Baby Photography Club | Sarah Fisher Photography, East Grinstead
My specialist baby photography club is designed to capture your first year’s journey with your new baby.
From their first goes at tummy time to their first wobbly steps, this series of sessions ensures you’ll have a beautiful collection of memories to cherish forever. With multiple sessions throughout the year and a relaxed, studio-based experience in East Grinstead, the Baby Club is designed to fit perfectly around your growing family. It’s the perfect choice for parents who don’t want to miss a moment!
For more than two decades it has brought lots of wonderful Sussex, Surrey and Kent families into my studio, returning again and again as their families have grown.
My Baby Photography Club gives you three sessions in your first year with your baby – the first session is when your baby reaches 4 months, your second at 8 months and then finally a couple of weeks before their first birthday so you have the photos in time to celebrate that amazing milestone.
You can choose to either select a free digital image from each of your sessions or choose our favourite from each to be added into a triple aperture wall frame at the end of the year.
What does the Club Cost?
Each session aims to capture your baby as they grow and develop during their exciting (and a little bit exhausting) first year. Joey Club is free to join if you have attended a Newborn Photography Session with me. However, if you haven’t had one of these sessions, then of course you are still welcome to join in the fun. The membership fee for the year is £39.95 including the three sessions and the triple aperture wall frame or a free digital image from each session.
After each session, your images are uploaded into your own private online gallery – there is no sales process or viewing session to endure. If you would like to order prints or digital images from your session then you can do that online although there is no minimum spend.
What does the Club Cost?
Each session aims to capture your baby as they grow and develop during their exciting (and a little bit exhausting) first year. Joey Club is free to join if you have attended a Newborn Photography Session with me. However, if you haven’t had one of these sessions, then of course you are still welcome to join in the fun. The membership fee for the year is £39.95 including the three sessions and the triple aperture wall frame or free digital image from each session.
After each session, your images are uploaded into your own private online gallery – there is no sales process or viewing session to endure. If you would like to order prints or digital images from your session then you can do that online although there is no minimum spend.
4 Month Session
At about four months old, things should be starting to relax from the chaos that a newborn baby throws a household into. All those good things like routines and regular sleep should be starting to happen your little passenger will be really starting to engage with the world around them. When they get the hang of lifting their head while they’re on their tummy, it’s the perfect time for the first Joey Club session.
Obviously at this stage, your baby is still physically limited in terms of supporting themselves so this session is shot on our specially designed beanbags that allow them to sit upright and comfortably for at least a portion of their photos. They love this as it gives them the freedom to see exactly what is going on whilst remain secure and snuggled in.
8 Month Session
Now things are really starting to move along at a rate of knots and your baby will be mastering new skills all the time.
The ideal time for this session is when your little one is able to sit steadily by themselves but before they start to crawl as this gives us the maximum flexibility with props and backdrops. Of course they don’t always give you a window there so if they’re mobile, then we’ll work on capturing some action shots.
Again I have a range of outfits, props and accessories that are suited to various themes and you are welcome to use them on their own or add them to the items that you bring along to include – treasured toys, family heirlooms, or just clothes you adore them in.
12 Month Session
The first year has flown by and as well as all the other celebrations you and your family and friends will have planned, you can add in your 12 month Joey Club session to the festivities. The 12 month session is a birthday themed session complete with props and accessories, which we play with along with obviously capturing your little one as they reach their landmark first year.
The resulting images are cute, funny and ones to really treasure. You can choose if you’d like to add in a cake smash / tub splash session where your baby gets to explore, play with and sometimes even eat their birthday cake then have a good clean up and splash in the tub. Or we can simply choose to capture them where they’re at on their first birthday.
Book Your Session Online Now
If you’re ready to book, just use the calendar below to select the date and time that works for you and I’ll send you over everything you need!
No Sales Appointments, No Surprises
As with all of my photography, there’s no sales or viewing session to attend. You simply view and order your images from the comfort of your private online gallery where you are welcome to purchase additional prints, digital images or canvases if you would like to.
Kind Words from Clients
Took our son to have photos done when he was 4 months old as first part of the “joey club” package. Absolutely thrilled with the photos and Sarah is lovely! Look forward to the next session in a few months. Thoroughly recommend.
Beautiful photography in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Thank you
Sarah’s photography sessions are fun and professional. We love the pictures she took as part of the Joey club – capturing the first year of our baby! Thank you Sarah! We will hopefully be back!
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Highly recommended photographer. First class. Made my children feel very comfortable and the shoot was good fun. We got a large number of photos for a very reasonable price. Will definitely use again.
