Introducing a new baby to your toddler.
 
However you approach the way to tell your Toddler about your news, it will depend on your toddler how the process the information of the arrival of a new baby brother or sister.
 
I have put together some handy tips for when your new baby arrives and dealing with your toddler below.

• Keep up routines & activities

Keeping up with your toddlers current routine will ensure your toddler isn’t left feeling left out and will reassure your toddler. This may just be your toddler’s daily walk, bed time story or playgroup activity.

• Accept that your toddler may not love their new baby brother/sister at first

They may not be as excited as you at first, and it’s great if they do. Just don’t expect them to love them straight away. They need time to adjust to the new baby in their life too.

• Extra Demands

Your toddler may need more attention, and your friends and family can help, but don’t forget to give your toddler some one on one attention too.

• Encourage them to take an interest

Toddlers may not love their new sibling straight away but they will be interested in them. Take this opportunity to go through their own baby photo’s and toys – dig out those photo albums and let them ask questions about babies.

• Distract your toddler during feeds

Toddlers may feel left out or jealous during feeds, try and distract your toddler before feeding, a great way is a book which you can read to them at the same time.

• Babyish Behaviour

Be patient with babyish behaviour – your toddler may start asking to be carried, or for a bottle, or even wetting themselves even though they are potty trained This is normal behaviour please do not punish them.

• Encourage your toddler to help

Turn looking after the baby in to fun, encourage them to talk to the baby and help with feeds and changes, and make it fun being involved. 


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Sarah Mclean Photography
14a Berry Lane, Longridge, Preston PR3 3JA
01772784499

​Specialist Maternity, Newborn Baby and Family photographer based in Longridge, Preston, Lancashire.
Surrounding areas: Clitheroe, Blackburn, Chorley, Leyland, Blackpool 

Congratulations, your pregnant!
Pregnancy is such an exciting time in any ladies life - every day is a step closer to meeting the little bundle of joy you are growing patiently inside of you.

Maternity sessions are so much fun, and towards the end of my pregnancy I remember I practically lived in jogging bottoms and t-shirts, and nothing fit, and I was tired and hadn't actually got dressed up for quite a few months.

My Maternity sessions not only capture and record professional photo's of your baby bump as a keepsake reminder, but  my sessions are designed to make mam's to feel super glam and amazing!

I have photographed a few families expecting their first baby, shooting the traditional pregnancy style photo's wearing casual clothes, and maybe your partner's shirt, and I still capture these as part of your maternity session, but I want to my  mama to be's to look and feel......GORGEOUS!

Do something for you, before you time is taken up with your new baby when he or she arrives into the world.

As females, we always feel that we need to have an occasion or an excuse to do something and never much for ourselves. Maternity portraits are often overlooked because of the impending arrival of your baby - maybe you don't feel nice, or your scared of feeling huge - why not celebrate this magical time of what your body is doing...... creating life!

Your body is changing, so embrace those curves and feel super confident and stunning in front of the camera, get those 'WOW' pictures for your facebook or Art work for your home.

I provide a selection of stunning slips, dresses and lacy garments for you to wear during your session
you can wear as many of the items as you wish to change up your looks during your time in the studio, and you can wear as much or a little as you want. 
My most requested maternity pose is an implied nude in black & white showing off your new baby bump curves - your body is amazing! 
I know how to flatter and poses ladies to look their very best.

Partners and baby's siblings are more than welcome to be involved in your maternity session, making your images much more intimate and special with your family.

Your pregnancy is a very special time, and much like the newborn baby stage, it's an irreplaceable time too. 

Nothing to wear?
Don't worry - choose from our ever growing collection of slips, dresses and gowns to wear at your shoot. 

Maternity sessions all take place at my studio based in Longridge Nr Preston, Lancashire.
The studio is warm & welcoming with a growing selection of slips, gowns & dresses to wear during your photo shoot.

With a private changing area, you can try on as many of the dresses as you wish to choose the perfect one for you. 

I have contacts of local Make up artists should you wish to have your hair and make up professionally done before your shoot.

If you are still un-decided about booking your maternity photo shoot - why not take advantage of this amazing opportunity.

For all ladies who pre-book their newborn baby photo shoot on or before 30 weeks pregnant, you will receive a complimentary mini maternity session at around 36 weeks.
Then simply view your baby bump pictures together with your newborn baby ones, and combine your favourite images into your chosen package.

Some of my client's opted for the complimentary mini maternity session option, and when they saw their images they were happy they had the option to do it as they would not have considered it otherwise and they are so glad they have these memories.

​Find out more CLICK HERE 

Sarah Mclean Photography
14a Berry Lane, Longridge PR3 3JA
01772784499

​It's that time of year again, and you want to update your family portrait.
Just in time for Father's Day
 
You may be thinking of booking a professional photographer to capture your portrait, or you may take it yourself with a selfie stick – however you decide to capture your family and memories, check out our quick tip guide on what to wear, so you can look your very best for your artwork.

• Wear solid coloured clothing. Loud colours and patterns will draw attention to your clothing, and not the subject. Remember darker colours are more slimming too! Try and avoid logo and slogan t-shirts, these will date and go out of fashion.
• Which colours shall I wear? If there is more than one person being photographed together, pick three colours that complement each other from similar and complimenting colour palettes.
• Choose sleeved tops, or at least sleeves to the elbows. No sleeves or short sleeve tops draws attention to arms.
• Plain dark socks. Inside the studio I do suggest going barefoot, or at least matching dark socks with everyone being photographed.
• Hairstyles. Style your hair as you normally would. Why? Often clients will try a ‘new do’ on the day of the photo shoot, and when they see their pictures – they are not happy with their hair. If you do fancy a new style for your photo shoot, try it out before or have a professional stylist appointment before your session.
• Jewellery. Keep jewellery minimalist so it doesn’t distract from the subject in the photo. Simple jewellery will remain timeless for generations.

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Looking for something special for his desk at work?

Our popular Father's Day Session's will be held on

Friday 12th May & Saturday 13th May
LIMITED slots available
£ 35

• Studio Photo shoot (up to 4 people)
• Framed Desk Print (Perfect for Dad's Desk)

EARLY BIRD BOOKINGS
For Bookings Booked on or before the 1st of May, you will receive an extra copy as a Mounted 8x6" print too! (perfect for Grand Parents)

Additional packages & gifts available

​click here to
BOOK NOW

Sarah McLean Photography
Newborn Baby & Family Photography Studio
14a Berry Lane (Above Christopher Moss)
Longridge
PR3 3JA

01772784499
​website: www.sarahmcleanphotography.co.uk

It's that time of year again to start planning family Christmas photo's, either for gifts, Christmas decor or just because. 

Why not take advantage of our Christmas Mini Sessions? Held exclusively on the 28th, 29th & 30th of October 2016 at our studio, on our beautiful Christmas Set.

All of the packages available include prints or images - so don't miss out! There are limited slots available and Slots are being taken - so booking is essential.  BOOK NOW:- 01772784499 or email me at: sarahmcleanphotography@live.co.uk

Mini sessions are ideal for giving the perfect gift to a loved one this year, or updating your holiday family portrait, sending personal Christmas cards out to friends and family. 

Don't miss out! secure your spot today with just a £20 non-refundable deposit (this is then discounted off your package, and the remainder due on the day).

Sarah McLean Photography
Studio:14a Berry Lane
Longridge
PR3 3JA

01772784499

www.sarahmcleanphotography.co.uk

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 :-)

​

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

Why not use the summer holidays to update your family portrait?

Take advantage of our fantastic offer, but be quick as spaces are limited.....

​Book Now : 07580128801