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Xmas mini sessions available to book now!

Christmas photoshoot, Mini sessions, Portraits

Yes, I know its early, but my loyal and persistent clients have convinced me to release the booking slots early for the 2022 Christmas mini photoshoots! Popular as ever these will almost certainly sell out again this year!

First backdrop for 2022 is the amazingly realistic ‘Toy Shop’

With a waggon full of pressies and toys this set up will look AMAZING on your Xmas cards this year. Its the larger of the 2 set ups so can accommodate your all important family photo if mom and dad want to join in for some festive fun!

The second of the two set ups is the ‘Christmas window’. With your best Xmas pj’s on and a pop of magic coming from your xmas story

Suitable for children 4 months+ and up to 5 family members maximum. This 30 min session includes outfit change between backdrops and editing of 10 images. These are put into an online gallery where you can download the images from your selected package!

Follow this booking link XMAS MINI’S for available Oct/Nov slots and package options

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What is a sitter session? – Beautiful baby photography

Portraits, Sitter session
sitting baby photography wooden bowl and hessian layer Dudley

A sitter session is probably my favourite age to photograph within your baby’s first year! Yes, I absolutely adore your newborns. But the smiles that I get from your baby around the time they start to sit up make my heart happy. This milestone session, for when baby is confidently sitting up alone but not yet on the move is usually captured between 6-10 months old. Their little personalities are starting to shine through. And well lets face it they are usually happier when they’ve started eating food too!

The sessions are simply styled, and include fun tummy time shots, quirky prop shots as well as more traditional portraits. For baby alone a 30 minute session is just enough time to capture beautiful images without losing their attention. Or if you would like to add in family and sibling images then I also offer a 1 hour session.

Tummy time baby sitter session, baby headband flower garland photographer Dudley Sandwell

What would I need to bring along?

I have a client wardrobe which is fully available for you to use! Rompers for both boys and girls, pant and hat sets for boys (as below) and head bands for girls too. I always like you to bring at least one outfit too and any other special items you may like to be included. Of course snacks, toys and even baby’s favourite music will also help to keep them happy for the duration of the session.

Sitter session baby boy photography Dudley Wolverhampton

All studio props and backdrops are available for your use. This can be discussed when booking if you have any specific preferences. We do as much baby is happy to do, its all baby led and they will be kept comfortable and safe throughout!

Sitter sessions start at just £149 including 10 digital images via download. If you had the SILVER or GOLD newborn session with Sugar Plum Photography you will also have a discount voucher of £25 or £50 to redeem to!

Take a look at full session details HERE

You can also request a client guide by emailing enquiries@sugarplumphotography.co.uk or using this CONTACT PAGE

Baby Photography | Sitter Session | Photography studio

Baby photoshoot | Family Photography | Award winning newborn and family photographer 

Studio within easy travel distance of Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Wednesbury, West Bromwich, Dudley, Halesowen, Sandwell, Stourbridge

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Christmas mini sessions available to book now!

Mini sessions, Portraits
robin christmas mini session

We all need to make the most of the build up to Christmas this year after enduring everything 2020 has thrown at us! So why not get the kids dressed up and get some beautiful new portraits to send to family and friends, make Christmas cards or just because you want them for yourself haha!!

The 2 set ups this year are detailed backdrops and far less props to make it safer and easily cleaned between sessions. Props that will be available for the bright white snowy backdrop a sledge for the little one to sit on and 3 giant gold baubles for them to play with! And with the vintage outdoor window backdrop a lamppost, crates to sit on and a robin to hold.

Available dates so far…

17th & 18th October

5th, 7th, 8th November

I may add later dates depending on the local lockdown situations. My Christmas mini sessions will be held in my home studio in Dudley so fully open with no restrictions at present! Yay!

Snow Photography

£75 includes 5 digital images and a snowflake photo tree decoration!

-Suitable for children sitting confidently unaided or with siblings able to old them safely.

