tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:23:14 +0000Northamptonshire Maternity and Newborn photographer | wendy grant photographydog portraiturestoryboardscatchlight collectivenewscommercial photographs | wendy grant photography northamptonshirelive at homefeatured photographersgalleriesmore than just a mother blogbabies and toddlersNorthamptonshire Baby and Children's photographer | wendy grant photographyPhotography Gift CertificatesProfessional Photographer magazinecustom fine art wedding photographyNorthamptonshire Baby and Children's photographertwinsTHINK PINK PhotographypressClick Collectiveshooting shutterbettynewbornnewborn photographer Londonsneak peeksbest maternity pregnancy photographer ukchildren and teensCount the Kicksspecial offersweddingsbump and babydog photographer northamptonshireNorthampton Wedding Photographerstyle my babyfamily traditionsdomestic violenceExhibitionsdogsdisability and community artscustom photographyFB followersmaternitychildrens shoeboxwendy grant photography northamptonshirebirth art cafeThomas's Fundportfolio innovation centreNorthamptonshire Maternity and Newborn photographerEtsywww.wendygrantweddings.co.ukdomestic abuseWorkshopsChristmas tree decorationsfine art booksArts and Healthfine art photographyteensAngels and Fishesprecious memoriescompetitionsNorthamptonshire Maternity, Pregnancy, newborn and family lifestyle photography from fine art portraiture and weddings photographer Wendy Grant. Covering Northamptonshire , Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire. Leicestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and London.http://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)Blogger244125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969.post-775503929856374906Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:22:00 +00002012-01-23T18:22:33.460Zbabies and toddlersbump and babyNorthamptonshire Maternity and Newborn photographer | wendy grant photographynewbornJust a little sneak peek from the weekend session with A and R's gorgeous little family. Anya is 7 weeks' old and every bit as beautiful as her older sister and brother. More photos coming soon  . . . http://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2012/01/newborn-baby-photographer-milton-keynes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969.post-3532904053075135714Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:40:00 +00002012-01-09T14:05:07.402Zbump and babyNorthamptonshire Maternity and Newborn photographer | wendy grant photographynewborn photographer LondonmaternitynewbornI'm so pleased to be able to show you some of my favourite photos from this Bump & Baby photo shoot in Putney! We had a great maternity shoot at the end of September when the weather was kind and we also ventured down by the river, and an amazing newborn shoot when Anika was just a few days old. She is beautiful and was an absolute poppet! I was in my element capturing her in a variety of ways http://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2012/01/welcome-anika-newborn-photographer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969.post-2898064231163924432Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:38:00 +00002012-01-06T23:16:04.411ZNorthamptonshire Baby and Children's photographer | wendy grant photographybabies and toddlersnewborngalleriesWhilst I recommend scheduling your newborn photoshoot within the first two weeks after your baby's birth, especially if you're looking for the iconic curled up, sleeping images, there is no hard and fast rule about when you should book. Generally your baby will begin to lose her foetal curl after 7 days and will be much more alert from 4 weeks. A little older at 6 weeks, Poppy barely slept duringhttp://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2012/01/welcome-poppy-baby-photographer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969.post-2712728021220482179Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:49:00 +00002012-01-04T12:49:57.036ZNorthampton Wedding PhotographernewsProfessional Photographer magazineNorthamptonshire Baby and Children's photographer | wendy grant photographyClick CollectivepressWhat a lovely way to start the New Year! I'm still very excited that one of my photographs has been selected by Professional Photographer magazine and published in their January edition. Some of you may remember this beautiful little girl from the sneak peek of a maternity photoshoot that I did towards the end of last year and that blog post is coming soon. Written by Boo from Eliza Boo http://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2012/01/published-in-professional-photographer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969.post-489465519093782961Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:32:00 +00002012-01-06T23:16:29.557ZNorthamptonshire Baby and Children's photographer | wendy grant photographybabies and toddlersnewborngalleriesNow that we've welcomed in the New Year and everyone's had their Christmas presents, I'm able to share some more photographs from Layla's newborn photoshoot with her big brother Max. Layla was a little older than Max was at his newborn session as their Mummy and Daddy wanted lots of photographs of