Massive thank you to Sarah for the beautiful photos of our little girl, lovely memories to treasure by a brilliant photographer! 5 stars
The Baby Club Terms & Conditions
It is a little boring but all clubs have rules so here they are…
- You need internet access and an email address to join Joey Club as this is the only way I facilitate membership, booking and image viewing
- At the start of your Joey Club membership, you’ll be asked to select whether you want either a free digital image from each session or a triple aperture wall frame to display one image from each session at the end of the year. Obviously you if you select digital images, you won’t be able to receive the frame for free at the end of the year but you will have the chance to purchase one at the end of the year if you’d like to.
- You will need to have attended all three session to obtain the free triple aperture frame. Obviously if a session needs to be re-scheduled that won’t be a problem, but I do need you to come to all three session on or near to the key development stages.
- Your frame needs to be ordered within three months of all the images being made available for you to select from. After that time, your images will be deleted and your frame won’t be available.
- The first Joey Cub session is held when your baby is around 4-5 months old, so you can join the Joey Club at any time before that.
- Although you can buy Joey Club membership as a gift for any friend or family member (and it does make a fantastic gift for any new family), you must be a mother, father or legal guardian to register a child in Joey Club and attended sessions. Separate memberships are required for each baby with the exception of twins and triplets who of course can share a membership
- Joey Club sessions take place during your baby’s 4th, 8th and 11th month and are by appointment only. Once you have made your first appointment, I will send you reminders for the other two appointments so you can’t forget them – life with a baby is very busy and it’s easy to miss out.
- Obviously little-ones can become ill and not be at their best. It’s better to reschedule than persist if they’re not feeling good so if you need to reschedule then please get in touch.
- Joey Club session are approximately 20 minutes to 40 minutes in length and produce an average of 30 plus images to choose from, but this depends on the little-one playing ball and what we have planned for the session obviously.
- Joey Club sessions are especially designed to capture your baby as they grow throughout their first year. For this reason, we focus on your baby for most of the session although there is opportunity to capture a few family and sibling shots at each session if you would like to
- Session images will be online at my secure website for you to view, share and if you wish, purchase from approximately 10 -14 days after your session – I’ll let you know the wait time at the end of your session so you’ll know when to expect them.
- Images are online for 30 days following your session. You’ll get a reminder of their deletion date via email before they are removed to check you’ve ordered everything you would like.
- All image proofing and purchasing is completed online from your secure gallery page, I do not provide hard copy proofs or contact sheets. You’ll be the only one to receive the link and password that allows you to access your images but obviously you can choose to share that with friends and family who might want to view or order from the gallery.
- My studio is small but perfectly formed and so there’s not room for folk not involved in the photos to hang out or watch the session so I don’t recommend bringing along extra people.
- I reserve the right to cancel your registration at anytime and for any reason. Inactive registrations will be deleted without notice, along with registrations that have no sessions booked after a period of time. Please ensure you book your session at the appropriate Joey Club stages, (approximately 4, 8, and at 12 months).
- There’s no smoking allowed anywhere on the premises so please top up before you come.
- There’s no facilities for eating or drinking at sessions with the obvious exception of baby bottles or breastfeeding but of course feel free to bring along water if you’d like to – I wouldn’t want you to dehydrate!
- This does seem to be a bit of a ridiculous thing to have to say but obviously you are not permitted to use your own camera, smart phone or any other photographic device anywhere on our premises. I have never had to and I would be embarrassed to do it but I would have to cancel the session.
- If you would like to discuss any of our Business Terms or Joey Club Rules, please get in touch
Session and Booking Cancellations
If you need to change, cancel or postpone your photography session, please contact me as soon as possible. I will do my best to accommodate a change request to the booking date or time, but any changes are subject to availability. A booking with our studio is a commitment to attend, in return I won’t accept bookings from other clients for the same date and time. If you do not contact me prior to a photography session booking and subsequently do not show up, there will be a £25 fee to reschedule a new session. If you don’t wish to do that, I will assume that you wish to cancel your registration will delete your registration accordingly. I’m sorry to sound tough, but studio time is precious for me. At all times though, I would warmly encourage you to talk to me if you have any problems, I’ll always help you however I can.
Frequently Asked Questions about my Baby Club
Got questions about the Baby Club? Here, you’ll find all the answers you need to help you decide if this special photography package is right for your family. From session timings to what’s included, we’ve covered the most common queries to give you a complete picture of how the Baby Club works. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Most babies are at their happiest in the late morning, once they’ve had a good nap and a proper meal, so that’s usually the ideal time for a photo shoot. However, every child is different, and the best time is always the one that fits your baby’s natural rhythm. If your little one has a very reliable nap routine, it’s worth booking a time slot when they’re normally bright and settled. A well-rested baby makes the whole session smoother, whether it’s a cake smash, sitter session, newborn-style photos or a family shoot.