-Max 3 children

-20 minute session

-10 digital images to choose from in an online gallery

-Option to purchase more digitals, prints or gifts

-£25 deposit to book a slot, £50 balance to be paid on the day

snowy scene christmas mini session

**Covid guidelines for your mini session**

-Where possible only one adult per child to attend

-You will be asked to remove shoes at the door 

-Hands sanitiser to be used on entry to my studio space 

-Masks to be worn by all adults for the duration of the shoot

-Minimal props to be used that are easily wipeable before the next session 

-White backdrop floor used is again cleaned between sessions

-Session limited to 20 minutes, leaving 40 minutes between for me to clean and air room.

-Please bring child in there outfit ready to shoot the white backdrop first and then wintery coats, hats, etc can be added to change it up for the outdoor scene.

-I may bring in use of a temperature gun on entry should I feel the need at the time.

-Please get in touch if you or anyone attending has any symptoms in the 5 days before your booking and I will postpone your session to a more suitable date. Likewise I would never work if I or a member of my household was ill.

-In the event of a local lockdown I will look to rearrange if that is not possible then a refund of the £25 deposit will be issued.

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christmas mini session dudley west midlands

Missed out on a newborn photo shoot due to the lockdown? Read on to see your session options….

Newborn photography, Portraits, Sitter session

Firstly well done all you new mommy’s for getting through the most magical and yet stressful time in your life without the help of family and friends by your side!! I truly can’t imagine what that must be like. But you can do this, mommy’s will always soldier on <3

If you had already looked into booking a newborn photography session then you will probably know that the best time to get those beautiful curled up sleepy shots is within the first 2 weeks of babies life, i usually offer mine til baby is 4 weeks old.

So what happens if you missed this timeframe due to the current unprecedented situation we find ourselves in??

There are 2 options depending on when we can get up and running again.

1. Take babies images ASAP

Be that 6 weeks, 12 weeks or even 5 months old you can get beautiful images of your baby and even get a few smiles thrown in too!

Unfortunately we may not get those posed newborn shots and we will get less variation in images, but with their big wide eyes and beautiful smiles will still make for a stunning gallery and would still include parent, sibling and family photo’s as required.

2. Wait until baby is sitting confidently, around 6-9 months

I absolutely LOVE sitter sessions, it one of my favourite ages to photograph! Your tiny newborn is now a chunky baby, sat up all oh so very proud of themselves. There smiles and interaction melt my heart! I usually go with 2/3 set ups for sitters and have a range of vintage style outfits that you can use along with a collection of simple props.

Again sibling and family photo’s can be included if required and we would book in around baby’s nap times to make sure we capture your little one at their happiest!

sitter session baby photo shoot

Both of these sessions would be priced as ‘Sitter Sessions’ please check HERE for pricing. Make sure to like and follow my Facebook and Instagram pages for some great re-opening deals too!

If you would like to get in as ASAP once the restrictions are lifted then please get in touch by either using the contact page above or FB/ Instagram message to let me know babies details and I can add you to my priority list.

#Stayhome #Staysafe and look forward to seeing you all on the other side…

Trudy xx

Cake Smash Sessions – What to expect!

Cake Smash, Portraits

So its coming up to your little ones first birthday, you’re considering a cake smash but your not sure what to expect, whether they will enjoy it or indeed behave or what you get for your money?? So heres an insight into a full cake smash session for you!

So where do we start? Each cake smash is different and is fully tailored to your taste whether that be something you’ve seen me do before or something a little different we between us will make a decision on what kind of colours/theme you would like for your little one. You can book a time to suit you depending on their naps etc to make sure they are at there happiest for there shoot. Firstly we will get some beautifully natural, timeless portraits of them which can take around 20 mins and usually amounts to 10 edited images for the gallery.

Then you can get them changed into there smash outfit (which you can bring along or i can supply depending what you want to go for) while i set up the backdrop and get out the cake to let the fun begin! I find shorts, rompers, dungarees and tutu’s are most popular and really are cute.

