Meet Bobby. Bobby is doing two very important jobs here. First, he’s my November cover star – the theme is fruit, so he’s representing oranges. Second, he’s introducing the milk bath option to the studio.

a little boy in a milk bath with some oranges in front of it

The milk bath is available to add into your session from around eight months, once baby can sit unsupported, and it also works really well as the tub splash element of a first birthday session. We’ve gone with oranges here for obvious reasons, but it works with all sorts of fruit and flowers depending on the look you’re after. It’s a fun way to capture baby as they play and interact rather than posed shots.

To request it, just select it from the prop and tub options on the form I send before your visit. You bring your own milk – you only need a splash, and alternatives like soy milk work just as well. If you’d like to add fruit, bring whatever you fancy, or you can pair the milk bath with any of my existing tub splash accessories.

Fancy something a little different?

A milk bath tub splash is a lovely option for first birthday sessions – warm water, a splash of milk, and usually the biggest smiles of the whole shoot. It works just as well for any baby who can sit confidently. Breast milk is always welcome too, if that feels meaningful for you.

First Birthday Photo Shoots in East Grinstead

Celebrate your baby’s first birthday with a relaxed session tailored to you. A First Birthday Shoot can include simple portraits, a cake smash, a fun tub splash, and family or sibling photos, all with three digital images included for £95. It’s a lovely way to mark this milestone and capture your baby’s personality at one.