Childrens photographer In Coventry
We all know how children grow and change so quickly throughout the years. Blink and you have a teenager on your hands, blink again, they are no longer a child but an adult going out off into the big wide world. There are many regrets in life but no one has ever regretted investing in their family’s photographs. You need something to remember these fleeting times. A reminder of days gone by and what use to be. Portraits to pass down to the generations that follow.
What to expect.
Sessions are tailored to your preference. We will discuss your preferred colour scheme prior to your session and the studio will be prepared in advance for your arrival so that once you arrive all we have to do is get on with the session. If your children are young I will work quite swiftly so that your little one doesn’t get bored. Keeping their attention is key in this session if your little ones are small!
Children will love visiting the Coventry studio which is equipped with all sorts of goodies and toys to help your little blessings to get in the model portrait spirit! I usually ask you to bring snacks and drinks for the little ones as I tend to work at the baby’s/child’s pace. I will book out up to two hours of studio time allowing plenty of time not to rush. Children and babies will definitely let us know when they have had enough. Sessions for this age can last anything from an hour to two hours depending on how much your child is happy to continue.
During this session, I will ask you to bring a few different outfit changes. Choosing the right clothing is important, outfits that are timeless tend to work best. I have a range of outfits that you can choose from but I also ask you to bring in a selection of clothes with you. Plain colours tend to be the better option rather than modern bright patterns and colours. Denim dungarees look great for boys with either just a plain white vest or nothing underneath.
If you have anything special in mind that you would like or preferred colours of backdrops or styles then please let me know before the date of the session. I use various different backdrops and will include a range of black and white images to choose from. Parent shots are also included in this session.
AMAZING
We had a newborn photo shoot with Maxine and it was amazing. Maxine was so friendly and helpful (and very patient as we had a baby who wouldn’t go to sleep) we have absolutely amazing photos and we loved every minute of it. Would highly recommend. Thankyou Maxine xx
PRICING
To reserve your session a fee of £50 is required to secure your date. Images and products are sold separately, see below for some example packages.
The session fee covers:
The time in the studio with a fully insured, professional trained specialist photographer.
My creative talent and expertise with over 12 years of experience.
Up to two hours of studio time
Use of props and outfits.
Parent shots are included.
Face-to-face personal viewing appointment of your images approximately 10 to 18 days after your session.
THE SUPREME COLLECTIONS
COLLECTION 1
- All edited images
- Facebook timeline cover
- Choose from either:
- Any size canvas up to 30 x 20, or;
- 16 x 12 mounted and framed print
- personalised keepsake box containing 10 prints
- Free sitting up session worth £50
£599
COLLECTION 2
- All edited images
- A slideshow to music
- Facebook timeline cover
- Choose from your favourite (20 x 16) wall art from the medium classic range
- A personalised keepsake box containing 10 prints
- £100 towards wall art
- Free sitting up session worth £50 and £100 off sitter packages
£799
COLLECTION 3
- All edited images
- A slideshow to music
- Facebook timeline cover
- Any item of wall art
- 10 x 10 deluxe album
- A personalised keepsake box containing 10 prints
- £100 towards wall art
- Free sitting up session with five downloadable images
£1099
DIGITAL ONLY BUNDLES
BUNDLE 1
5 Digital Images
£299
BUNDLE 2
10 Digital Images
£399
BUNDLE 3
Full Gallery
£499
THE GALLERY
GORGEOUS
Thank you so much to Maxine for our newborn photoshoot, she has the patience of a saint and was amazing at settling our baby and getting us the most beautiful pictures, she has the most gorgeous props and outfits for every style you would like and we couldn’t have asked for anything better!
WALL ART
CLASSIC WALL ART
You can select any of the following sizes from the classic wall art collection should you prefer all of your images along with quality-assured beautiful products. This includes mounted frames, framed canvas, orb acrylics, our popular multi-aperture frames and wooden blocks.
Small classic wall art ~ 16 x 12 from £239
Medium classic wall art ~ 20 x 16 from £349
Large classic wall art ~ 30 x 20 from £469
We also provide a selection of the highest quality and eye-catching signature products starting from £349
Products can be seen on display in the studio and the viewing room.