This Mamma wanted pastel rainbow colours so this is what we decided on…

We’ll get a pic with the backdrop and hopefully one with an intact cake lol before letting them free to get messy and eat! Don’t worry if they don’t seem too interested with spoons, balloons and some gentle encouragement they all soon get going. This usually lasts around 30 mins. And if they are polite with their cake, you can take the rest home too! You will be sent a gallery link within 1-3 weeks where you can view your professionally edited images.

As a mom myself I hate hidden costs, and A LOT of studio’s unfortunately offer free sessions with horrendous prices afterwards, thats why i always show my pricing in full with no surprises.

Included is the yummy cake, ALL images on USB and 3 10×8 mounted prints of your choice for the package price £269. Pay just £50 deposit to secure your session. You can get in touch using the contact page above and have these memories up in on your walls for years to come!

haden hill house wedding photography

Sian and Adam – Haden Hill House

wedding photography

When Sian got in touch to enquire about me photographing her wedding I was made up! I take my girls to the park in which Haden Hill House is situated all the time and they absolutely love it! Running through the woods and landscaped gardens and walking across the stone walls, often roaming around the house (which is also a museum) and feeding the ducks and squirrels.

On the big day itself Sian impressively did her own hair and make up and arrived in style in a vintage car. After entering the ceremony room to the star wars theme (can you spot the ring bearers??) with her beautiful ball gown dress just squeezing into the room which cosily holds 35 guests, Sian and Adam became Mr and Mrs Jones in front of close family and friends!

Inside the house itself, during the drinks reception we we’re able to make the most of the huge wooden staircase and windows and the many rooms for some bridal portraits and candid photos too.

Unfortunately on the day we couldn’t make it around a lot of the beautiful park due to the weather, or should i say torrential rain, but luckily we got outside for an hour or so which was long enough to capture some great shots of the new Mr and Mrs Jones and their nearest and dearest. And look at those beautiful autumn colours!

They continued the party at the Wilson Hall in Colley gate and what a party it was!

Here’s a peak at some of their gallery…

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haden hill house wedding photography
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haden hill house wedding photography staircase
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haden hill house wedding photography bride and groom
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haden hill house wedding photography groom
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haden hill house wedding photography
haden hill house wedding photography
haden hill house wedding photography
haden hill house wedding photography
haden hill house wedding photography
Himley Hall Wedding Photography Photographer veil

Leanne and Liam – Himley Hall, Dudley

Wedding photography

What a stunning venue for a summer wedding, and one that is quite familiar to me having been a bridesmaid here twice before for my brother and best friend! Himley Hall is a 18th century grade II listed country house which was once home to the Earl of Dudley and is now the perfect setting for getting hitched with its beautifully landscaped park perfect for photo’s.

Leanne and Liam went for a classic and elegant style with a laid back feel. Liam’s team supplied the blue and white colour theme and Leanne chose beautiful lilies as her main flower. With glorious sunshine all day it flowed from the ceremony and drinks to the VERY funny yet emotional speeches (thanks to Liam and his 2 best men) to a full on PARTY!

Thank you for letting me be a small part of your big day!

If you are getting married at Himley Hall or would like to discuss another venue with me please use the contact page above to get in touch.

Here’s a small selection of their gallery….

Himley Hall Wedding Photography Photographer
Himley Hall Wedding Photography Photographer
Himley Hall Wedding Photography Photographer
Himley Hall Wedding Photography Photographer
Himley Hall Wedding Photography Photographer
Himley Hall Wedding Photography Photographer
Himley Hall Wedding Photography Photographer bride
Himley Hall Wedding Photography Photographer groom
Himley Hall Wedding Photography Photographer ceremony
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Himley Hall Wedding Photography Photographer
Himley Hall Wedding Photography Photographer
Himley Hall Wedding Photography Photographer bridesmaids
Himley Hall Wedding Photography Photographer
Himley Hall Wedding Photography Photographer veil
Himley Hall Wedding Photography Photographer
Himley Hall Wedding Photography Photographer
Himley Hall Wedding Photography Photographer reception
Himley Hall Wedding Photography Photographer guest book
Himley Hall Wedding Photography Photographer
Himley Hall Wedding Photography Photographer speeches
Himley Hall Wedding Photography Photographer

