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Booking a Maternity Photoshoot

How does a maternity shoot work? I recommend having a maternity shoot when you’re around…

10 March 2025
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6 min read
Advice

Newborn photoshoot as first time parents

As a natural, baby-led newborn photographer based in the Herefordshire town of Ross-on-Wye, my studio…

9 February 2025
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6 min read
Birthday

Natural First Birthday Photoshoots for those precious moments with the whole family

So you’ve made it through the first 12 months of being a parent and you…

25 January 2025
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5 min read
Updates

New photography studio in central Ross-on-Wye

So the big move has happened and my newborn photography business has now moved location…

2 August 2024
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1 min read
Advice
Own Home

Celebrating your home with a lifestye Photoshoot

When you’re wanting to capture up to date family photos but you know you’ll all…

12 October 2023
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1 min read
Family
Newborn

Newborn Family Photoshoot

When that extra special arrival completes your family, you’ve got to capture those moments. Natural…

9 October 2023
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1 min read
Newborn

Natural Newborn with a Toddler

So a newborn photoshoot with an older sibling, who’s still a toddler, can fill a…

29 June 2023
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2 min read
Advice
Own Home

How to prepare for a lifestyle shoot in your own home

Finished doing up your house….or even just part of your house and not sure how…

25 June 2023
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2 min read
Birthday

Natural First Birthday Cake Smash Photoshoot

Get in those photos Mamas!!! First birthday photoshoots are so so special, 12 months of…

21 June 2023
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1 min read
Maternity

Outdoor Maternity Session with Toddler

I cannot wait to get back into outdoor maternity sessions, involving your little ones makes…

5 April 2023
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1 min read
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About Charlie
Charlie is a parenthood photographer, with a studio based in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire (HR9 5BU). Specialising in Newborn photography, Maternity photography and Family photography.

From tiny baby photoshoots through to larger family photography, services Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, South Wales, Bristol, Malvern, Worcestershire, Cheltenham, Chepstow with some clients travelling as far as London.
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  • Over the years of setting up my business not only has my photography been fine tuned I’ve really put so much emphasis on the way a photoshoot makes my clients feel.

My studio is that safe, peaceful space to just be a family. I want you all to relax, have fun and make those all important memories.

This doesn’t happen through stiff posing and seeking out perfection. It’s the messiness of throwing your kids in the air, tickle fights, over the top cuddles and anything that makes them giggle.

If you leave a shoot with me happily exhausted with that little glow then I know I’ve done my job properly.

Yes I want you to love the final photos but being told that you all loved the photoshoot and that your kids don’t stop talking about me is what makes my heart sing!! 

Thank you so much to all the amazing families who trust me every day ✨✨✨

Thank you to the best models for my filming day @sianyjb 🫶 they totally got stuck in and we had the best morning!! 

My shiney new website is now live so check out if any of your beautiful babes are on my galleries!! Link in bio

#newbornphotoshoot
#herefordshirenewbornphotographer 
#gloucestershirenewbornphotographer 

Newborn photographer | Ross on Wye | maternity photographer| Herefordshire | family
photographer | Gloucestershire | baby photographer | Bristol | newborn photography
South Wales | first birthday photography | milestone photography | natural newborn
photography | christmas mini sessions
  • Then they absolutely love it 😂 and demand to play photographers for the foreseeable!! 

Gotta love it when a plan comes together @soph_fowler92 

#newbornphotographer 
#herefordshirenewbornphotographer 
#gloucestershirenewbornphotographer 

Newborn photographer | Ross on Wye | maternity photographer| Herefordshire | family
photographer | Gloucestershire | baby photographer | Bristol | newborn photography
South Wales | first birthday photography | milestone photography | natural newborn
photography | christmas mini sessions�
  • All those very important questions I get asked on a daily basis….

#newbornphotoshoot
#herefordshirenewbornphotographer 
#gloucestershirenewbornphotographer

Newborn photographer | Ross on Wye | maternity photographer| Herefordshire | family
photographer | Gloucestershire | baby photographer | Bristol | newborn photography
South Wales | first birthday photography | milestone photography | natural newborn
photography | christmas mini sessions�

Some clients prefer to wait until after their 20 week scan and that works too! I also offer gift vouchers as I get lots of friends and family getting in touch wanting to surprise their loved ones ✨

My natural newborn photography style means that we have more time to play with in terms of that magical window.

For the best sleepy curled up shots I recommend when baby is 5-10 days old. This also tends to work out best with paternity leave.

My diary is ever changing for this exact reason! 
I only take on a few newborn shoots every month to allow for shuffling, some babies are late and some early!

Having to go back into hospital or having lots more appointments when baby arrives means that sometimes we need to shuffle appointments more than others.
The main time this really becomes an issue is with my Saturday appointments, these are normally reserved for family and maternity shoots but if you are particularly after a Saturday then it would need to be secured very far in advance.

I recommend having a maternity shoot when you’re around 28-32 weeks pregnant. This is when you have a lovely shape bump but don’t feel too close to your due date!

I love including fur babies in all my shoots, some clients like to bring extra family members to take pup for some fresh air after their moment to shine but plenty relax and sleep quite happily on the sofa for the rest of the shoot!

I’m more than happy to answer lots of questions via DM but these can get lost so by far the best way is via my website. Then I can send over all my packages as well as my specific availability for your due date!
  • Model call for First Birthdays!!!

I very rarely offer model calls for my First Birthday sessions as they are so popular but with a shiney new website and an influx of first birthday outfits I’m keen to get some gorgeous babies in the studio ASAP!! 

Will need to be happy to sign a model release form and images/videos to be used on socials and my website!

Birthdays will need to be coming up in October and November, pop me a DM for full details!!

#firstbirthday
#firstbirthdayphotoshoot 
#herefordshirephotographer

Newborn photographer | Ross on Wye | maternity photographer| Herefordshire | family
photographer | Gloucestershire | baby photographer | Bristol | newborn photography
South Wales | first birthday photography | milestone photography | natural newborn
photography | christmas mini sessions�
  • 12 months of growing those amazing personalities and super strong wills….a first birthday session is only ever about what your little one decides they’d like to do 😂

I’d like to say we’re in charge but we all know we’re not!!! 

First Birthday sessions aren’t for the faint hearted but they are ridiculously cute 🥰 

@kateruns_ ❤️

#firstbirthday
#firstbirthdayphotoshoot
#herefordshirefirstbirthdayphotographer

Newborn photographer | Ross on Wye | maternity photographer| Herefordshire | family
photographer | Gloucestershire | baby photographer | Bristol | newborn photography
South Wales | first birthday photography | milestone photography | natural newborn
photography | christmas mini sessions�
  • Coming into the end of September and finally starting to get that autumnal feel….🍂

We have an epic amount of family birthdays from September through to Christmas so that combined with an exceptionally busy studio diary means I know the next few months are going to absolutely fly by!! 

My Christmas minis in November sold out in record time, thank you so much to everyone who has booked. I love being part of your family Christmas tradition 🥰

I know it feels absolutely insane to do a Christmas shoot in October but I do have a few slots left for October half term, check my stories and link in bio for full booking details.

I absolutely adore my Christmas mini sessions, they’re a super quick 20 minutes with time for an outfit change and family portraits too! 

#christmasphotoshoot
#herefordshirefamilyphotographer 

Newborn photographer | Ross on Wye | maternity photographer| Herefordshire | family
photographer | Gloucestershire | baby photographer | Bristol | newborn photography
South Wales | first birthday photography | milestone photography | natural newborn
photography | christmas mini sessions�
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