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BABY SENSORY CHRISTMAS PHOTOS
1st Christmas Baby Photos at Baby Sensory Classes Stockport. If you have made it to this page, then hopefully you are as excited as I am that I will be bringing Photo Sensory in to your Baby Sensory Stockport classes in the coming weeks!
Let’s start with an introduction, although I know so many of you I have already met! My name is Nikki. I am a specialist Baby and Family Photographer based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. Every baby’s first Christmas is a very special one. So I will be capturing some gorgeous memories for you and your family.
These Photo Sensory classes will be running on the following days:
- 12th November at United Church Hall, Heaton Moor
- 13th November at United Church Hall, Heaton Moor
- 15th November at United Reform Church, Gatley
- 25th November at WOW Centre, Cheadle Hulme
- 26th November at WOW Centre, Cheadle Hulme
- 27th November at WOW Centre, Cheadle Hulme
- 28th November at WOW Centre, Cheadle Hulme
- 29th November at WOW Centre, Cheadle Hulme
What to expect during Photo Sensory classes
Your Baby Sensory class will run as normal. The only difference is that in a corner of the room will be my little pop-up studio! It is here I will be waiting to take beautiful baby photos of your little one! A Christmas themed backdrop will be set-up which will make the most perfect Christmas gifts and cover for your Christmas cards!
If you would like photographs of your baby taking you will need to fill out a registration form on arrival to class. There is no obligation for you to have your baby photographed. It is purely optional.
I will allocate you each a number after you have filled in your form. We will run on a first-come, first-serve basis. I will have my lovely assistant Maxine with me who will invite you over for your baby photos as soon as it is your turn.
When it is your turn to come for your photos, you will be given the chance to get your baby changed. Each Photo Sensory session will last no longer than 5 minutes. This is to ensure that there is enough time for everyone to have the opportunity of a photograph before the next Baby Sensory class starts.
Your baby will be sat on my backdrop or lay down if they are not yet able to sit up unsupported. Then I will snap away!
After we have taken a few photographs I will then show you the unedited versions. At this point you can select the ones you would like to buy.
You will receive an email prior to the class with the pricing structure on so that you know in advance what your options are.
Card and cash payments are acceptable on the day. Orders must be made there and then so please come prepared.
What to wear?
I will bring a variety of outfits and props that you are more than welcome to use. If you want to bring your own outfit however then anything white, cream or pale in colour will look lovely! Festive attire is of course welcomed too…Christmas jumpers or party dresses!
What happens next…
I will then go home and edit your baby photos from all the Baby Sensory classes. Digital images will be emailed to you within 7-10 days. Mounted prints will be delivered back to your group 2 weeks later. All in plenty of time for Christmas!
I cannot wait to see you all!
Nikki x
BABY SENSORY CHRISTMAS BABY PHOTOS
1st Christmas Baby Photos at Baby Sensory Classes Oldham
If you have made it to this page, then hopefully you are as excited as I am that I will be bringing Photo Sensory in to your Baby Sensory Oldham classes in a weeks time!
Let’s start with an introduction! My name is Nikki. I am a specialist Baby and Family Photographer based in Stockport. Some of you may remember me from having your own family photography sessions, but for those of you who don’t I am very much looking forward to meeting you all and capturing some lovely memories Every baby’s first Christmas is a very special one.
These Photo Sensory classes will be running as follows:
- 4th November at Springhead Congregational Church, Oldham
- 5th November at North Chadderton Social and Bowling Club, Oldham
- 6th November at Holy Trinity Church, Oldham
- 8th November at Upermill Methodist Church, Saddleworth
What to expect during Photo Sensory classes
Your Baby Sensory class will run as normal. The only difference is that in a corner of the room will be my little pop-up studio! It is here I will be waiting to take beautiful baby photos of your little one! A Christmas themed backdrop will be set-up which will make the most perfect Christmas gifts and cover for your Christmas cards!
If you would like photographs of your baby taking you will need to fill out a registration form on arrival to class. There is no obligation for you to have your baby photographed. It is purely optional.
Once you have filled in your form you will be allocated with a number. We will run on a first-come, first-serve basis. I will have my lovely assistant Maxine with me who will invite you over for your baby photos as soon as it is your turn.
During your Photo Sensory slot
When it is your turn to come for your photos, you will be given the chance to get your baby changed. Each Photo Sensory session will last no longer than 5 minutes. This is to ensure that there is enough time for everyone to have the opportunity of a photograph before the next Baby Sensory class starts.
Your baby will be sat on my backdrop or lay down if they are not yet able to sit up unsupported. Then I will snap away!
After we have taken a few photographs I will then show you the unedited versions. At this point you can select the ones you would like to buy.
You will receive an email prior to the class with the pricing structure on so that you know in advance what your options are.
Card and cash payments are acceptable on the day. Orders must be made there and then so please come prepared.
What to wear?
I will bring a variety of outfits and props that you are more than welcome to use. If you want to bring your own outfit however then anything white, cream or pale in colour will look lovely! Festive attire is of course welcomed too…Christmas jumpers or party dresses!
