With Halloween just around the corner, I thought I'd collate some awesome baby and parent costume ideas! Halloween is one of the best holidays don't you think? Are you going to dress up with your little one? For baby costumes idea, click here! (please note: these are not my images, for the original sources, click here) #newbornphotographer #newbornphotographerleicester #newbornphotographerleicestershire #newbornphotographerloughborough #newbornphotographersileby #newbornphoto

With Halloween just around the corner, I thought I'd collate some awesome baby costume ideas! Halloween is one of the best holidays don't you think? I'm going to make a costume for my daughter who will be 2 months old on Halloween, what are you dressing your little one up as? For baby and parent costumes idea, click here! (please note: these are not my images, for the original sources, click here) #newbornphotographer #newbornphotographerleicester #newbornphotographerleiceste

How did you find labour? If it was a doddle and you have no complaints, then wow, seriously good for you! But this is reality and let's face it, labour isn't pretty, it isn't easy, and it doesn't come without it's down-falls. Although you get something absolutely AMAZING at the end of it, the actual giving birth thing is bloomin' horrible. And post-birth traumatic stress and post natal depression are way more common than you may think, so never be afraid to speak up. Everyone

Okay so it's only September, and I'm always that person that moans about seeing Christmas decor in the shops when you can still wear a t-shirt outdoors. Seems a little odd thinking about Christmas so soon doesn't it? But I bet every single year you can't believe how quickly it comes round, right? So that's why this year I'm offering these amazing mini sessions in plenty of time, to get done and dusted before the manic Christmas rush. Photographing your beautiful babies in Oct

With the weather getting warmer by the day (although this is England, so it may snow tomorrow), I know how uncomfortable it can be for you pregnant ladies. As if you're not hot and bothered enough on the cooler days, the sun beaming down doesn't help things does it? I imagine everybody around you is so happy about the great weather, can't wait to whip their shorts out and begin getting some summer tan. Yet you're there avoiding every possible ray, air con on full blast, and

Each and every one of my clients are amazing, and I'm extremely grateful for every single one of you. Without you choosing me to capture those magical memories of your babies, I wouldn't be able to do the job I love. To show how much I appreciate you, and to give a little something back, I've created a referral program so you can earn some freebies, and who doesn't look freebies!? This means every time you recommend one of your friends to use my services, whether it be for ma

It was very exciting this morning, waking up to view the April IPPN (Independent Professional Photographers Network) competition results, I was so happy to find out I've been honoured the SILVER award for the maternity category. If you have followed my Facebook page or blog for a while, you'll know that I have won four bronze awards with IPPN this year, but this was my first ever silver, yey! Many thanks to my amazing client Danielle who is the lovely model in this image. #ne

As you may know, I offer three types of maternity photoshoots, I offer standard pregnancy photography, maternity milk baths, and flour sessions. All three are equally as beautiful, but I will explain the difference below so you can decide which package best suits you and your style. These are the maternity photography packages I offer: And here's the difference... Regular maternity photoshoot This is your everyday bump photoshoot, the standard images you imagine when you thin

There is a post that went viral about a 'birth photographer' refusing to photograph a c-section saying it's not birth. Some of you may have seen it doing its rounds, see below. It genuinely upset me to think somebody wouldn't consider a c-section a real birth, whether it be planned or emergency, it is absolutely a birth. I do not consider it in any way, shape or form the 'easy option' or 'cutting corners' as this photographer states. It's just a different form of birth, and d

I bang on about newborn safety A LOT, but I'm not sorry. Creating awareness for risking the life of baby can not be said enough. Parents who see these images coo over them, and want them for their own baby. Which is great until they ask a photographer who may not be qualified to carry out these poses, but will attempt them anyway. Photographers may also see these images and aspire to re-create them, again which is fine IF they take out the necessary training to do this safely