And don’t worry – if your baby has an “off” morning or needs a little extra time, we take everything at their pace. A calm, flexible approach always leads to the best photos.
Yes, studio flash is completely safe for children’s eyes. The light is bright, but it’s only for a tiny fraction of a second and is much gentler than natural sunlight. Some children notice the brightness more than others, but the flash itself doesn’t cause any harm. If I know your child is particularly sensitive, I’ll simply adjust my lighting to keep them comfortable while still creating beautiful images.
Yes. I hold an up-to-date DBS check. This helps ensure parents feel confident and reassured when bringing their children to my studio, whatever type of child photography session they’re booking.
My baby photography club offers you three photo shoots in your baby’s first year. For the sake of ease of communicating the package details, I say that these are at four, eight and twelve months old.
That’s not entirely accurate though and here’s why. For your first session, your baby is going to be very limited in what they can achieve from a physical point of view – that’s not a criticism, just a fact of four month old life!
Of course, all babies develop at different rate and I have occasionally had four month olds that can sit up by themselves, but most of them are still pretty flopsy when it comes to sitting without at least a little bit of support. I do have a special posing cushion that supports them while they are on my beanbag and allows them to ‘sit up’ so we can and will use that. Our second option is to take pictures of them as they lie down on their backs.
However, and this is the part where timing of your first baby photography club session comes into it, I think it’s really nice to have a third posing option in your finished image gallery. This is when your baby is on their tummy. For this reason, I recommend waiting to book your first Joe Club session until your baby can lift their head while they are having some tummy time.
They only need to be able to do for a short period of time and we do have a choice of ‘ramps’ I can give them to offer them a helping hand but my advice would be to wait until they can look up at your pretty consistently.
This will give you a lot more variety in your finished images and it’s a lovely set of shots to have in your finished gallery. You are also more likely to be able to get those cute ‘happy baby pose’ photos if you wait that little extra time for your baby to discover their feet while they are lying on their back.
Like I say, all babies develop at different rates – some babies will be doing all of this at three months and some will get to it a little later. The four month age suggestion for your first baby photography club photo shoot is just a guide – hit the ‘tummy time confidence’ development stage for the widest range of images from your session.
This is a really common question, especially for Baby Photography Club sessions.
You’re welcome to bring a few outfit options along – I don’t limit you to just one look. Different outfits can give you a lovely variety of images, and I’m always happy to work around the style you have in mind.
That said, babies have very strong opinions about being changed. To keep things calm and enjoyable, we’ll lay everything out before we start, prioritise your favourites, and work through them in a way that minimises outfit changes wherever possible. Layering pieces often works brilliantly and lets us create different looks without too much disruption.
We’ll always go at your baby’s pace and get as much variety as we comfortably can – happy baby first, outfits second.
There’s never any sales process or meetings with any of my photography – you simply and view your image gallery online and make any orders that you’d like to directly from there.
My online gallery should be fairly familiar to you if you shop online but in case you need a bit of extra assistance, you can click on the button below to access a help document that walks you through how to access your gallery, choose your favourite images and place an order. Of course, if you are having problems, just get in touch and I’m always happy to help.
Payment is due when you booked your photo shoot but if it is more than two weeks away, you can choose to pay a deposit of £20. The balance is due the week before your booking.
Absolutely – your first birthday session can look however you want it to. You’re welcome to include a cake smash, a tub splash, both, or neither. Some families prefer a simple portrait session at this milestone, and that’s completely fine. I also have a few first-birthday props, such as wooden number ones, that you’re welcome to use if you’d like to add a little birthday detail.
Yes! I know how quickly time disappears when you’re raising a small human.
I’ll send you a reminder around a month before your next Baby Photography Club session is due, giving you a gentle nudge to get your next visit booked in at a time that works for you.
Yes — my studio is set up to be flexible, with a range of backdrops and lighting options that are quick and easy to switch between.
Within one session, I recommend choosing up to three backdrops. This gives you a beautifully varied gallery without rushing, and ensures each setup has time to really work. You’ll be able to make your backdrop choices in advance (from the options I send before your session), so everything flows smoothly on the day.