Layla with her eyes open, and at almost 6 weeks old, she was more alert than a brand new baby and http://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2012/01/welcome-layla-newborn-photographer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969.post-4554826292769311457Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:50:00 +00002011-12-29T13:50:32.250ZnewsNorthamptonshire Baby and Children's photographer | wendy grant photographyChristmas tree decorationsfamily traditionsEvery family has its own way of celebrating special events and occasions such as Christmas. We always like to have a 1,000 piece jigsaw on the go during the festivities and visit the cinema on Boxing Day; and it's become a family tradition to buy a Christmas decoration for the tree each year, recounting the stories behind them as we put the tree up. One of our very special decorations is a littlehttp://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2011/12/alternative-christmas-story-wendy-grant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969.post-3666785871760367688Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:34:00 +00002012-01-06T23:17:54.599Zsneak peeksbump and babyNorthamptonshire Maternity and Newborn photographer | wendy grant photographymaternitygalleriesAlthough I photograph older children and teens, I especially love maternity shoots ~ after all we're not pregnant that many times in our lifetime so it's really something to celebrate! Not everyone wants to bear all. It takes confidence and a great deal of trust in your photographer. This one of my absolute favourites from Saturday's session. A big thank you to V and M for allowing me to share http://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2011/12/its-all-about-bump-maternity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969.post-4785249260648051014Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:47:00 +00002012-01-06T23:17:18.502Zchildren and teensNorthamptonshire Baby and Children's photographer | wendy grant photographygalleriesIt's a while since I photographed my youngest son and he has been asking me to do a session with him for some time now. This afternoon's walk at Sywell with my grand daughter and our elderly labrador presented the perfect opportunity ~ a place we often visit as a family and where I've met with clients in the past. This is one of my favourites . . . I'm so pleased that I took my camera with me as http://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2011/11/children-teens-photographer-northampton.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969.post-6990627569398993828Sat, 26 Nov 2011 13:54:00 +00002011-11-26T13:54:28.600ZPhotography Gift CertificatesnewsNorthamptonshire Baby and Children's photographer | wendy grant photographyWhy not give a little photo love this Christmas and buy a gift voucher? Your voucher is valid for 6 months and is a truly wonderful, lasting gift to receive. For more information about my services please visit my website, call me on 01604 779 020 or 07815 542 253 or complete my online booking form selecting the GIFT VOUCHER option. http://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2011/11/news-give-some-photo-love-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969.post-5050345495578173721Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +00002011-11-24T19:27:18.045Znewswendy grant photography northamptonshireNorthamptonshire Maternity and Newborn photographer | wendy grant photographyfine art photographyWhilst lots of my clients order printed portraits, canvases and individually designed handmade albums, there is always a call for high resolution digital negatives as well. Until recently I have always supplied these on a CD and have been looking for a better way to present them. I'm very excited to introduce to you to my beautiful wooden USB sticks and custom made boxes! They're going down well.http://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2011/11/news-digital-negatives-wendy-grant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969.post-1695130456072142819Sun, 06 Nov 2011 10:31:00 +00002012-01-06T23:17:18.505Zchildren and teenssneak peeksnewsbump and babyNorthamptonshire Maternity and Newborn photographer | wendy grant photographymaternitygalleriesJust a very quick sneak peek from yesterday's maternity session with A and R and their lovely family. They are expecting their third baby in December and I can't wait for the newborn session! http://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2011/11/bump-baby-photographer-milton-keynes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969.post-2070733037917490666Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:56:00 +00002012-01-06T23:16:29.560Zsneak peeksbabies and toddlersNorthamptonshire Maternity and Newborn photographer | wendy grant photographygalleriesAt six weeks old Poppy is one of the most well travelled young babies that I've come across ~ flying over from Ireland to visit family and friends, I was pleased that Poppy was able to find time in her busy schedule for her first photoshoot. The shawl that she is wearing is very special as it was a gift from her great grandmother that I'm sure is destined to become a family heirloom. Aren't