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Behind the Scenes of a Newborn Photoshoot
So, you are thinking about a Newborn Photoshoot… First things first, congratulations! And welcome to Victoria J Photography. You might have already read that the best time to photograph your tiny one is when they are under 3 weeks of age, which means your Newborn...
Tips and Tricks for Settling your baby to Sleep- by baby photographer, Victoria J Photograph
There is so much advice out there for helping babies sleep through the night, helping them self soothe, helping to getting them into a routine etc. Parents will choose whatever works best for them. But sometimes, your baby is simply just unsettled and it’s not as easy...
Planning a lockdown birthday for children
I think the majority of us have probably had a lockdown birthday by now! My little boys birthday was the week after the first lockdown was announced and we had to cancel his very first birthday party. He was gutted and so were we. So when my little girl’s birthday...
Things to do in Shropshire 2021
I spend hours looking for new things to do in Shropshire. Before my little girl started school in September, we used to have girly Monday's and I started the list so that we would always have something new to do. The list grew and lots of people helped contribute more...
New Parents- Why You Need to Get in the Photo!
As we entered lockdown and I had to explain to my children why we wouldn’t be able to see family and friends for a little while, it got me thinking about the importance of family, the importance of capturing the precious moments and the importance of photography to...
Nursing Clothes, Shrewsbury- Where to Buy in store and online
I loved breastfeeding. I didn’t manage it with my little girl so I was really happy that I could breastfeed my son for the first year. I’ll be honest though, I couldn’t wait to get back into my pre-pregnancy tops and dresses. I found so much lovely, comfortable...
Reopening the studio and taking extra precautions
So as lockdown eases, following government guidance, I have been busy preparing the studio for sessions again! I can’t wait to welcome back babies and families, but for now, sessions will be slightly different. My home studio has been thoroughly cleaned, rearranged to...
Baby Photos from Home
Cancelling newborn photoshoots due to the Covid-19 restrictions was heartbreaking- for both myself but more importantly for my clients! The newborn phase is so short and so beautiful- photographing it and capturing memories is such a privilege and just the most...
How to take DIY Baby Photos during the Coronavirus Lockdown
You’ve had your little one and I’m absolutely heartbroken that I won’t be the one to capture your newborn images for you. However, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have them. The newborn phase is precious, even more so in such a difficult time. So I wanted to put...
Resource Bank for Covid-19 Lockdown with Primary Age Children
So tonight it was announced that the country is in lockdown! We've pretty much been that way since I shut my business, due to the pandemic and my little girl finished school but now it's official! Its a difficult time but we have had a lovely first day of...
Win a Place on my New ‘Photography for the Total Beginner’ Course.
I am so excited to launch my new photography course- ‘Photography for the Total Beginner’. Do you have a DSLR or bridge camera but are totally overwhelmed with the settings and buttons? Are you frustrated with inconsistent results? Would you like more control over...
From 3 to 4- Preparing your toddler for the arrival of a sibling
Preparing a toddler for the arrival of their baby brother or sister is a challenging task. I know from experience that Emily wasn't really too sure what was happening. She was 2 and 2 months when Edward was due and whilst she knew I had a baby in my tummy, I don't...
Where to find Maternity Wear- Shrewsbury
It seems the days of being able to pop into town for maternity wear are vanishing! I know when I was pregnant with Emily, I really struggled to find much. Even department stores which I thought would be guaranteed to have maternity wear had either nothing at all or an...
Sitter Sessions at Victoria J Photography- baby photographer Shrewsbury
What are sitter sessions? Sitter photoshoots are for babies who are confidently sitting unaided but not yet crawling. They usually take place between 6-10 months and they are so much fun! At 6 months old your little one is no longer the tiny baby you once held...
Coping with baby reflux- our experience
Emily was our first. She's now very almost 5 and it seems the reflux days are almost behind us. But, when she was tiny, things were all a bit crazy and reflux played a big part of our day to day lives. Reflux is so common, especially in babies born prematurely, and is...
Your photoshoot consultation by Victoria J Photography, Shrewsbury
With all my photoshoots I offer a phone consultation after booking which allows to us plan your photoshoot together. I aim to make each and every photoshoot the perfect experience for you and your family. So what does this include and what can you expect during your...
Baby Groups Shrewsbury
Baby Groups in and around Shrewsbury I remember looking for baby groups when I had Emily and whilst we were home a lot of the time, I didn’t feel like I had a huge amount of time to search and search for groups. I spent ages looking for a directory of some sort where...
It Takes a Village…
If you hadn’t already noticed, blogging doesn’t come too easily to me. I’m no good at talking about myself or my work and not great at talking about others either. But apparently, all my blogging inspiration comes to me when I shouldn’t be doing any work at all!...
1st Birthday Photoshoots with Victoria J Photography, Shrewsbury Cake Smash Photographer
What better way to celebrate your little one’s first birthday than with a photoshoot?! Huge amounts of fun and lovely images that will be treasured for a lifetime. But what would you choose? My most...
Introducing Newborn Mini Sessions at Victoria J Photography- Baby Photographer, Shrewsbury
Do you have a newborn and want to capture some precious memories but don’t have the budget for a full session? Or is your little one slightly older (3-7 weeks) and becoming more alert but you still want to capture them while they are tiny? A newborn mini session is...
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