My friend Emma introduced me to Captured by Samira when she had photographs done of her newborn Matilda. I was blown away by her pictures so booked us in for 26th June, although this could have been moved if Sebastian had been late.
Sebastian arrived on 20th June, so was just 6 days old when we had the photo shoot in Samira's studio at her home just outside Bournemouth, Dorset. Our first challenge was that Sebastian hated being naked, so we found it really hard to keep him asleep with no clothes on. Even covering him in a blanket didn't work, as he would wake up as soon as it was removed.
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| Samira in action |
Samira was brilliant with Sebastian, and rocked him back to sleep again and again. He may have christened her a few times too, but it didn't phase her at all and as Sebastian detested being naked so much, we decided to have him photographed with some of her gorgeous snuggly blankets.
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| Using props |
The whole shoot took around 4 hours, as a lot of patience is required and we had to stop for a few milk top ups for Sebastian, and tea top ups for us! We did have a comfy sofa to sit on and even CBeebies on for Eliza.
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| Eliza lends a hand |
Samira used lots of props and we were even encouraged to bring our own too. She was also more than happy for us to take snapshots on our phones and we got a taster photograph sent to us later that day!
The whole session was relaxed and informal, with everything timed to suit Sebastian. Samira makes sure she only books in one shoot per day so things are not hurried, although she did squeeze us in for a family photograph in the school holidays.
If you want to view my finished photo's, check out my G+ page here, but I shall leave you with a few of my favourites.
The family shots I had of all 6 children are fabulous too. I cannot wait to go back for a Cake Smash when he turns 1.
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| The Family |
For more information about Samira and the newborn photoshoot, you can like her on facebook and follow her on twitter @samiracaptured.
How gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteLovely! I wish this was the style of photography when my son was young. Adorable and memorable!
ReplyDeleteShe has a great set up there! I don't think I have ever regretted going to a professional. Babies are so beautiful, and these photos bring them up to a whole new level! Love the one with the hat, so precious!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures and nice to see the process and a satisfied customer
ReplyDeleteThose are great shots! She do great work!
ReplyDeleteWhat great shots! New born pictures are the best they only stay tiny for a short time!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the picture in the green hat!
ReplyDeleteHow adorable! What great memories there will be of this special time!!
ReplyDeleteso cute!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful what amazing photos - I love the photo with the pom pom hat too cute! x
ReplyDeleteThose photos are adorable! I love the second one all wrinkly and with the cute hat, too. Beautiful !
ReplyDeleteHow sweet thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the beanie! So sweet.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! The picture is timeless :)
ReplyDeleteThese made me smile and I'm a guy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice looking family and great pics!
ReplyDeleteVery talented and nice pictures.
ReplyDeleteI love the shots of the cutie with the hats.
ReplyDeleteThese photos are great! I want the kids to be small again to get these pics.
ReplyDeleteThese pics will remind you of a cherished time. Kids grow so fast. I have an eighteen year old now and I don't know where the time went. It's been a fun and exciting ride. Still, our pics at that age are priceless to us!
ReplyDeleteThose pictures are so cute! I can't stand it!
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