Have you thought how you are going to celebrate your little ones first birthday?

A cake smash photoshoot is a fantastic way to celebrate the milestone of your baby turning ONE! Each session is full of fun for baby and for the parents. We sing songs, we play peek-a-boo, we splash in the tub and of course we eat cake! 

There are 3 stages to our cake smash photoshoot and this takes roughly 1 hour.
- Mini "clean" portrait session at the start
- The cake smash itself 

- Mini tub splash session to clean up

A choice of outfits, props and decorations can all be provided for you to use at the session free of charge however if you have something special you would like to use you are always welcome to bring your own. There will be plenty of time for us to discuss what sort of thing you would like before your session date to make it super special. 

How much does it cost?
Just £60! This will also include a free 8x10 print of your choice. 

All additional pricing can be found at http://www.photographybyjessicailiffe.co.uk/products.html

How do I book?

Simply drop me an email at jessicailiffe@mail.com 

I require a £10 booking fee which can be paid online at http://www.photographybyjessicailiffe.bigcartel.com/product/photography-booking-fee then the remaining £50 is to be paid at the time of the photoshoot. 

One of my favourite ages to photograph is between 6-12 months old. During this age babies are able to master the milestone of sitting unaided or with little support. Their personalities begin to shine through and so many lovely, happy faces are captured.

At this age I am also about to capture a variety of photos in such a short time (usually around 45 minutes). This includes closer up head shots, baby showing off their new sitting skills, baby on their backs playing with their toes, rolling over and then tummy time and sometimes crawling to. 

If your little one has a soft toy, a special blanket of another item that means something to them and you would like to include it in the session please just let me know and I will do my best to incorporate this. It often adds a very personal touch to the photos for you to treasure for years to come.

I do have my own selection of outfits for this age group for this type of session which you are very welcome to use, however if you would rather bring your little one dressed in an outfit of your own this is absolutely fine. 

Book your sitter session online now at http://www.photographybyjessicailiffe.co.uk/baby-sitters-photography-leicester.html or email me at jessicailiffe@mail.com, I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Wow, how are we half way through January already?!

The Christmas tree has been packed away, new gifts have found a home, I have welcomed 2018, ate double my weight in chocolate, waved the children back to school and I am now officially back to work.

It was so lovely meeting so many new people in 2017. Some couples became a family, some families added one (or two!) more and I got to capture some fantastic moments that will last a lifetime.

Are you pregnant and expecting a baby in 2018? Have you thought about booking in for a newborn photoshoot? For more information on our sessions please take a look at www.photographybyjessicailiffe.co.uk/newborn-photography-leicester.html or email me at jessicailiffe@mail.com for more information, I would love to hear from you.

Jess,
Photography by Jessica Iliffe - Newborn and Child photographer, Leicester, UK.

I've just found out that I'm pregnant, when should I book my newborn photo shoot?

It is never too early to book in for your photo shoot with us however I would recommend doing so after your 20 week scan. Your booking is made based on your due date. This isn't the date that your photoshoot must take place but it provides a guideline for me of when your baby will arrive. I only book a limited amount of due dates each month to ensure that I can fit everyone in for their photoshoot whilst baby is still very new and sleepy. Once your baby is born I ask you to contact me so that we can arrange a suitable date for your session and discuss the details for this.

You can book your session online here. Simply message me via the contact tab or at jessicailiffe@mail.com for more information or to confirm I have availability for your due date.

I look forward to hearing from you soon,

Jess :)

2017 is booking up so fast for newborn photo shoots.

All bookings are taken during pregnancy, don't miss out on capturing these first, irreplaceable moments. 

Simply click the "Book Now" tab or "Contact" for more information.

Just £50 including a complimentary 8x10 print of your choice.

Photography by Jessica Iliffe - Newborn photography, Leicester, Leicestershire.

When photographing newborn babies, safety is the most important thing and with me your baby will always be in safe hands. To ensure this here are some of the rule that I have in place during my session....

- Baby is never, ever left unattended.

- Parents/spotters are always kept close to baby

- No baby is ever forced in to a pose. All babies are different and will always be in a position that they are comfortable.

- My camera strap will always be around my neck when shooting from above.

- Certain poses, such as the one above as ALWAYS done as a composite and parents/spotters are edited out in Photoshop.

#safetyfirst #newbornsafety

I just wanted to take a moment to say a huge thank you to everyone that have supported us in 2016. It has been a fantastic year meeting so many families and capturing some beautiful new arrivals. Here's so an equally as awesome 2017!

Photography by Jessica Iliffe - Newborn, baby, child and cake smash photography, Leicester.

I have officially opened the bookings for our Christmas mini sessions 2016. Lots of sessions have already been booked so there is very limited availability remaining. If you are interested in our photo shoots please take a look below and book online HERE.

Christmas Mini Session - Leicester
* £40
* 30 minutes
* Up to 2 siblings
* Brand new props for 2016
* Online viewing gallery of 10 images for you to choose from
* Complimentary 8x10 print of your favourite image
* Discounted packages will be available to purchase on the day only
* Remaining £30 is to be paid in cash on the day
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me at jessicailiffe@mail.com

As I am about to launch our amazing Christmas mini photo shoots in Broughton Astley - Leicester, I have so many of you asking what should my little one wear? What would look good? Is this ok? Will I match?

Although I am sure your little ones will look amazing whatever you dress them in, I totally understand some direction is helpful. I have created a Pinterest board full of some beautiful ideas of what I would personally suggest for these sessions. I have tried to link most directly from shops so you can purchase the exact items easily if you wish. I hope this is helpful for you all and I cannot wait to meet you!

https://uk.pinterest.com/jessicailiffe/christmas-mini-sessions-what-to-wear/

Newborn, baby & child Christmas photo shoot, Leicester.

Hi everyone!
Here it goes, my first blog ever! My name is Jess and I specialise in newborn and child photography. Newborn photo shoots can be booked in soon after your 20 week scan so please do not hesitate to get in touch. I am proud to be a registered member of The Guild of Photographers as well as a volunteer photographer for the amazing charity, Remember My Baby. I look forward to hearing from lots of you soon. Jess :)