Fun baby photo ideas and tips....

My little boy is just 4 months old and I have already taken thousands of photos of him. I love taking fun and imaginative pictures of my little man. I'm hoping he won't look back and be too horrified! I appreciate that  I am a complete amateur at photography, but here's some of my favourite fun photo ideas that would be simple for you to recreate.

We love scrabble so I created this to send to my hubby to cheer him up in work!

Again utilising the scrabble tiles!

He came up with this pose on his own then I just did a simple background in paint.

Love this one. We love Fox in Socks.

A good way to remember the books you read to them as a baby.

Also here's some of my top tips for taking pictures of your bundles of joy...

I love plain backgrounds in photos so stand next to plain walls or throw down a blanket.

Try to get pictures from all angles  (I'm getting better for this, but when you are on your own snapping the easiest is with them laying on their back.).

Take pictures of all their tiny features (their tiny hands and feet will never be this small again)

Taken by my sister 

Taken by my sister 

Taken by my sister 

The great thing about digital cameras is you can snap away and then just ditch the ones that don't quite come out right. It's the best way to capture their funny gestures and first smiles. Why take one picture when you can take thirty?

You can never get too close up to those chubby cheeks...

I have so many ideas of other photos I would like to take! I can't wait until he's able to sit up by himself and the fun can really begin. 

Do you have any suggestions of photos to take?

Baby Boy Breton Summer Style

When our baby boy arrived we were inundated with baby clothes, so I haven't really been able to justify buying much. With most of the clothes being newborn or 0-3 months, however, I can start shopping for some 3-6 months summer clothes. My son survived his first trip to Meadowhall, and he did a lot better than his Daddy does, with minimal fussing and no tears. I love nautical and Breton style clothing and often wear this myself. We may be in danger of matching, which isn't something that I mind, but my son may be horrified looking back. Having said that, he really needs to be prepared to be embarrassed by his Mummy.

1. Navy stripe polo shirt from Next.

2. Reversible zip-up jacket from JoJo Maman Bebe.

3. Stripe poloshirt bodysuit from JoJo Maman Bebe.

4. Red chinos from Next.

5. Twill pull ups from JoJo Maman Bebe.

6. Nautical Breton sailor top from JoJo Maman Bebe.

7. Striped polo shortie from The White Company.

8. Twill sun hat from JoJo Maman Bebe.

1. Baby anchor tank top from The White Company.

2. Ticking stripe short from Monsoon.

3. Stripe polo from Next.

4. Twill sun hat from JoJo Maman Bebe.

5. Baby sunglasses from JoJo Maman Bebe.

6. Navy linen shorts from Monsoon.

7. Stripe top from The White Company.

8. Nautical Stripe Dungarees from JoJo Maman Bebe.

9. Stripe polo shirt from Next. 

Baby William James has made his arrival...

© Victoria Smith Photography

Our little bundle of joy has finally arrived. We are over the moon and so in love. Had to stay in the hospital for a few days due to some labour complications, but I'm now recuperating nicely at home. Turns out that having a newborn is a very tiring business who knew, so it maybe a little while before I do a new post. 

© Victoria Smith Photography

© Victoria Smith Photography

In the final countdown....

It's a very exciting time in our household at present. We're just over 9 weeks away from becoming parents. I have spent the past 7 months reading numerous pregnancy and baby books, but I'm still feeling a little tentative of the road ahead.