package One –  £55

• 30 Minute mini session
• 2 digital images via download

Package Two –  £95

• 30 Minute mini session
• 4 digital images via download

You can choose to have your images put onto usb and posted to you for a fee of £10

What to wear?

I would recommend light colours – white, cream, light pink, baby blue. It can be any dress or plain top with trousers/leggings for the girls and for Mum, a plain top, shirt, t-shirt and shorts or t-shirt for the boys. Also My favourite a nice white baby grow for the little ones! 

Christmas Shoot Dates! Three left...

Hi Everyone, 

I'm so excited to say that the Christmas mini shoots start a week today! I have three slots still available, please contact me as soon as possible if you would like to book, dates and times below. 

• Monday 23rd October - 2pm
• Tuesday 24th October - 1pm
• Wednesday 26th October - 2pm 

Packages available

• White collection - £70 inc 4 digital images 
• Christmas window scene - £30 1 digital image
• White collection & window scene - £85 - 5 digital images 

Please contact me separately for dates outside of half term🎄

A proud member of the Baby & Newborn Photography Association - BANPAS

It has been awhile since my last blog post! So for my next one I thought I would let you know some exciting news! I'm now a proud member of the Baby & Newborn Photography Association - BANPAS

As a newborn and baby photographer, I have to take the safety of my little clients very seriously. It might surprise you to know that the newborn photography industry is completely unregulated. Photographers like me, who take safety seriously, have to take it upon ourselves to be trained and educated on how to ensure the beautiful images we create, are done safely.

Being a newborn and baby photographer requires a unique set of skills and there is a worldwide organisation that exists to support photographers like me, who want to have access to safety training and resources that we can use to provide clients like you with a better service.

I’d be delighted to chat to you about how I can create a beautiful gallery of images for your newborn and very happy to chat to you about how I do that safely. Please contact me for booking and availability information.

Steph x

My first maternity photoshoot - Amersham, Buckinghamshire

I had the pleasure of photographing Kelly for her maternity shoot, at 37 weeks pregnant doesn't she look amazing! Kelly is a qualified Nutritional Therapist and health coach specialising in weight-loss, pregnancy and female health, so no wonder she looks this fab! Head over to Feedmehealthy if you're looking for a Nutritional Specialist, in the Hertfordshire or Buckinghamshire area. 

Kelly already has a 4 year old daughter called Bella, who didn't want to miss out on any of the action! You can see from the pictures Kelly and Bella have a strong and beautiful bond, they both made the photoshoot fun and relaxing. 

I can't wait to meet the new addition and take your Newborn and Family pictures. 

Steph x

A little about me...

Hi Everyone! 

For my first blog I thought I would start off by telling you all a little about me and Stephanie Walsh Photography. I'm 32 years old and live in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, I have a gorgeous 18 month old little boy (obviously bias) and a very supportive husband, both of which inspired me to start my own photography business. 

Photography has always been a hobby of mine, so in 2015 I went back to collage to study advanced photography and photoshop, which gave me the building blocks to start Stephanie Walsh Photography. I started photographing families, babies and cake smashes and in August 2016 I trained with award winning EllI Cassidy and specialised in Newborn Photography.  

If you're looking for a photographer to capture those special moments I would love to hear from you. 

Steph x