Product credit can also be purchased by families and friends prior to the session (ideal gift at baby showers) or by yourself throughout the time leading up to your session. The entire experience of a portrait session with Maxine Sarah Photography should be entirely stress-free. Get in touch if you would like to know more.
EXCEPTIONAL
Maxine did newborn shoots for both my children and her images were exceptional. She is one of the best newborn photographers out there and we were very fortunate to have her capture these precious moments in life.
How should we prepare for our session?
If your session is for older babies and young children please make sure they are well-rested and have had their naps. A tired baby/child is not a happy one!
Make sure they are not hungry. Give them their breakfast or lunch before you arrive. I always ask parents to bring along a picnic-style packed lunch with snacks and drinks. It can be hungry and thirsty work in front of the camera. Tip ~ Remember to pack things that are ‘clean food’ not messy.
For children old enough to understand please talk to them and explain what to expect when they are in the studio beforehand. Talk about me more as a friend rather than a photographer so that they will feel more relaxed and comfortable during their session. Children feel a lot more comfortable if they understand what is about to happen in new situations. Let them know how happy and excited you are about your session and how special and important it is to you. Many parents make a day of it and plan something special to do after their photoshoots such as an outing to the park or going somewhere for their favourite meal or ice cream. We are lucky to have some great restaurants and ice cream places just around the corner from the studio.
What do I need to bring?
Bring some toys that are familiar and are a comfort for the baby/child. We may not need to use them but if we do they can also be a lovely memory to capture in a photograph.
While I have a selection of outfits for most ages I will ask you to bring along a selection of clothing for your little ones. It’s better to come well prepared with a large selection for us to choose from rather than not enough. Colour co-ordinate outfits for family photos. They dont have to all be the same colour but complimenting colours work well. No logos or overly patterned clothing. These tend to detract from the Tip ~ please iron clothes. I can’t edit out creases in clothes. If you are investing in a professional photoshoot it’s worth putting in the effort with the little details. Creased clothes do not look good on camera.
What do you need to know?
Tell me about your baby/child. Tell me about their likes and dislikes, favourite nursery rhymes or music. (I will make sure I download it and have them playing in the background) Let me know what makes them smile. I am blessed to have a natural way with children and love chatting away with them. Even the quietest of children will usually feel comfortable and happily chat away with me. I also have lot of experience with children with additional needs so please don’t worry if you think your child will not cope with a session. I can tailor the session to your child’s needs.
During the session
During the photo session, most parents will knock themselves out trying to get their baby/child to smile. Please don’t worry. Natural smiles are the best and we will always achieve this even with the most serious of children. I like the baby/child to focus on me behind the camera. When a baby/child is looking directly at the camera these are my favourite and best shots. If you are jumping around in the background trying to get your baby/child to smile the child will automatically look at you away from the camera. I like a gallery to contain not only smiles but thoughtful and serious expressions. You want your photoshoot to reflect your baby/child’s personality. This is what I love to capture. Tip ~ just relax and let the photographer lead. I will always ask you for your help if I need it. 🙂
Bribery is fine!
Reward system. I think bribery is a great tool to be used in the studio! Lolly pops, favourite sweeties, fruit (if that’s your thing) all work really well to achieve your desired results! Normal parenting can resume once the session is finished!
Stay positive and relaxed
Stay positive and relaxed. Babies and children can pick up on your anxiety and stress. I can’t stress enough how much I want you to relax and enjoy your time. Nothing should be stressful, just relax and enjoy your time. If your child is having a ‘moment’ we will let them have it! My own child has additional needs, he has autism and is non-verbal along with a learning difficulty and extreme behavioural challenges. We have been through the most stressful situations you can imagine whilst out and about. Nothing that happens in the photo studio even comes close to stressful so please don’t worry about your child having a moment or not playing ball. I will be relaxed at all times and I want you to feel the same.
Enjoy the moment. This is you loving and enjoying your time with your family. This is our time to capture special memories and create beautiful images for you to have and keep forever.
What should we wear
Please no logos! Logos will not look good and are not timeless and please no jogging bottoms for men.
The aim is to colour coordinate. You don’t have to stick to the exact same colours but be mindful to stick to the same colour palette. Some ideas can be found just below
Enjoy the moment. This is you loving and enjoying your time with your family. This is our time to capture special memories and create beautiful images for you to have and keep forever.
