Over the last few months I have been getting this exciting new collection ready for reveal.

Belly Beautiful is a combined Maternity & Newborn Session which also includes a keepsake belly cast of your beautiful bump.

The casting is taken care of in my studio, so there is no need to make a mess in your home with a home kit, everything is provided here at Sarah McLean Photography. 

It's magical how this little one used to grow inside your tummy. 

For more information on Belly Beautiful, contact Sarah at the studio on: 01772784499
or visit: www.sarahmcleanphotography.co.uk
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I was lucky enough to bag myself a spot with Aspire Photography at the beginning of this month.
Not only did we learn about internet blogging at Aspire, they also set up a location shoot with real models.

For those of you who may not be familiar with Aspire and what they have to offer, I can only describe it as a huge photographer's playground - located in Carnforth, Aspire is hidden away amongst the trees and country foiliage. As i twisted and turned around the drive I pulled up to the courtyard - a photographer's shooting paradise! 

Aspire offer lots of different courses from wedding training, marketing and even food photography.

So after the welcomes and teas & amazing yummy cookies we grabbed our gear and headed to the 'Photographer's Paradise'.

Now being a studio photographer, I mainly use studio lighting in a dimly lit room and control the lights to acheive my vision in camera, so it was fantastic to venture outdoors and re-kindle my love for location portraits.

It was great to learn even more about photography, and even more valuable - finding the gorgeous light.

When I shoot portraits outdoors, wether it is a family or a wedding, I always have my flash gun firing away, and today I was taken out of my comfort zone and using NO flash at all! 

I was in my element! I loved the results of finding the perfect light, and how stunning these portraits turned out. 

One thing I love is learning more, and more, and I NEVER stop learning.

Always be the better photographer than the one you were yesterday :-)

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I loved photographing this trio of siblings, they were fantastic to shoot, and took direction really well. even the little one who was dying to escape to run around. 

I hope to get out from the studio once in a while to have some 'play time' with my new skills. 

Sarah McLean Photography
Studio: 14a Berry Lane, Longridge PR3 3JA
Tel: 01772 784499

​www.sarahmcleanphotography.co.uk

As a portrait photographer, this question pops up quite a lot prior to sessions on the phone consultation.

And with more and more maternity sessions becoming more popular, ladies want to look their best with their beautiful baby bumps. 

During pregnancy, ladies tend to feel, bloated and swollen and a great way to boost their self confidence and self esteem is to book a Pregnancy photo shoot, as well as stunning imagery of their changing body, a memory keepsake, or even just a record of how large their bumps were, it is my job to make 'YOU' feel amazing.

So you take the plunge, pick up the phone and book your session.........EEEEKKKK 'what do I wear?
If you were any thing like me during pregnancy, then nothing fitted, and if it fitted it was horrible and frumpy :-( 

What I suggest to ladies, wear just your skin, or underwear. If you feel a little insecure bring along a pair of jeans and your hubby's shirt, by the end of the shoot you are confident to show of your new beautiful shape.

Maternity Photoshoot - must have props

"ok I have every thing on your list, but I have stretch marks"

If you are self conscious of your 'Tigeress Stripes' these can be taken care of in the editing room after the shoot - if required. 

Now I have gone a little off topic now as I should be advising you of what to wear during your session - well we have already covered it, just check these ladies out who kept it simple during their session, Jeans, Shirt, Underwear. I will let you look at the images and decide.

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I love to have some fun with my portraiture, and inject some fantasy and fun into creating special portraits. 

I decided to go with a hot air balloon for this project, and create a stunning image to display in my studio window, which is very fitting as I am an upstairs studio.

​I now offer this as additional to my newborn sessions (you would add this at your Reveal & Order session and order this on one of our stunning HD Acrylic or Canvas wall art products. 

​Do something different with your newborn portraits with Sarah McLean Photography

Sarah McLean Photography
Studio 14a Berry Lane , Longridge PR3 3JA
Tel: 01772 784499 or 07580128801
www.sarahmcleanphotography.co.uk

You will have most likely come across the new craze of Cake Smash somewhere on the internet; facebook, twitter even the T.V,
some of you may have wondered, what actually is a cake smash? what does it involve?

I have put together some information on Cake Smash Photoshoots, and why they are so much fun!

• A fun filled photo experience with bunting, balloons & cake
• Typically celebrated for a first birthday
• Involves eating lots of yummy cake in a tutu or fancy dress outfit
• Bath & Bubbles to clean up afterwards - SPLASH time

It has always been a tradition to capture the milestone 1st Birthday photo's - and now the Cake Smash is the new trend setter of this generation. What better way to celebrate your birthday - with loads of yummy cake. 

Our Smash session's start with the traditional portrait's in their best outfit's (don't worry your little one ill have a chance to change before the cake is presented to them). 
We then change them into a smash outfit, for the fun part! Let your little one, touch, smell and eat the gooey chocolate cake with their curious little hands - they will love the freedom of being able to enjoy messy play and explore with their senses. Once your little one has finished - a quick clean up in our tin tub finishes off their session - all squeaky clean.

TOP TIP!
Ensure your cake has lots of squishy frosting for the best results - nice and messy!

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This is a very popular photo shoot, and one which is great fun to capture, to book your Cake Smash Session Call the Studio on: 01772784499 or Mobile: 07580128801

Alternatively you can Email the studio HERE

Sarah McLean Photography
Studio 14a Berry Lane
Longridge
PR3 3JA
www.sarahmcleanphotography.co.uk

I love baby smiles, and baby Eva was so happy having her photo's taken during her session. 
Infact, she ROCKED her shoot by sleeping all the way through.

The pinks looked amazing and complimented her skin tone perfectly.

If you are looking for a newborn photographer - you have come to the correct place.
I have over 6 years experience in the specialist area of newborn photography and have been trained by national leading newborn trainers.

​To book your session please call Sarah on: 01772784499 or Mobile: 07580128801

Studio Address: Sarah McLean Photography
                                       14a Berry Lane
                                            Longridge
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