I’ve Joined BANPAS!
As a newborn and baby photographer, I have to take the safety of my little clients very seriously.

​It might surprise you to know that the newborn photography industry is completely unregulated. Photographers like me, who take safety seriously, have to take it upon ourselves to be trained and educated on how to ensure the beautiful images we create, are done safely. For example when you see a beautiful image like this 

You may be forgiven for thinking that the baby here was unsupported, left in place, balancing on their own but actually I created this image using 2 different images, and two spotters,
​Here are some of the ‘before’ images used to create the final portrait. 

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Being a newborn and baby photographer requires a unique set of skills and there is a worldwide organisation that exists to support photographers like me, who want to have access to safety training and resources that we can use to provide clients like you with a better service.

I’m delighted to have joined BANPAS (Baby &Newborn Photography Association)  http://www.banpas.co.uk/banpasforparents and you will be able to find me on their directory of photographers here http://www.banpas.co.uk/member/sarah-mclean-photography.

They also have a fabulous facebook page for pregnant and new parents here  https://www.facebook.com/BANPASforparents

I’d be delighted to chat to you about how I can create a beautiful gallery of images for your newborn and very happy to chat to you about how I do that safely. Please contact me for booking and availability information.


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​01772784499
​14a Berry Lane, Longridge PR3 3JA

​What to Expect When I’m Expecting You.......
The diary of a newborn and baby photographer is a complicated place!
Nobody told your baby that they are expected to turn up for their portrait session and while some can’t wait to get here, some are fashionably late. This makes my diary a wonderfully fluid place!

When you first book your session you will be required to pay the session booking fee to reserve your place in my diary.
I only take a limited number of newborn sessions each month so that I can ensure I can fit everybody in and work around midwife and health visitor appointments once your baby is here.
Once your baby arrives and you have settled back in at home just give me a call/email me and we can then confirm the best date and time for your session.

Your portrait session will take place in my comfortable purpose designed studio.
Newborn studios are not like traditional photography studios - they are designed to be warm and comfortable.
I want you and your baby to feel relaxed and comfortable so you are able to feed on demand and put your feet up with plenty of refreshments and a magazine (I even have some new dads who take a quick nap on the sofa!)
​Our studio has two separate shooting areas, one is fully dedicated to the newborn sessions which has a comfy sofa to relax on whilst I work my magic. Bottle warming facilities are available should you require to warm your baby's milk, and we are also breast feeding friendly. We also boast a bathroom/changing room should you wish to change outfits, or freshen up. 

The studio 

​So that I can capture your baby perfectly while they are still so brand new, for most of the session your baby will be in their birthday suit. Newborn clothes never fit correctly so we don’t get to see all those beautiful details that say ‘hey I’m brand new!’

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However, one of the downsides of this, is your baby is guaranteed to poop and/or pee on props, blankets, perhaps even me or you! This is just par for the course, something I’m used to dealing with on a daily basis and something I allow for.
All of my blankets and props are washed after each session and I have plenty of cloths and towels to hand. You might want to pop a change of clothes for yourself into your changing bag, just in case the worse happens.

Your newborn portrait session can take up to 4 hours and the reason for this is your newborn will need feeding, cuddles and cleaning throughout the session which is baby led rather than photographer led.
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I hope this article answers the many common questions but if you would like to book or discuss a session please contact me; CONTACT ME LINK

​Studio Tel: 01772 784499
website: www.sarahmcleanphotography.co.uk

Here at Sarah McLean Photography, we like to create a bespoke images which include your new little bundle of joy, and your past times. 

Little Peggy came into the studio at just 9 days to have her newborn pictures captured.

Her mummy has grown up around horses and I am pretty sure little Peggy will follow suit once she is old enough to ride in a saddle. 

So instead of waiting years to capture Peggy in the saddle - I captured her on it!

Carefully positioning her onto the sheepskin cover, fast asleep I posed her safely on there with mum and dad spotting her at all times. 

I could not wait to start editing this session once it was finished, knowing that I had created something spectacular and extra special for mum. As eager as I was to post a sneak peek, I didn't want to ruin the surprise and waited until their next appointment in the studio to come and see their beautiful images for the first time. 

After the slide show finished, Mum & Dad were thrilled! if not a tad emotional with happy tears streaming down their cheeks, mum couldn't begin to explain how happy she was with her custom image and how well it turned out her little newborn girl, sleepy and posed upon her saddle.

It's moments like this when my clients are extremely happy with their precious images, and their emotions like this show this, I get that warming feeling inside knowing my work has made them this happy. 

This is little Peggy upon her mum's riding saddle. 

​This portrait will look stunnning on one of our high end acrylics across any living room wall - for maxium visual impact. 


Call Sarah, and see what bespoke piece she can create you for your own newborn photo's.

Tel: 01772784499 or mobile: 07580128801

website: www.sarahmcleanphotography.co.uk

​Facebook: www.facebook.com/smcleanphotography