Cake smash - 1st Birthday Fun

 So this year I decided I wanted to do lots more cake smash photo shoots.  12 years ago I was one of the first photographers in Staffordshire to offer this shoot which I got the idea from USA.  I used to be so busy with then my Baker almost had a full time job just with my cake orders.

The shoots have slowed down over the past years with more and more photographers popping up and offering these fun shoots - so I decided this year I would design new sets, and become the ‘go to cake smash photographer’ - that’s the goal anyway.

So this month  I have 7 this month and I can’t wait to design the sets - which I spend my evenings making.

So far I’ve done unicorn - which consisted of a unicorn balloon arch which I design and make myself.  

The next was a little more unique and I will be the only person in the country to offer this design - natural hearts - this consists of natural colour heart material in the background, hessian material, coffee coloured balloons and teddies holding hearts in crates plus some bunting lol - I have to say it looked super stunning.

Coming this week is pastel rainbows - which I will make a rainbow balloon arch, rainbow macrame and clouds using a cream background with wooden floor , and the second one to come this week is ‘hot air balloons’. I will create a blue background with clouds and hot air balloons.  I have been making the hot air balloons and clouds from foam, card and stuffed felt.

I cant wait to show these but for now here is the first couple of shoots I’ve done - keep posted for our next themes x

Archie's First Birthday Cake Smash Shoot

We kicked off 2022 with a wonderful 1st birthday shoot for little Archie.   His mummy chose our wonderful jungle scene and she added a personalised bunting and bought some of Archie's teddies from home to incorporate in the scene.  

Archie wore his own little outfit from home and they bought their own cake.

He loved to play with the spoons and enjoyed bashing the cake - he wasn't so fond of the taste tho LOL

A cake smash is a form of messy play and we encourage them to play, touch, feel and taste to experience and enjoy the session.   Archie certainly tried to experience everything and enjoyed peeling the chocolate and eating that.  

We finished off the session with a splash bath which Archie absolutely loved and that's where we saw his little character come to life.  He totally enjoyed that part of the session and what better way to end the photo shoot by cleaning away the mess?

Have a look at our website sarahebooker.co.uk to view some of our other designs and themes for our Cake Smash Shoots.  You can also view our Special Offers on facebook www.facebook.com/sarahebookerphotography and Insta @sarahebooker

2022

 Welcome 2022

We had a successful Christmas season with so many sessions I was glad for my Christmas break.

We have reopened the studio now for 2022 and already are becoming very busy,  January I only have 2 time slots left and Feb is getting busy.

We have some amazing offers on too:

Loyalty rewards for all 2021 customers - message to get your special offer.

Feb save up to 20% on all shoots

And Cake Smash shoots in offer for March to May - on scenes we would like to try - these are nearly all full tho due to demand x

We have exciting valentines Minis

Amazing Mother’s Day shoots - keep an eye out for these they will be something special

Then onto Easter

Plan plan plan seems to be the saying for January x I’m so excited 

Image first cake smash of the year - Jungle theme x

 Maternity Photo Sessions - What to expect when your expecting!

We love maternity sessions at our studio and you will find our comfortable and modern studio a perfect setting.   We have quite a few gowns for use now from black to white to colour, we have many options to choose from.   

The session is best done around 30-35weeks but it can be done at any time as long as you have a lovely bump.  We can include partners and siblings in the shoot too.

At your consultation we will discuss your options for your shoot so that when you arrive you will have freshly steamed gowns ready for use.

We pride ourselves in making you feel comfortable and posing you to get the best out of your body shape and bump.  The session is fun, relaxed and you will go away feeling great.

We invite you back into the studio approx 2 weeks later to view your gallery of photos that have been professionally edited for viewing.  you will enjoy a lovely slideshow and then able to see the photos one by one to choose your selection.

Our package includes 12 digital photos and 4 medium prints that you can select at your viewing.  Alternatively if you can't decide you can upgrade and purchase the full gallery and choose 6 prints.  With your package you also get credit towards any wall art AND receive a voucher for your Newborn photo session.

                                     

Check out our gallery at sarahebooker.co.uk and message us to book your session.-                

 We are so glad to be back and open and since the 19th April we have been non-stop.  We have had lovely maternity, dance and family session in the studio and our Toddler mini sessions have been a real hit.  So much so we are continuing our special offers into the coming months.   

                         

            

Its been a hard year for everyone so we are offering a little something back.

Our mini sessions are only £75 which includes 5 digital photos.  Our other packages have savings of up to 45% and start from only £95 rising to £160.   grab these bargains whilst you can as or normal prices will resume at some point.

