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September Baby Fun Facts

Are you expecting a baby this September? 

September is the month with the highest birth rate (I wonder if that could be related to the fact it’s around nine months after the festive season!) so it’s my busiest time of the year! You can see all the cute babies’ photos in my gallery.

I thought it was a great time to pull together some September baby fun facts. 

Feel free to share them with any mums who are due this September.

black and white family photo. Newborn baby is laying on a bean bag and parents and sister are holding their hands around him

September Birthstone

The birthstone for September is the sapphire, which symbolises purity and wisdom.  Sapphires are also thought to ease pain and reduce stress – perhaps you should take one into the delivery room with you!

September Star Sign

Your baby will either be a Virgo (August 24 – September) or a Libra (September 23 – October 23). My daughter is Libra and I see in her some of the typical traits of this sign like being clever and diplomatic.

September Birthflower

The birth flowers for September are the Aster and the Morning Glory.  Asters are symbols of love and Morning Glories are symbols of affection. Such a beautiful meaning.

September Baby Fun Facts

Studies suggest that September babies excel at school – could this be related to the fact they’re the oldest in their school year.

September babies also excel in sports – again this could be related to the fact they’re the oldest, and therefore the strongest, in their school year.

September babies are statistically more likely to live to be 100 than babies born in other months!

Celebrities with September birthdays include Beyonce, Will Smith, Keanu Reeves and Prince Harry.  

September Baby Names

This is a list of baby names inspired by this month.

  • September (well, duh?)
  • Sapphire (September’s birthstone)
  • Indigo (representing the dark blue of a sapphire)
  • Aster (September’s birth flower)
  • Autumn (it is technically the start of autumn, right?)
  • Virgo (the month’s main star sign)
  • Libra (the month’s other star sign)
  • Amber (the colour of autumn)
  • Hazel (another autumnal colour)
  • Iris (a flower in season during September)
  • Delphie (short for delphinium, another flower in season during September)
  • Equinox (the autumn equinox takes place in late September)
  • Knox (short for Equinox)
  • Medini (a Welsh name meaning ‘born in September’)
  • Rose (also a flower in season during the month)

Related article: Autumn-Themed Baby Names

Is your baby due in September?

My availability is very limited, however, do get in touch and I will try my best to find a solution. If some babies are late or early I can happily fit you in.

I’d hate you to miss out, the newborn stage is fleeting, and we can’t go back and capture it! If you are looking for a baby photographer in London check my website or simply fill out the form and I will get back to you with my availability.

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This photo? It’s actually two images merged into one.

The eye you see? Hers.

The reflection?
A moment of feeding, held in her memory and now in this frame.

It’s not just editing. It’s storytelling.

Inspired by her journey. Created from emotion.

Because photography isn’t just about what you see, it’s about what you feel.

And this? This one feels like truth.

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This photo? It’s actually two images merged into one. The eye you see? Hers. 
The reflection? A moment of feeding, held in her memory and now in this frame. It’s not just editing. It’s storytelling. 
Inspired by her journey. Created from emotion. Because photography isn’t just about what you see, it’s about what you feel. And this? This one feels like truth.

Working from a new spot because staring at the same screen in the same room wasn’t doing me any favours.

Sometimes all it takes is a shift in perspective (and some cloud therapy)

Do you have a go-to place when your brain needs a reboot?

Drop your favourite focus spot in the comments: your garden? a café? kitchen table? I’m all ears.

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Working from a new spot because staring at the same screen in the same room wasn’t doing me any favours. Sometimes all it takes is a shift in perspective (and some cloud therapy) Do you have a go-to place when your brain needs a reboot? Drop your favourite focus spot in the comments: your garden? a café? kitchen table? I’m all ears.

Not my first time at the House of Lords… I know, I know. You’re probably thinking “Her again?!” 😅

But I promise, it never gets old.

Today was all about creativity (of course—hello, we’re talking about Adobe!), and how refreshing it is to chat with other small businesses in the creative world.

Huge thanks to the fab @adobeexpress team and @britainsmallbiz for putting together such a great course and for filling the room with so many lovely, inspiring people.

(And yes… I still take photos every single time I go!🙈)

What’s your favourite ‘pinch me’ work moment so far?