When you buy a digital file from me, the copyright stays with me as it would with pretty much all other photographers out there. However, that’s just a legal term that I retain as the creator of the image. You’re able to print and share the image as much as you’d like to – the only things that you can’t do is sell the images or claim that you took them. Other than that, they are yours to do as you wish with.
PS – Back them up!
This is question that I get asked a lot and it’s a really tough one to answer as it depends on so many things. If I’m photographing a baby and they’re in a great mood, then you have lots of photos where if they are finding things a bit difficult then you get less. Gun to my head, if I had to offer an average image count, then I’d say that you can expect to find about forty fully edited images in your finished gallery but that can vary wildly so it’s probably not a very useful statistic for you.
Of course, parents and siblings are welcome to join in with your baby photography club sessions.
No, there’s no extra charge for adding a cake smash and tub splash to your final Baby Photography Club session. It’s a lovely way to celebrate your baby’s first birthday as part of the club.
You’ll just need to bring along a cake, bubble bath, and a towel – everything else is taken care of in the studio.
Your final Baby Photography Club session is designed to celebrate your baby’s first birthday, so any time around then is perfect.
If you’d like the images ready for the birthday itself, I recommend coming in a couple of weeks beforehand to allow time for editing and ordering. This session can also be turned into a cake smash and tub splash if you’d like – there’s no additional charge for this.
The best time to visit the studio for your second Baby Photography Club session is when your baby can sit unsupported but hasn’t quite started crawling yet.
That said, it’s absolutely not a problem if your baby is already on the move – it just means a little more chasing and resetting. When babies aren’t fully mobile yet, we have a wider range of props we can safely use and it’s often a calmer session overall.
I recommend booking your first Baby Photography Club session once your baby has good neck control and can lift their head while they’re on their tummy. For many babies this is around four months old, but it does vary from baby to baby.
If you’ve already missed that stage, don’t worry – the club is designed to be flexible, and we can tailor the remaining sessions around where your baby is developmentally.
If you’ve chosen the wall frame as your included Baby Photography Club item, you’ll choose the images once all of your sessions are complete. At that point, you’ll be able to see all of your images together and select the ones that work best as a set.
It’s best to wait and choose them all at the same time rather than picking one after each session, as this helps ensure the final frame looks balanced and cohesive on your wall.
If you’ve chosen digital images instead, you’ll receive one included image from each session, with the option to purchase more if you wish.
Yes. After each session, you’ll be able to view your images in your private online gallery and order any additional digital images or prints you’d like at that point.
If you’ve chosen the wall frame option as your included Baby Photography Club item, you’ll choose the images for the frame once all of your sessions are complete. It’s best to choose them together so they work beautifully as a set on your wall. If you’ve chosen digital images instead, you’ll receive one included image from each session, with the option to purchase more if you wish.
You’ll always have access to the full price list for prints and digital images via your gallery.
Yes. If you choose the wall frame option as your included Baby Photography Club item, the frame includes images from your Baby Club sessions.
If you’d like to add a newborn image to the frame as well, this can be done as an upgrade for £20.
That way, you can include an image from your newborn session alongside your Baby Club images, all in one frame.
If you choose the frame option as your included Baby Photography Club item, the wall frame holds one 5×4 inch image from each session. The overall frame size is approximately 42 × 23 cm and it can be displayed in either portrait or landscape, depending on the images chosen. It comes as standard in a simple black frame that suits most homes.
If you’d prefer something different, there are upgrade options available – I can talk you through those and provide pricing if needed.
The Baby Photography Club includes four studio sessions to use across your baby’s first and second year.
You’ll have three sessions during your baby’s first year, plus a fourth bonus session that can be used at any point during their second year – perfect for capturing that slightly older, more confident stage.
From each session, you can choose either:
a complimentary digital image, or
a frame with your favourite image.
If you’d like to purchase additional images from any session, you can do so easily via your private online gallery.
That’s completely up to you. The most important thing is to bring outfits you love and would be happy to see your baby photographed in.
If more than one family member will be in the pictures, it can work well to coordinate colours or tones, but there’s no need to match exactly unless you want to. I also have a small selection of simple outfits at the studio that you’re welcome to borrow.
Some parents prefer very minimal clothing – or even just a nappy – while others enjoy a couple of outfit changes. There’s time during the session to change outfits if you’d like, and I’m always happy to advise if you’re unsure.
Other than your usual baby bag (the one you’d never leave the house without!), you don’t need to bring anything special to your session. I have everything we need here at the studio.
You’re very welcome to bring a change of outfit for your baby or any small props or keepsakes you’d like included, but it’s completely optional. The aim is to keep things relaxed and easy – especially for you.
