SURREY NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS Think you've left it too late to book your newborn photography shoot..? You may not have! It's always worth contacting me to check if I have any availability. It's best to book at least 3 months in advance of your due date to be able to ensure that I can fit you in, but I understand that for many mummies and daddies-to-be, newborn photography isn't always something that is right at the top of the list when you're expecting - t

NEW FOR 2018 I love my clients and consider myself very lucky indeed to be able to work with so many lovely families across Surrey and SW London. I recognise that as a small business, it's through the kind endorsement and support of my clients just like you that I will grow and flourish. And so by way of a thank you, in 2018 I am introducing my newborn & baby photography referral scheme. As a current client, any new client that you recommend to me will receive their session f

Natural newborn photography Surrey by Lucy Down Photography | What is the best age to have you newborn photographs taken and when should you

A natural in-home newborn shoot in Wimbledon Village. This little chap was super relaxed and sleepy for me, which is not always the case. In fact, sometimes newborns don't settle at all, but we go with it and it just means that we get lots more snuggly and babe-in-arms shots. I love in-home photography because it gives you time to step back and take stock, spend some quiet time together as a family and just 'be'. Just what you need to break up the newborn weeks, which are bac

I was chatting with friends just recently about our mixed experiences of feeding. I remember as a new mama 5-years ago that the pressure to be able to breastfeed was simply overwhelming. I also remember the pain, frustration and tears (both mine and his) when Leo couldn't latch properly. We later found out he was tongue-tied. And then once we'd nailed it, I became determined to carry on for as long as possible, even though in hindsight I should have introduced a bottle far e

It's blooming freezing out there today. I haven't been lucky enough (?) to be inundated with a flurry of snowfall like much of the UK however, instead Surrey is facing non stop, bitterly cold sleet and rain. Just lovely! And so I feel that we need this today - memories of the end of the summer when I met this family at Morden Park for an on location baby photography session. Mama is still wearing flip flops! Now if that's not going to warm you up on this chilly December day,

I have a confession. I'm a bit of a procrastinator. If there's something to put off, hands up you'll find me doing it tomorrow. This month I'm dealing with it head on by detailing EVERYTHING in Wunderlist. So far, so good! But let's be honest...There are a million things in life worth putting off, such as: Decluttering the 'odds and bobs' draw Carrying out the annual wardrobe purge Dry cleaning those silk shirts at the bottom of your laundry basket (you know the ones...we all