Pregnancy Cravings and What they Might Mean

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Pregnancy Cravings and What they Might Mean

One of the strangest things about being pregnant has got to be the cravings. 

We’ve all heard crazy stories about women eating coal or sponges - but thankful these types of cravings aren’t too common.  Usually, pregnant women crave much more mundane foods.  But there is a theory that craving certain items can indicate a lack of a specific vitamin or mineral.  So just for fun, lets have a look at some pregnancy cravings and what they might mean.

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Cake Smash - What happens when your baby won't eat the cake?

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Cake Smash - What happens when your baby won't eat the cake?

So you've booked a Cake Smash for your baby's 1st Birthday. We've planned everything from the theme, decorations, outfit and cake but on the day of the photo shoot they decide they just don't fancy cake today.

What now?!

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Autumn themed baby names

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Autumn themed baby names

Autumn is such a beautiful time of year to be expecting a baby!

As a photographer I love the Autumn. The light is beautiful and the colours of nature turns the blandest landscape into a work of art. It’s no wonder that Autumn inspires so many artists, poets and creatives is it?

It’s also little wonder that so many parents choose Autumnal themed names for their babies born in the most beautiful season of the year.

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Getting Ready for Your September Baby

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Getting Ready for Your September Baby

You’ve been waiting for what seems like forever, but finally you’re in your third trimester and your September baby’s arrival is a few short weeks away.

Wait, what!? All of a sudden you feel like you’re running out of time to be prepared and that nesting instinct is well and truly kicking in!

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Learn To Take Better Photos of Your Family

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Learn To Take Better Photos of Your Family

As a photographer, I’m always being asked by friends, families and clients for tips on how to take better photos.

Most of us carry a camera around with us in the shape of our mobile phones. In fact, you could say people take more photographs now than ever before.

Think about how many photographs you take of your family that never quite make the grade and end up being deleted. It’s not as easy as it looks to get everyone looking in the same direction, smiling and with all of their limbs in the frame!

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Why should I have a Newborn Photo Shoot?

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Why should I have a Newborn Photo Shoot?

If you are wondering if you really NEED newborn portraits, then the answer is no. It’s not an essential purchase like your baby car seat or your pram.

BUT here are all of the reasons my clients tell me they are so grateful they made the decision to book their newborn photo shoot.

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The big MK Move - Why we moved to Milton Keynes

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The big MK Move - Why we moved to Milton Keynes

Moving house is one of the most stressful things you’ll ever do (up there with divorce apparently. And I imagine moving house causes a few of them!) Add in the fact you’re moving to a new town, a new county and oh yeah, it’s all happening through a global pandemic (!) and you’ve got yourself a doozy.

So why did we feel the call from the roundabout haven itself, the big MK, Milton Keynes?

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The Magic of Reading with Children (hints and tips)

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The Magic of Reading with Children (hints and tips)

Not every child will love reading and that’s absolutely fine. We all have our own ways of learning or escaping to a new world and whether that’s through books, art, play or however they naturally express themselves, embrace it and let their imaginations run wild.

If your child does love books as much as I did as a kid, enjoy every pre-bedtime cuddle with a good book and go on as many exciting adventures with them as they’ll let you. They will look back and treasure the memories just like I do.

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Best Places to Paddle in and around Hemel Hempstead - 2020

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Best Places to Paddle in and around Hemel Hempstead - 2020

With most splash parks closed due to COVID in 2020, lots of children are missing out on long, hot summer days playing in the water.

Well, COVID may have taken our splash parks but it cannot take our rivers! Here are some ideal places for your children to dip their toes in the water this summer.

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How To Have a Perfect At Home Family Staycation

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How To Have a Perfect At Home Family Staycation

Your holiday abroad has been cancelled (thanks a bunch COVID19) and you’re left with week booked off of work with no plans.
May as well cancel it, right?
Hold your horses - maybe not! Many families are embracing a 2020 At Home Family Staycation.

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Where to PYO - Strawberry Picking (and more!) close to Hemel Hempstead - 2020

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Where to PYO - Strawberry Picking (and more!) close to Hemel Hempstead - 2020

After being spoilt with a lovely, sunny Spring, Summer is now here and so is PYO season.

A 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.

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Staycation > Vacation

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Staycation > Vacation

While I watched my best friend jet off to Antigua in the summer holidays, I was being packed into the back of a car between my big brother and sister (as the youngest I always got crammed into the middle seat) with bags of food in the footwell and duvets on our laps on our way to a campsite for the weekend - and I loved it!

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Zak's Newborn Photo Shoot | Hemel Hempstead

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Zak's Newborn Photo Shoot | Hemel Hempstead

Over the last few years it feels like my extended family has doubled in size!

My brother and quite a few cousins have had their second, third and even fourth babies and I get the absolute pleasure of photographing them (and therefore beating a lot of people to first cuddles!)

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Top Mummy YouTubers & Why You Should Watch Them! - 2020

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Top Mummy YouTubers & Why You Should Watch Them! - 2020

From pregnancy updates, shopping, labour stories, mental health and baby loss - so many popular Youtubers shared their journey with us over the last year.

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Teddy's Cake Smash | Hemel Hempstead

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Teddy's Cake Smash | Hemel Hempstead

I love celebrating 1st birthdays with babies, whether that's with a Birthday Photo Shoot or a Cake Smash.

It’s such a fun age to photograph. Their little cheeky or shy personalities really shine through while they play, smash and have fun.

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Learning about VE Day with your Children

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Learning about VE Day with your Children

With VE Day around the corner, you may be looking for some fun and educational ways to get your children involved in the celebration.

Here are some resources for you to enjoy together including videos, power points, colouring and word searches from various sources across the internet.

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