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Not my first time at the House of Lords… I know, I know. You’re probably thinking “Her again?!” 😅 But I promise, it never gets old. Today was all about creativity (of course—hello, we’re talking about Adobe!), and how refreshing it is to chat with other small businesses in the creative world. Huge thanks to the fab @adobeexpress team and @britainsmallbiz for putting together such a great course and for filling the room with so many lovely, inspiring people. (And yes… I still take photos every single time I go!🙈) What’s your favourite ‘pinch me’ work moment so far?

It’s hot.

It’s Friday.

And I’m spending the day not relaxing in the sun, but sweating over who’s going to print my book because Amazon KDP just isn’t cutting it.

I didn’t think this part would be so hard…

Finding someone to literally hold your story? Turns out, it’s an emotional commitment.

If you’re also spending your Friday in a plot twist you didn’t ask for, know you’re not alone.

We’ll get there. Maybe slightly late. Maybe slightly sweaty. But we will. 💪

Curious to see how this all turns out?

Tap follow or drop a 🍹 if you’re with me on your own chaotic ride.

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It’s hot. 
It’s Friday. 
And I’m spending the day not relaxing in the sun, but sweating over who’s going to print my book because Amazon KDP just isn’t cutting it. I didn’t think this part would be so hard… 
Finding someone to literally hold your story? Turns out, it’s an emotional commitment. If you’re also spending your Friday in a plot twist you didn’t ask for, know you’re not alone. 
We’ll get there. Maybe slightly late. Maybe slightly sweaty. But we will. 💪 Curious to see how this all turns out? 
Tap follow or drop a 🍹 if you’re with me on your own chaotic ride.

Before they were in your arms,
they were already in your heart.

That invisible bond, the quiet connection that grows long before you meet deserves to be remembered too.

This is what I love most about maternity photography: not just capturing how it looked,
but how it felt to carry love in your body 🤍

If this speaks to you, save it or send it to someone still waiting to meet their little one.

#MaternityPhotography #PregnancyPortrait #mayernityshoot #LondonMaternityPhotographer #maternityphotosession

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Before they were in your arms,
they were already in your heart. That invisible bond, the quiet connection that grows long before you meet deserves to be remembered too. This is what I love most about maternity photography: not just capturing how it looked,
but how it felt to carry love in your body 🤍 
If this speaks to you, save it or send it to someone still waiting to meet their little one. #MaternityPhotography #PregnancyPortrait #mayernityshoot #LondonMaternityPhotographer #maternityphotosession

Nobody talks about this part of the creative process.

The part where writing a book turns into:
→ cleaning your desktop
→ questioning all your life choices
→ remembering your password for Canva (yes, again)
→ deciding to rewrite everything, which somehow turns into version 10.5.

I thought I had a plan. I set a deadline in my mind.

And now… I have a slightly-delayed book and a newfound respect for anyone who’s ever published anything ever. 😅

But you know what? I’m still showing up.

Because this project means everything to me.
Because these stories deserve to be told, even if it takes a little longer.

If you’re in your own messy middle right now… keep going.

We’ll get there. Maybe not on time. But with heart.

Curious to see the final book? Hit follow or drop a 🤍 so I know you’re with me.

#messymiddle #creativeprocesses #londonphotographer #maternityphotographer #breastfeedingbook #booksaremagic

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Nobody talks about this part of the creative process. The part where writing a book turns into:
→ cleaning your desktop
→ questioning all your life choices
→ remembering your password for Canva (yes, again)
→ deciding to rewrite everything, which somehow turns into version 10.5. I thought I had a plan. I set a deadline in my mind. 
And now… I have a slightly-delayed book and a newfound respect for anyone who’s ever published anything ever. 😅 But you know what? I’m still showing up. 
Because this project means everything to me.
Because these stories deserve to be told, even if it takes a little longer. If you’re in your own messy middle right now… keep going. 
We’ll get there. Maybe not on time. But with heart. Curious to see the final book? Hit follow or drop a 🤍 so I know you’re with me. #messymiddle #creativeprocesses #londonphotographer #maternityphotographer #breastfeedingbook #booksaremagic

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