Chiswick Child Photography General Information
London Maternity, Newborn, Cake Smash, Child & Family Photographer
West London Photography Studio in Chiswick
Over Fifteen Years Experience in Newborn, Maternity, Child & Family Photography
Photographer Catherine Orr Deas specialises in Newborn, Maternity, Cake Smash, Child & Family Photography
Where is the Chiswick Child Photography Studio?
The studio is in Chiswick, West London (London Borough of Ealing) and there are nearby public transport options and pay by phone or app parking bays close by.
The studio is within easy reach of Ealing, Hammersmith, Shepherds Bush, Acton, Notting Hill Gate, Queensway, Brentford, Kew, Richmond, Barnes, Kingston, Twickenham, Isleworth, Fulham, Harrow, Northolt, Greenford, Alperton, Wembley, Feltham, Hounslow, Hayes, Hanwell, Park Royal, Southall, Kensington, Edgeware Road, Chelsea, Knightsbridge, Earls Court, Kensal Rise, Queens Park, West Hampstead, Brent, Kilburn, Belsize Park, St John's Wood, Willesden, Kentish Town, Chalk Farm, Camden, Hampstead, Battersea, Wimbledon, Hillingdon and surrounding areas.
There are a variety of nearby public transport links as well as pay by phone or app parking bays.
All photoshoots must be booked in advance (no walk-ins)
The studio has air conditioning for use during heatwaves
Newborn Photography
Why should I choose Chiswick Child Photography for a newborn photoshoot?
Catherine has been photographing newborn babies and their families for over 15 years and is therefore very experienced in safely settling, posing and photographing newborn babies and their families so that sessions are relaxing for babies and parents. Catherine is often described as a baby whisperer by her clients.
The Chiswick Child Photography studio has both natural light and professional Profoto lighting systems (gentle on young eyes) as well as a generous selection of newborn props and outfits. In addition there are several New Mama Gowns new mums can wear for the family photographs as well as children's dresses and Angel Wings for sibling photographs.
Catherine is experienced in editing photographs individually with a variety of specialist software to achieve the best results. Please don't worry if your baby has blotchy or flaky skin (both very normal in newborns) as this can usually be edited out.
Chiswick Child Photography has a clear package pricing structure with no hidden costs.
There are several different packages available to suit different budgets and preferences.
When is the best time for a newborn photoshoot?
The ideal time for a newborn photoshoot is when your baby is 6-21 days old. This is because babies retain their "newborn curl"/womb position until they are around ten days old and tend to be much deeper sleepers during the first three weeks which makes posing them for a variety of beautiful sleeping baby images much easier.
If your baby is born earlier than expected then please try to come once your baby reaches their due date and/or weighs at least 2.7 kilos.
If your baby is born by C Section I recommend waiting until your baby is at least two weeks old to give new mums sufficient recovery time.
Please try to book a provisional session date before your baby is born (if possible) to avoid disappointment during busy periods. This date can be changed if your baby arrives earlier or later than expected.
What if my baby is already over 3 weeks old or I need more recovery time after the birth?
Catherine is also experienced in photographing older newborns (up to 8 weeks old) and will talk to parents about timing the session to try to achieve classic sleeping poses. Older newborns tend to take longer to settle and are usually lighter sleepers so these sessions usually include more photographs of wrapped babies lying on their backs but this obviously varies from baby to baby. The advantage of later newborn sessions is that these are more likely to include a mixture of awake and sleeping photographs.
Can I feed my baby during the session?
Catherine usually recommends that parents who live locally give their baby a main feed just before leaving home and then provide top up feeds as needed during the session as this helps newborns to settle into a good sleep during the session. Parents who live further away should aim to give their baby a main feed on arrival so that the sleep window isn't wasted on the journey here.
What is included in each newborn photography package?
- Session time (there are a range of packages to suit different budgets and family sizes)
- Use of a wide range of props and outfits
- Individual editing of the best images from the session (the number of images edited are clearly provided in the package prices). Catherine is very experienced in choosing the best images from the session. Additional edits can also be requested at a price of £20 per additional image edit
- A private viewing gallery to view your images once the editing is completed (usually within a few days of the session)
- All packages include high resolution jpg images which are sent to clients via WeTransfer for instant download An additional identical set of low resolution images suitable for email and social media can also be requested without charge
- Some packages also include Fine Art Prints (and extra prints can be purchased)
Maternity Photography
Why choose Chiswick Child Photography for a Maternity Photoshoot?
Catherine has been photographing pregnant women (and their partners and other children) for over 15 years so is experienced in posing pregnant women (and their families) for stunning results.
Catherine uses professional lighting systems and is experienced in editing each photograph individually with a variety of specialist software to achieve the best results.
Catherine has a huge array of beautiful maternity dresses, gowns and fabrics to suit a variety of different style preferences.
The studio also has a variety of different maternity backdrops (including new Panel Backdrops) and clients can choose their studio outfits and backdrops beforehand to suit their preferences.