What happens next…
I will then go home and edit your baby photos from all the Baby Sensory classes. Digital images will be emailed to you within 7-10 days. Mounted prints will be delivered back to your group 2 weeks later. All in plenty of time for Christmas!
I cannot wait to meet you all!
Nikki x
A Birthday Gift for my Wife
Some men struggle knowing what to buy their better half for her birthday! I know my husband does. A bunch of flowers? A night out? When faced with the dilemna of what to buy your wife however on her first birthday after having given birth to your child??
Hmm, tricky one I here you say….
What present says ‘You amaze me and I’m so unbelievably proud of you, you incredible woman….’
You guessed it….
A photoshoot!
Olie, you nailed it! Not only did Olie think of the idea and book it…he also booked it for Catherine’s actual birthday. All cheese aside-what better gift than the gift of beautiful memories of their family and beautiful baby girl Isla.
Isla was 4 months old for her session and she was perfect from start to finish. She stunned us with her beautiful big eyes. She couldn’t help but smile when she was with her mummy and daddy too, creating some really lovely natural images.
Few words are really needed here other than to say that we had such a lovely time creating these images and both Olie and Catherine were really chuffed with the final product. They are coming this week to collect their wall art which I cannot wait to show them too.
To book your Baby Photography or Family Session drop me an email at nchopesphotography@outlook.com
Photographs are Memories
Memories
I never appreciated the gift of memories at a young age. My father has always been a gifted photographer. From as young as I can remember he would take zillions of photographs on every family outing or holiday we went on. He really was the extreme. As a child I remember how annoying I found it, especially once I got to my teenage years and never wanted to be photographed. I never realised the importance of what he was creating. Back then digital photography didn’t exist. All photographs were in your camera on a roll of film. Once used up the film then needed processing and we would wait in anticipation to see what came back!
My father’s house has an office where he stores bundles of photo albums and endless boxes of printed photographs. These boxes, although taking up valuable shelf space are in fact our biographies (my siblings and I) in photos. These boxes hold dear memories for all of us. Memories that as a child I had no appreciation for wanting or ever needing.
Time changes us…
You can never match or liken the feeling of holding an old photograph in your hand. A photograph of you with your mother, or one of you holding your baby sister after she was born. Without these photographs sacred moments I was part of as a child I may never have known. The prints are the evidence. These prints therefore become the memories themselves.
I know most families will never have the quantity of old photographs that I am fortunate enough to have.
The point I am trying to make is that next time you have your photograph taken with your husband/wife/child/parent. Do not sweat the details like ‘does my hair look frizzy, or do I look fat in that photo? Although it may seem important to you at the time I 100% guarantee that in 5/10/20/50 years time that you or the other people in that photo with you will not care. What they WILL however care about is that they have that memory to keep. They will care that they have a special moment there in their hands that can never be taken away.
Our memories deteriorate over the years and moments we hope to never forget do in fact fade. But those glossy pieces of paper that we save and print and keep will be the most cherished and precious memories that we will ever or could ever have.
Photographs are memories.
The images used in this blog are from a recent Family Lifestyle session that I took. 3 generations of the family were there and these photos will be like gold for those little boys when they grow up. Memories of their grandmas and granddad, their mum and dad and each other. These memories they will share with their children one day.
Photographs are memories. Memories really are priceless.
The rise of the Newborn Photography shoot!
The rise of the newborn photography shoot! What is this all about I hear you ask?
Newborn Photography has become more and more popular over the last 5 years. Taking photos of brand new babies in the first few weeks of life…what’s not to love!
The newborn photo shoot needs to take place in the first 5-14 days after birth ideally. This is the ideal window of opportunity due to the size and sleepiness of the baby. Babies generally become more awake after the first couple of weeks of life, hence the time-frame.
My newborn photoshoots are completely baby-led. New babies need feeding, changing and cuddles and they have their own agenda. Don’t be fooled by their super-cute exterior. These little people know what they want and they know how to go about getting it….Fast!
The sessions can take around 3-4 hours long to allow for stopping and starting. That said, some babies sleep throughout and the session is over much quicker. The decision on whether to have a Newborn Photography Session is an important one. Coping with the aftermath of everything that having a new baby entails is huge. However, having the opportunity to capture all those lovely little baby details and have memories to treasure is wonderful.
More and more of my new mummies say to me that they knew they wanted newborn photos before they were even pregnant. My understanding is that due to the increase in use of social media platforms for sharing baby photos or introducing new family members has meant there is an increased demand for professional newborn images. Thank you cards are also really popular now. I often send an image over early so that people can use them on their cards to thank people for gifts
Baby Lorena….
I met baby Lorena last month. She is just beautiful and was a delight to photograph. Mummy is super excited to get all her images back and for her wall-art to arrive so I thought I would write a blog and share some of her images on here to keep her going 🙂
For more information on Newborn Photoshoots, please contact me on 07422528951 or email me nchopesphotography@outlook.com