Maternity Dress Collection
I have a rather big collection of maternity dresses! When you book a maternity photoshoot at Capture the Light Photography, you can use any of my selection of maternity dresses. And the collection I have grows every week! You're always welcome to bring your own too...
Our Family Photoshoot – A Review
Our Family Photoshoot Experience in Milton Keynes â A Parentâs Review ** Written by a mum who came to Capture the Light Photography for a family photoshoot in 2024 ** I recently did something Iâve been meaning to do for years â we booked a family photoshoot in Milton...
Cake Smashes for Grown Ups?
Are Cake Smashes Just for Kids?Of course not!!! Who says Cake Smashes are just for kids? At Capture the Light Photography, we're here to tell you that they can be just as much fun for adults too. In fact, babies can sometimes be overwhelmed by a cake, and just don't...
First Birthday Photoshoot Ideas
First Birthday Coming Up? Fun Alternatives to Cake Smash Photoshoots! I absolutely LOVE a good cake smash photoshoot! At my studio in Olney, near Milton Keynes, I just love photographing babies as they celebrate a birthday with a big, indulgent CAKE! My wonderful...
Celebrate the Whole Family with a Photoshoot in Milton Keynes
Capturing Generations: The Importance of Multi-Generation Family Photoshoots In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it's easy for family moments to pass by unnoticed. Sometimes, we only see loved ones at Christmas, weddings and parties! I think it's important to...
Introducing Our New Unposed Newborn Photography Sessions
Embracing the Natural Beauty of Your Baby: Introducing Our New Unposed Newborn Photography Sessions I am an experienced newborn photographer based in Olney, near Milton Keynes. Over the years, I have had the pleasure of capturing thousands of precious babies through...
Should I Get Naked in My Maternity Photographs?!
Whether you want to get completely naked for your maternity photographs, or not, is entirely up to you! I just love maternity photography. It's the perfect opportunity to celebrate your changing body and to celebrate the life you are growing. As a mum of two...
Cake Smash Colours and Themes
I LOVE a fun cake smash setup. If you have any specific ideas that you want to do then please let me know with plenty of notice, and I'll do my very best to get all the props needed to be able to do it. However, if you don't know where to start then here are some of...
Mothers Day Gift Ideas in Olney
I don't want to panic anyone, but it's nearly Mother's Day! I'm not sure how it's crept up on us so quickly, but March the 14th will be here before we know it. Another occasion that's going to be affected by restrictions and staying safe. It seems unlikely that we...
Cake Smash Alternatives
Missed your cake smash session? No need to miss out - here are our alternatives! Lockdown has been responsible for many disappointments - some more serious than others, granted. But missing your baby's milestone sessions definitely sucks! Feeling rubbish and thinking...
What to expect at your newborn photography session
Tired mum, marmalade stains and Dad napping... An honest review of a newborn photography session! As soon as I found out I was expecting a baby, I excitedly booked my newborn session. I'd been following Emma for a while on Instagram and just KNEW I had to have my...
Older Newborn Photography
Older Newborn Photography Many brand new parents have found that the newborn sessions with their teeny, tiny new bundles have had to be postponed recently, either due to Covid restrictions, isolating, or sometimes because of completely unrelated illness, or a longer...
5 things to photograph your older children doing during lockdown
This post is part of a two-part series written in collaboration with incredible Essex newborn photographer Helen Carpenter Photography â you can read 5 things to photograph your young kids doing this lockdown over on her blog! 2021 is already feeling like a re-run of...
DIY Maternity Photographs
If you were hoping to have maternity portraits taken recently, sadly you will have had to cancel these because of the Corona Crisis. However, all is not lost! While you can't replicate the experience you would have in a studio, you can still capture some beautiful...
What to expect at your Birthday Cake Smash
Cake Smash Northampton | Cake Smash Bedford | Cake Smash Milton Keynes | Cake Smash OlneyA birthday cake smash photography session is a fun and memorable way to mark your little oneâs first or second birthday. You'll leave with images you will treasure for many many...
