Welcoming a newborn into the world is a magical experience. As parents cherish those precious moments, it becomes imperative to capture them with utmost care and creativity. This is where a great newborn photographer comes into play. Being a newborn photographer is an incredibly rewarding profession. The part I love most about being a newborn...
The statement “breast is best” refers to the belief that breastfeeding is the optimal way to feed an infant. But is it really? While there is strong evidence to support the numerous benefits of breastfeeding, it is essential to keep in mind that every family and situation is unique. The decision to breastfeed (or not)...
I had a similar experience in that Flora wouldn’t latch on and because I’d had such a traumatic birth (emergency C-section and lost over half my blood supply) my body couldn’t produce enough milk. Midwives were no help at all. Eventually the senior consultant told me to use formula to top up. So that’s what we did – started out on breast milk and topped up with formula for every feed. Worked like a charm. Really fed up that the “breast is best” mantra is still so prevalent. It doesn’t work for all women and ultimately, “fed is best” however you do it!ReplyCancel
Sorry to hear you had issues as well. Breastfeeding is bloody hard and no one really prepares you for it. So many women live the early stage in guilt and failure because they think it’s their fault.
We don’t openly talk about it much and things don’t change.
That’s why I decided to start this project and hopefully it will bring more awareness.
Thanks for sharing your story Lisa.ReplyCancel
There is a saying “Money can’t buy happiness”. I’m sure you all heard it, right? Lots of people disagree with this. Others think it’s partially true, as with money you can buy some of the things that make you happy. Well, of course, truly poor people could be happier with money as they don’t have...
I often refer to myself as a storyteller photographer. But what does it mean? Storytelling is the activity of telling or writing stories. Usually, a story is something written or passed on. It has a beginning, a middle part and an ending. The middle is usually the most interesting part. The plot, where you can find...
Hey, I have excting news for you! Mother’s Day Mini Sessions are here and available to book now! I know, mum! You take lots of photos of your little ones. Every occasion, every milestone, birthday, every special event, but let me ask you . . . How many times are you in the photos with...
Over the years that I have been a professional newborn photographer, I have seen many fads and techniques come and go, but one question that keeps being raised is ‘Is newborn photography safe?’ When I undertook my training to be able to offer newborn photography, safety was a huge part of the curriculum. I hadn’t...
Valentine’s Day might have been a day you enjoyed as a couple before the sleepless night, or the stress of family life came along. A romantic dinner out, or maybe a little weekend break to celebrate the love for each other. I believe love should be celebrated every day, not just one day a year,...
This seems like a nonsensical question at first glance – when are newborn photos taken? Well, when your baby is a newborn, of course! However, people’s opinions of how long your baby is a ‘newborn’ for does differ wildly. In this article, we’ll discuss this from a newborn photographer‘s perspective so that if you are...
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This is a fantastic post for those that are already newborn photographers or are looking to become one as it encompasses what it entails and the qualities you need to have.
Thanks for reading this and stopping by!
I’d never stopped to think about photography of new borns, this was a really interesting read. I love your point that the baby doesn’t need to be awake for you to capture a lovely photo!
Yeah newborn photography is a “thing” of the past 10 years, at least in the UK. Such a lovely memory to have and yes sleepy or awake they will be either adorable. Thanks for reading.