thosehttp://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2011/11/welcome-poppy-baby-photographer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969.post-664152558960575535Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:12:00 +00002011-11-02T15:12:39.880Znewsdisability and community artsdomestic abusedomestic violencewendy grant photography northamptonshireThank you to Inter-Action MK for inviting me back to photograph the final set of doors created as part of their Opening Doors project. Working towards breaking down barriers that come between people who experience domestic abuse and the support that is available to them, doors have also been created in conjunction with Moving Forward, a prevention project for young people. Not only do the doors http://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2011/11/opening-doors-from-hurt-to-hope-inter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969.post-7775268754397686121Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:20:00 +00002012-01-06T23:18:19.943Zsneak peeksNorthamptonshire Maternity and Newborn photographer | wendy grant photographynewborngalleriesMax showed off his cars and proudly introduced me to his beautiful sister Layla yesterday, whom looks just like he did at that age. At five and a half weeks, Layla is a wee bit older than Max was at his newborn session, but her mummy and daddy deliberately scheduled the shoot so that we could capture Layla more awake. Thank you for your hospitality A and T ~ it was really lovely to see you all http://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2011/10/welcome-layla-newborn-photographer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969.post-4028473735894833046Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:47:00 +00002012-01-06T23:17:18.507Zchildren and teensNorthamptonshire Baby and Children's photographer | wendy grant photographychildrens shoeboxgalleriesDo you remember Ellen and her lovely family who had their photoshoot a week after moving to their new home? Well these are a few a my favourites from last month's session ~ they are all black and white as the first session I did with Ellen's family in 2008 was in this format. The house still has lots of original features including a beautiful full length sash window on the ground floor and http://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2011/10/childrens-photographer-northamptonshire.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969.post-200532871536214956Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:20:00 +00002011-10-05T20:07:01.044+01:00weddingsnewsNorthamptonshire Baby and Children's photographer | wendy grant photographyNorthamptonshire Maternity and Newborn photographer | wendy grant photographyfine art booksI'm very proud to be offering a beautiful new range of handmade, individually designed albums to my weddings and portraiture clients. I first met Stewart, a photographer himself and the inspiration behind Folio, last January at a trade show in London and absolutely loved his albums. 100% made in the UK and with fabulous green credentials, gorgeous fine art paper and outstanding quality ~ I just http://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2011/10/new-contemporary-albums-wendy-grant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969.post-6063097471766122914Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:51:00 +00002012-01-06T23:18:19.946ZnewsNorthamptonshire Maternity and Newborn photographer | wendy grant photographynewborngalleriesI just want to say a really big THANK YOU to Debs at  Belle Bebes for featuring some of my work on your fantastic blog, which showcases the prettier side of having babies ~ creative nursery design, cute clothes awesome toys and lots more ~ it's a great read! And thank you too to my lovely clients for agreeing to double exposure on the Internet. The session that is featured is Welcome To Eleanor, http://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2011/09/thank-you-to-belle-bebes-for-featuring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969.post-5486053822929815398Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:00:00 +00002012-01-06T23:17:18.509Zchildren and teenssneak peeksNorthamptonshire Baby and Children's photographer | wendy grant photographychildrens shoeboxgalleriesWhen you buy a new house most likely the last thing on your mind is to schedule a photoshoot. Not Ellen, whom runs Children's Shoebox! They'd only had the keys one week so some of the rooms still had bare plaster walls and old wallpaper remnants on the floor but it was a magical setting. Although it's more posed than my regular style, I just love the expressions on the children's faces in this http://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2011/09/childrens-photographer-northamptonshire.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969.post-8355413830905434145Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:41:00 +00002012-01-06T23:17:18.512Zchildren and teenssneak peeksNorthamptonshire Baby and Children's photographer | wendy grant photographyprecious memoriesfine art photographygalleriesThere are so many of these I love it's hard to choose! Saturday's creative session with Glenda, whom runs Precious Memories, has been on the cards for so long that I was bursting with excitement when I finally got to meet her and her beautiful family! Glenda has the most amazing barn nearby complete with massive haybales ~ in fact her house and garden are a photographer's dream ~ so a spot of http://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2011/08/precious-memories-childrens.