Wow what a year 2016 has been here at Inspirique. A lot has happened for the business this year, in January I moved from Melton Mowbray to Sileby and opened up my brand new baby photography studio. At the end of June I decided to leave my full time graphic design job to focus on my photography business full time as of July, which was the best thing I ever did! Every single month I'm becoming more and more busy, meeting so many new clients. And I am now in an amazing position

It's videos like this that parents or amateur photographers see and try to re-create, and it's SO dangerous, I can't stress this enough. Yes this is going to be a such a cute photo, but IT IS NOT SAFE!! Click to view - https://www.facebook.com/350513791642076/videos/1543721518987958 A baby is not supposed to be balanced holding it's own head up. You can see in this video above it's a matter of seconds before she starts to fall, what if she startled during that and landed wron

🎅🌟❄⛄🎄🎁 CHRISTMAS 🎁 🎄⛄❄🌟🎅 It may seem early, but soon it'll be too late!! These mini sessions are the perfect gift this Christmas, what relative doesn't love an amazing photograph of the little people in their lives? Make things easy for yourself this year, all you have to do is have a sit down and eat some freshly baked Christmas goods, and I'll do the hard work! These mini sessions will be running throughout October only. I've added in a few more dates due to popular

Okay so it's only September, and I'm always that person that moans about seeing Christmas decor in the shops when you can still wear a t-shirt outdoors. BUT, to allow myself enough time to photograph you lovely lot, get galleries edited and the photos back to you within plenty of time, the photoshoots will be taking place in October, so there's no crazy mad rush and panic about receiving photos on time, Christmas is stressful enough as it is! If you follow me on Facebook you'

Newborns are newborn for what seems like a second, and capturing the first magical moments of your baby's life is irreplaceable. They're only this small once so create these memories while you can... 👶 SaveSaveSave SaveSaveSave #newbornphotographer #newbornphotographerleicester #newbornphotographerleicestershire #newbornphotographerloughborough #newbornphotographersileby #newbornphotographereastmidlands #newbornphotography #newbornphotographyleicester #newbornphotographyleic

Those who have followed me for a while know how much I bang on about newborn safety, I like to mention it a lot to create as much awareness of it as possible as I take the safety of my little clients very seriously. It may surprise you to know that the newborn photography industry is completely unregulated (which is worrying), so photographers like myself who think safety is key, have to take it upon ourselves to be trained and educated on how to ensure those beautiful images

On Wednesday 3rd August I had the most amazing experience. I witnessed and photographed this gorgeous little man being brought into the world.. I may have cried a little too! Here we are, the face behind Inspirique and baby Alexander at just an hour old. I've created a slideshow story for the birth of baby Alexander James Thomas Beswick, born on August 3rd at 14:24 in Leicester Royal Infirmary's maternity unit, weighing 8lb10.5oz. Here it is... *WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT - The

For the second month running I'm very happy to announce I've won another bronze award with IPPN. Last month was for my Maternity photography, and this month beautiful 6 day old Rosie with her Daddy won the prize. I absolutely love this image myself, isn't it strange how we fall in love with our clients photographs? #newbornphotographer #newbornphotographerleicester #newbornphotographerleicestershire #newbornphotographerloughborough #newbornphotographersileby #newbornphotograp

I quite often get asked to see behind the scenes of my set ups, so here's a quick pull back video I created earlier today. The studio always starts off tidy, but 10 minutes in you'd never think so! The fan was an absolute must on a day like today. There's a reason I didn't keep the sound on this, I don't think you'd appreciate the singing and silly noises from me & Mum! What a cute model hey!? Photo's to follow, keep an eye out on my Facebook page here!! :D Trousers by Binxie

We moan when it's cold, we moan when it's hot.. But that's British weather for you hey? As these mini heatwaves are rare in England, it's great for the tan and BBQ's, but quite a worry for parents as children and babies can't handle it like we can. Newborns can overheat extremely quickly, and this can potentially lead to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Older babies can become restless, develop sun stroke and of course get burnt, much much quicker than an adult will. Chec