If you were thinking of having photos later this year book in with as little as a £30 deposit and secure your special offer prices   How exciting.

We are pleased to say that we are fully booked until middle of June and the end of June and July is filling fast so don't hesitate to get your session booked in.

Some of our toddler mini sessions x

 So we are well into 2021 and the weeks seem to fly by.

Behind the scenes we have been busy with our new website - take a look at sarahebooker.co.uk

We also have been busy sorting out amazing offers for everyone in 2021 to ensure we have an enjoyable rest of the year.  These offers will be incredible so don't miss out once they get released.

I miss the studio so much, especially cause its new and still need to do bits and pieces, but I have amazing plans for dancers and models and budding photographers with workshops galore.  I can't wait, just need to wait till it is safe to reopen and safe to host group shoots.

Christmas Mini's in 2020 were a massive hit and sold out with over 60 shoots taking place,  We are already planning 2021 xx  LOL 

We will be hosting Spring Mini Photo Sessions at only £35 - I know bargain.  Check our website and Social Media for details.

Never miss a thing by keeping check on our social media pages, like and subscribe and you will always be the first to see them.

 2020 do we even mention it? 

What an absolutely strange year!  This year has disappeared with not much to show.  Being in Lockdown for months I found my new hate for decorating - BUT my house looks amazing.  

I had a massive business refocus and decided once out of lockdown I was going to turn my business around and do more of what I love.  With the unfortunate lockdown, my studio had a massive leak which forced me out of my space, although I have been up and down with the madness of it all I can now announce my amazing news.

My new studio!  Yes I moved and am part of an amazing building.  Carlton House hosts some amazing businesses and an up and coming brand new cafe/bar The Carlton.

My space has been transformed into an amazing studio and I cannot wait for 2021 in here.  I’m really looking forward to next year. 

Wow what a Year

Wow what an amazing 2018...

We have had some fab shoots over the year with families, toddlers, babies and newborns.  It’s been magical and I thank everyone one of my clients for making it a great year.

Nurseries have been awesome and they are growing in numbers each year, we love to offer parents the opportunity to purchase high quality photos at nursery prices. Are you interested in recommending us to your nursery? Please do and you could get a fab £150 voucher to spend with us.

We concentrated more on our dance photography this year after our first dance shoot last year.  We have loved using different lighting techniques and taking dancers on fab locations. We are looking forward to 2019, expanding our portfolio and offering dance photography portfolios.

Our model sessions have grown in numbers with more and more models and actors coming through our doors to get their professional updates.  It’s been wonderful to meet such talent and see them on TV, the big screen and theatre.  Lovely to know our professional headshots make a difference.  Join us in 2019 to get your pro updates.

Our workshops which are creative and fun have been amazing, lots of new faces and lots of kiddies that are now getting soooo big.  Our workshops have developed in style and location plus adding the creative skills of Sylvia Magdalena for the best make up ever, just enhances our workshops.  I can’t wait for our next sessions.

I had some wonderful pageant work this year.  I photographed the Miss Staffordshire - Miss England event, and met some wonderful girls and Megan has been an amazing winner who I have photographed so much this year.   I also photographed Miss Prom and was a judge which was so much fun too.

I also had my dream job, when I started my career years ago I always wanted to photograph a designers clothing range and I did just this.  (Big smile) . Goal ticked.

I’m looking forward to 2019 and bought my new planner!

Welcome 2018

We would like to thank all our clients of 2017...
It’s been a lovely year and we have loved every second creating memories, sharing moments and having lots of fun...

We are looking forward to 2018.

Join us this year to create memories and capture those special moments.

Face of May - Jake

Jake won our face of May competition ... 

He was awesome in the studio and we got to try some of our fab backgrounds out. 

I think you will agree he is excellent no wonder why he is such a popular model , good luck for your ventures and thank you for visiting us xx

Baby and toddler photo session

We held our very first baby and toddler photo session this month and it went amazing ...

We have started to run baby and toddler photo workshops which is a fun session.  We have a maximum of 6 babies at any one session and you all get your individual time having photos taken, it's lovely too for mums to network with coffee and cake 😉

We had 4 wonderful backgrounds, white, great, vintage and nautical.  Mums sorted outfits to match the backgrounds. 

The cost is £35 and mums received approx 30 digital photos, these can be used for personal use and model portfolios. 

Please message to book onto our next session. Which is 24th June at 11am in Stoke on Trent.