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969.post-3802554897121367049Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +00002012-01-06T23:16:29.562ZPhotography Gift CertificatesnewsNorthamptonshire Baby and Children's photographer | wendy grant photographybabies and toddlersExhibitionsArts and HealthgalleriesAre you expecting a baby? Or do you know anyone whom is expecting one? If you're thinking about booking a bump and/or newborn photo shoot, or giving a bump & baby photo shoot gift voucher,  there's still time to see my Bumps & Baby work close up at Milton Keynes Hospital! I'm exhibiting in the MK Arts for Health changing exhibition space, very appropriately, by the Maternity Ward on level 2 abovehttp://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2011/08/bump-baby-photographer-milton-keynes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969.post-6706227458592802383Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:36:00 +00002012-01-06T23:18:19.949Zsneak peeksNorthamptonshire Maternity and Newborn photographer | wendy grant photographyfine art photographynewborngalleriesAt four weeks old Eleanor is a bit older than her big sister when I took Tallulah's newborn photographs but she was every bit as gorgeous! And Tallulah has grown into the most beautiful little girl too! I would happily travelled to the Isle of Wight where this lovely couple live now, but as they were coming back to visit family in Bedfordshire was able to do Eleanor's newborn session there. M http://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2011/08/welcome-to-eleanor-newborn-photographer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969.post-5570983642812602635Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:32:00 +00002012-01-06T23:17:18.515Zcommercial photographs | wendy grant photography northamptonshirechildren and teensstyle my babywendy grant photography northamptonshiregalleriesI just love it when mummies get creative and set up their own businesses! One of my clients is doing exactly that and hired me to take some lifestyle photographs for her website, which will be definitely one to look out for. The right location was a key factor for this shoot and as K will be operating mainly in London I met her and the children there at her aunt's last Thursday. I've photographedhttp://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2011/08/style-my-baby-commercial-shoot-wendy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969.post-4663282226966916571Sat, 02 Jul 2011 08:02:00 +00002011-09-16T12:30:30.526+01:00sneak peeksdog photographer northamptonshiredogsdog portraiturewendy grant photography northamptonshirefine art photographyspecial offersI've been looking forward to photographing five year old Henry for weeks and immediately fell in love with him! This gorgeous Shar Pei's owner ~ D ~ tells me that as a breed Shar Pei's are renowned for sleeping a lot, but in between naps Henry enjoys playing with his soft toys; and it wasn't long before he was doing just that. Dog portraiture sessions last about one and a half hours and normally http://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2011/07/well-hello-henry-dog-photographer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969.post-110005455929537251Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:01:00 +00002012-01-06T23:16:29.565Zchildren and teenssneak peeksNorthamptonshire Baby and Children's photographer | wendy grant photographybabies and toddlersgalleriesIt's always really lovely when my clients rebook and I never cease to be amazed at how much the children grow in between sessions. At Saturday's family photoshoot with two of her cousens, Frankie was barely recognisable from her newborn session in September! K bought a Mother's Day gift voucher for her Mum so that A could have all her grandchildren photographed together. It's sometimes difficult http://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2011/06/havent-they-grown-baby-childrens.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680453213202858969.post-5147133325855819725Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:27:00 +00002012-01-06T23:18:19.952Zsneak peeksbump and babyNorthamptonshire Maternity and Newborn photographer | wendy grant photographyfine art photographynewborngalleriesYesterday was a first for me! In all the years I've been photographing newborns I've never come across a midwife during the session. Of course it was no problem ~ whilst waiting for the midwife to check over this dainty little lady and her mummy I was catching up with Isobelle's daddy and grandma. And afterwards was plied with coffee and truly yummy cake! These are some of my favourites ~ you http://www.pregnancyandnewbornphotographer.com/2011/06/welcome-to-isabelle-rose-newborn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy Grant Photography)0