It’s beginning to look a lot like…
When visiting Olney, the gorgeous town near Milton Keynes that my photography studio is based in, you can't help but notice that the big day is jsut around the corner. The High Street is decorated with lights, local businesses have Christmas trees on display, and the...
Twins, triplets and more!
I absolutely love photographing multiples! In fact, the very first newborn portrait session I did - more than a decade ago - was with a pair of beautiful boy-girl twins.How is a twin photo shoot different to a single baby? For you, there is no difference at all. You...
What is a Sitter Session?
Sitting Baby Photographs What are they and why should I do one? Baby Photographer Olney | Baby Photographer Bedford | Baby Photographer Northampton | Baby Photographer Milton Keynes I offer sitter sessios for babies who are sitting up and beginning to explore their...
Getting out of the house with a new baby
Leaving the house with a newborn baby!Coming to Capture the Light Photography, specialist newborn photographer in Olney, is often the first time that new parents have left the house with their special little bundle! It can be daunting to get yourself and your new baby...
A trained photographer
I have been a photographer for more than 13 years, and have specialised in babies and young children for over half that time. Some might think that I know everything?! Absolutely not - and I never will! I train every year, as many times as I can! I will never know...
Tips To Soothe Your Baby
I've been called the baby whisperer! New parents are often amazed that their baby stays in a deep sleep while I move them into different positions, and wonder what my trick is! Well, I'm going to share a few of my hints and tips here. Hopefully they will help you to...
How I Plan a Newborn Photography Session
Props and Accessories I plan my newborn photography sessions in my studio near Milton Keynes carefully beforehand. I send all my customers a questionnaire so that I know what your favourite props and colours are, and to learn a little bit more about you! My sessions...
Safety in Newborn Photography
Is your photographer a "professional"? I love meeting photographers who, like me, have a passion for capturing beautiful images for people to treasure. As a professional photographer for 12 years, and a highly trained newborn photographer, I sadly sometimes see people...
Babies and dogs? Sure – why not!
Newborn photography with a dog?! They say never to work with children or animals, but I've never been one to follow other people's advice! When you welcome a new baby into your family, you may worry about how your pets may react to the new addition! After all, your...
Review of Newborn Photography
What's it like to have newborn photographs created by Capture the Light? Here's a review of newborn photography by mummy blogger, Amy. Re-blogged from https://mymummydiary.home.blog/ Read the original on Amy's Blog here, or check out her Instagram Feed or...
All About Newborn Photography
Newborn Photographer Olney | Newborn Photographer Bedfordshire | Newborn Photographer Milton Keynes | Newborn Photographer Northampton Ask me anything! I asked on social media for all your questions about newborn photography! If you do have anything you would like to...
Tips To Prepare For A Cake Smash Photo Shoot!
Cake Smash Photographer | Olney, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Northampton A cake smash photography session is a fun and memorable way to mark your little one's first or second birthday. My cake smash sessions include a cake and decorations in a colour palette of your...
How do I book for my newborn when they haven’t arrived yet?!
Newborn Photographer Olney | Newborn Photographer Bedford | Newborn Photographer Northampton | Newborn Photographer Milton Keynes âHow do we schedule an appointment when I donât know when baby will arrive?â I take bookings for newborn sessions for Newborn Photography...
How is it Done?!
Newborn Photographer Olney | Newborn Photographer Bedford | Newborn Photographer Northampton | Newborn photographer Milton Keynes ** Safety in Newborn Photography ** As an experienced Newborn Photographer, I'm often asked how I achieve seemingly impossible poses with...
Rainbow Baby Photography
Newborn Photographer Olney | Newborn Photographer Bedford | Newborn Photographer Northampton | Newborn photographer Milton Keynes A Rainbow Baby is a baby born after the loss of a previous baby due to miscarriage, stillbirth or death in infancy. The term is given to...