A blog by Milton Keynes Photographer Becki Williams full of photo shoot examples and information for expectant parents and families with young babies in Milton Keynes.
With summer in full swing, I thought it would be a great idea to share some creative, family-friendly photography-themed activities. Not only will these keep your little ones engaged, but also help them nurture their creative flair and perhaps, even spark an early interest in photography.
Read MoreBringing home a newborn is an exciting and overwhelming time for any parent. It's a time filled with sleepless nights, endless feedings, and constant nappy changes.
As a new parent, it's easy to feel overwhelmed when you bring your baby home for the first time. They don’t come with an instruction book and despite what people say, their cries never sound any different to me, whether they have a full nappy or are hungry!
Read MoreAs an experienced family photographer based in Milton Keynes, I've often been asked about the process that takes place behind the scenes, the journey from the initial 'click' of the camera to the final 'print'.
Today, I'll pull back the curtain and give you an insight into the magic that happens in-between to transform a fleeting moment into a memory.
Read MoreAnd as a professional family photographer, my aim is to help you capture these beautiful memories with my ultimate summer holiday guide. Filled with family-friendly travel tips, exciting activities to keep your little ones engaged, and photo opportunity suggestions, this guide is your perfect companion for your upcoming holiday and you can grab the free download at the end of this blog!
Read MoreWhether your child is heading to school for the first time or returning after the summer break, the transition can bring a mix of emotions. Today, we’re going to discuss some tips to ease the back-to-school transition, particularly for first-time students, and how you can commemorate this milestone with a ‘back to school’ photo shoot at our studio.
Read MoreWelcoming a newborn into the world is one of the most joyous and special moments in life. Capturing those early moments through newborn photography is a great way to cherish those memories forever.
Once our photo shoot is over, it's time to display and share your beautiful photos with your loved ones.
In this blog post we'll explore some creative ideas for displaying and sharing your newborn photos.
Read MoreWhen you want to celebrate a birthday but a Cake Smash isn’t your thing - a birthday photo shoot is perfect!
Birthday photo shoots are a great way to get some fun images full of decorations and can also include some gorgeous portraits of the birthday boy/girl and their family - which is exactly what we did for Rocco.
Read MoreFamily photographs are more than just pictures; they are cherished memories that capture the love, joy, and bond within a family.
As an experienced family photographer in Milton Keynes, I've had the privilege of capturing these special moments for many families. Today, I'd like to share some tips and tricks for parents to help ensure a smooth, enjoyable, and successful family photoshoot.
Read MoreI don’t get to photograph teens & tweens very often so when I do it’s loads of fun.
The day of Rosie’s photo shoot it was a boiling hot summers day, which is lovely to be out in but makes life a bit trickier for photographers!
Read MoreI absolutely adore Rafa’s newborn photos (If I do say so myself!)
The mixture of blues and whites really suit him and he slept so well.
Read MoreA trip to a Pick Your Own farm is a great idea for a family day out and as a plus, you come home with a punnet full of Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries or lots of other lovely fruit. It doesn’t have to stop at fruit either - many farms are branching out into offering PYO veg and pumpkins into the Autumn as well.
Put on your sunscreen (or raincoat…this is England after all) and head to one of the following farms to fill a punnet full of goodness!
Read MoreIs your baby due in June and you’re looking for some name inspiration?
It’s a gorgeous time of year to be born and there are some really lovely baby names to go along with it. Check out some of the ideas below.
Read MoreBeing a newborn photographer is an incredibly rewarding job.
The things I love most about being a newborn photographer in Milton Keynes are meeting families, creating images they will treasure and the baby cuddles - let’s not forget the baby cuddles!
But being a newborn photographer does require a unique set of skills for me to be successful.
From understanding newborn safety concerns to mastering editing techniques, here are some of the skills I’ve had to acquire, learn or perfect to become one of Milton Keynes’ leading newborn and baby photographers.
Read MoreHello to all the beautiful new parents and those expecting!
The journey through your baby's first year is filled with so many precious 'firsts'. These milestones are moments of joy, celebration, and awe as your little one grows and changes right before your eyes.
To help you celebrate these special moments, I've created a set of new baby milestone cards that you can download for free right here on my blog!
Read MoreAs a baby photographer in Milton Keynes, I know that sometimes the spring weather doesn't always cooperate with our plans!
But just because it's raining outside doesn't mean that you can't have fun with your little ones. In fact, rainy days can provide some unique opportunities for family activities, including photography!
Read MoreI’ve been a newborn photographer for over 9 years so I understand that preparing for your newborn photo shoot can be both exciting and overwhelming. To help make the process a little easier, I've compiled a list of top tips for preparing for your newborn photography session.
Read MoreThere are a couple of ways you can make sure that you always have special reminders of this beautiful time in your life.
Firstly, take photographs, lots and lots of photographs! Secondly, keep a pregnancy journal so you can look back on it in years to come when your little one is growing up.
Read MoreThese April inspired baby names are some of my favourite yet.
Have any of them made your short list?
Read MoreI love to celebrate a first birthday with a themed cake smash photoshoot. My style is quite simple, using props and colour to bring your ideas to life. Here’s a few ideas to get you thinking…
Read MoreAs much as I’d like to say I am some kind of baby settling wizard (some parents even call me one!) I actually have a list of go-to tricks I turn to during your newborn shoot to keep your baby calm, happy and sleepy.
Here’s a little look at what they are .
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My name is Becki and I am chief photographer, editor, newborn poser, peek-a-boo player and toddler chaser of Becki Williams Photography! I love getting to know families as they grow and capturing moments in time for them to treasure forever.
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