Jenna and Paul- Moddershall Oaks Spa

Wedding photography

On 21/10/18 in an oak gazebo next to a picture perfect lake, Jenna and Paul tied the knot! To book for an outdoor wedding in mid October is brave but turned out perfectly! Right up until the wedding breakfast the weather held off and the morning even had a brilliant blue sky! Moddershall Oaks Spa, Staffordshire is a luxury spa retreat and wedding venue with amazing facilities and is a stunning wedding backdrop.

The flowers, candles, memories and details were all beautifully placed and with a acoustic guitarist playing, the ceremony was really romantic.

After relaxed, natural couples portraits round the lake and the usual drinks and speeches they threw in a game of Mr and Mrs hosted by one of the bridesmaids too. Just a little bit amusing!!

With face painting and balloon animals to keep the little ones (and some big ones) quiet, the day was a huge success.

Was a pleasure to photograph your day, here’s a snippet of what was captured…

Trudy xx

 

 

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Sian and John – The Hundred House

wedding photography, Wedding photography

13/10/18 was the day Sian and John got married in this amazingly quirky venue, and I got to photograph the venue me and my better half will be getting married in next May!

And it proved to me that I’ve definitely booked the right place for us! The Hundred House, Norton which is between Bridgnorth and Telford is a delight from the renovated barn where the wedding takes place, to the secret gardens you can explore which are the perfect photo backdrop, this place is full of character and with the bedrooms having swings in them well that’s just the icing on the cake!!

 

The day before Sian and John tied the knot storm callum had sent rain sideways across much of the country but amazingly they had no rain after their ceremony and we could make full use of the venues gardens for their photos. To say John doesn’t like having his picture taken we managed 15 minutes of couples photos which was more than enough to keep the mrs happy and get some beautiful portraits.

Chasing the children round the garden giving them there own personal photoshoot and capturing the evening party getting going into full swing while waiting for the groom to brave the first dance was so much fun.

Thanks for having me, I’m a little in love with your photos….

candid shot, documentary photography

Wedding photography – Preparation is key!!

wedding photography

To ensure the story of your big day is captured perfectly from start to finish with all the little details in between, everything is carefully checked, re-checked and passed under my beady eye to ensure all goes smoothly.

And i’m not just talking about the equipment (although that is quite essential!) but going through the booking forms and notes from meetings with brides and grooms who want those perfect shots to remember their big day, and creating a timeline as to put myself in exactly the right place at the right time to capture all those beautiful and crazy fun moments as they unfold.

Its the real love, the real laughs, the real cries and those downright crazy dance moves that we need to remember when were old and grey showing the great grandkids that we were young hip and cool once that we don’t want to miss!

Getting to know each client a little helps me to understand what is important to each one, whether that be the decor details they’ve spent days on or someones relatives who they don’t get to see too often, jewellery that been passed down or just wanting me to document each moment informally in the background as they are a little camera shy the list is endless but each thing is equally important to each person.

You need to be confident that your photographer knows you well enough to give you what you want from your photos and that includes giving them all the big and small details alike to ensure nothing is missed.

All that said none of that can be done without the right gear, and lots of it! I need to be ready for every eventuality which requires a lot of carriage, but essential with the British weather and dark churches to contend with! Spending hours charging and checking all equipment in the days before making sure all is battle ready for the big day ahead… I seriously need to invest in a trolley for the sake of my back as this isn’t all i lug around ha!

To all those just engaged, happy wedding planning, enjoy every minute it’ll be over in a flash….

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