Chiswick Child Photography has a clear package pricing structure with no hidden costs.
There are several different packages available to suit different budgets and preferences.
When is the ideal time for a Maternity Session?
Maternity/Pregnancy Photography sessions are ideally timed when mums-to-be are 29 - 34 weeks pregnant and have a good sized baby bump. It is, however, also possible to book later maternity sessions.
What is included in a Maternity Photography Package?
- Session time (there are a range of packages to suit different budgets and family sizes)
- Mums to be can select a variety of beautiful dresses, gowns, silks, Angel Wings etc beforehand to wear during the session
- Clients can also select from a variety of different backdrops beforehand
- Individual editing of the best images from the session (the number of images edited are clearly provided in the package prices). Catherine is very experienced in choosing the best images from the session Additional edits can also be requested at a price of £20 per additional image edit
- A private viewing gallery to view your edited images once the editing is completed (usually within a few days of the session)
- All packages include high resolution jpg images which are sent to clients via WeTransfer for instant download An additional identical set of low resolution images suitable for email and social media can also be requested without charge
- Some packages also include Fine Art Prints (and extra prints can be purchased)
Cake Smash & Bath Splash Photography
Why book a a Cake Smash Photoshoot at Chiswick Child Photography?
A cake smash is a fun way to celebrate your baby's first milestone birthday (and can also work well for two year olds).
Catherine uses professional lighting systems and is experienced in editing each photograph individually to achieve the best results.
Catherine has over ten years experience in providing cake smash photoshoots for one (and two year olds).
Chiswick Child Photography has a huge choice of themed backdrops and set ups for cake smash sessions ranging from Boss Baby, Dinosaur, Princess and Jungle backdrops to more classic style balloon themed backdrops. Clients can choose these in advance from the Cake Smash Backdrop gallery page.
Chiswick Child Photography has a clear package pricing structure with no hidden costs.
There are several different packages available to suit different budgets and preferences.
What is included in a Cake Smash Photography Package?
- Session time
- Choice of themed set ups/backdrops/baby outfits (see the Cake Smash Backdrop Gallery page for the choices available)
- A personalised cake made by a professional cake maker (see the Cake Gallery for the available options)
- Larger package also include a classic baby portrait photograph, a baby in vintage suitcase photograph and family photographs as well as Bath Splash Photographs (where babies are photographed playing in a classic claw foot baby sized bath). Bath splash photographs are often the most smiley photographs from the session as lots of babies love bath time
- Larger packages also include the use of studio couture dresses for baby portrait photographs (these can be chosen from the baby couture dress gallery page of this website)
- Individual editing of the best images from the session(the number of images edited are clearly provided in the package prices).Catherine is very experienced in choosing the best images from the session
- A private viewing gallery to view your edited images once the editing is completed (usually within a few days of the session)
- All packages include high resolution jpg images which are sent to clients via WeTransfer for instant download An additional identical set of low resolution images suitable for email and social media can also be requested without charge
- Some packages also include Fine Art Prints (and extra prints can be purchased)
Please note that personalised cakes for the cake smash sessions need to be ordered in advance so next day late availability cake smash sessions are not possible.
Child & Family Photography
Why choose Chiswick Child Photography for a Child or Family Photoshoot?
Catherine has been photographing children and families for over 15 years so has lots of experiencing in planning and providing sessions in a child and family friendly way.
The studio has a range of different themed and neutral backdrops that work well for child and family photoshoots as well as a selection of baby and child handmade couture dresses and Angel Wings for girls age 1-10.
There are several different packages available to suit different budgets and preferences.
Chiswick Child Photography has a clear package pricing structure with no hidden costs.
What is included in a Child or Family Photography Package
- Session time
- Choice of backdrops (which can be selected in advance)
- Use of studio child couture dresses and/or Angel Wings for girls age 1-10 These can be selected in advance from the Couture Dresses Gallery pages of this website
- Individual editing of the best images from the session (the number of images edited are clearly provided in the package prices). Catherine is very experienced in choosing the best images from the session
- Additional edits can also be requested at a price of £20 per additional image edit
- A private viewing gallery to view your edited images once the editing is completed (usually within a few days of the session)
- All packages include a set of high resolution jpg images which are sent to clients via WeTransfer for instant download. An additional identical set of low resolution images suitable for email and social media can also be requested without charge
- Some packages also include Fine Art Prints (and extra prints can be purchased)
Additional Information
Please note that clients are politely requested not to take their own photographs or to use video recording during sessions.
Catherine does not give out or show Raw unedited images and is experienced in choosing the best photographs from each set taken during a photoshoot for individual editing.
Additional image edits can be requested as a cost of £20 per image edit.
Catherine also has lots of experience in photographing social events such as weddings, christenings and baptisms and baby showers.
Please view the gallery pages for examples of Catherine's work and contact her by using the contact form on the contact page or by email or telephone if you have any questions.