Absolutely! Photography gift certificates make a wonderful and thoughtful present – perfect for birthdays, baby showers, new arrivals or just because.
You can choose any session type (newborn, family, maternity, baby club, cake smash, or even seasonal minis) and I’ll create a beautifully designed certificate for you to give.
Gift certificates can be supplied as a printed version, ready to wrap and hand over, or a digital version, perfect for last-minute gifting. Each one comes with full details on how to book, and the recipient is free to choose a date that suits them.
If you’d like to order one, just click on the button below. It’s a lovely way to give someone the gift of memories that last a lifetime.
Yes – dogs are very welcome at my studio. If you’d like to include your dog in your baby’s first birthday photos, it’s best to wait until your baby can sit confidently on their own so I can pose them safely together. For cake smashes, it is possible to bring your dog, but I recommend bringing an extra pair of hands so someone can keep an eye on them while we’re doing the cake and tub splash. Even the best-behaved dogs can find all that icing a bit irresistible!
I completely understand that little ones can become poorly at the most inconvenient times. If your child is ill on the day of your session, just get in touch and I’ll happily rearrange it for you. There’s no problem at all — it’s far better to wait until they’re feeling well, comfortable and ready to enjoy themselves.
Children rarely look their best when they’re under the weather, and you’ll get much nicer photos when they’re bright and happy, so rescheduling is always the right call.
I book the studio for an hour for a baby photo shoot, but in reality most babies only want to be photographed for a short window of that time. Often it’s around 15–30 minutes – sometimes even less – and that’s absolutely fine.
The rest of the session time is there to allow for feeding, settling, cuddles and nappy changes. There’s no rushing and no expectation for your baby to perform. Even with a short shooting window, there’s plenty of time to create a lovely set of images.
The best time for a photo session is when your baby (or child) is at their happiest – usually after they’ve eaten and had a good nap. For many families, late morning works really well, often around 10–11am.
Afternoon sessions can also work beautifully, especially after an afternoon nap, with typical start times around 2–3pm. That said, there’s no single “perfect” time – babies don’t read the rulebook, and routines can change overnight. I’m always happy to work around whatever time of day suits your child best.
Absolutely – parents and siblings are very welcome to be included in your baby’s photo shoot. I’ll always make sure we capture some lovely images of your baby on their own as well as a few natural family shots if you’d like them.
If you have very young siblings joining in, I’ll usually photograph them first so they can relax or play once we’ve got those images safely captured. Everything is kept calm, flexible and baby-led.
Babies cry – it’s completely normal, and it’s something I plan for in every baby session.
When you book a baby photo shoot, I allow plenty of time so there’s no pressure. Although the actual photographing part is often quite short, the session time includes space for feeding, cuddles, settling, and taking things at your baby’s pace.
Most babies do settle once they’ve had what they need, but occasionally there are days when a baby just isn’t happy – and that’s okay. If your baby becomes very unsettled and clearly isn’t enjoying themselves, we won’t push on and make it stressful for either of you. In those rare cases, we can simply arrange another session for a different day when your baby is more comfortable.
Your baby’s wellbeing always comes first, and there’s never any pressure to “push through.”
I keep your images for 18 months following your session date and after this point, they are permanently deleted so if you are purchasing digital copies, I can’t stress enough to back them up safely.
When they go online following your session, they will be on there for a month for you to order from (although I can extend that if you need a bit more time to choose – you just need to ask!)
My studio (located in Crawley Down, just a short drive from East Grinstead, West Sussex) is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm.
I welcome bookings within those hours, and if you have special scheduling needs or want an evening or Sunday option, feel free to ask – I’ll always do my best to accommodate when possible.
I present all of your images in colour and then I’ll add in black and white copies of some that I think particularly suit it. Of course, if you’d rather have an image in black and white then just ask and I’m happy to switch it over for you.
I have a range of backdrops you can use for your session, and you’re welcome to browse the range I have in advance of your session and let me know your choices on your session options form (you’ll receive this the day before your session) and I’ll have everything ready for you when you arrive for your photo shoot.
Yes – every image you receive is fully edited so it looks its very best. I take care of colour balance, exposure, skin tones and any little distractions, while keeping everything natural and true to the moment. This is why there’s a short wait after your session before your gallery is ready; I hand-edit each final image with care.
Each of your images is professionally edited and so there will be a bit of a delay before you can see your images while I get everything ready for you. This can vary according to a number of factors but generally, it’s about a two week wait before your images are uploaded to your private online gallery. I’ll be able to advise you better on exact waiting times at your session.
My studio is based in Crawley Down, West Sussex, conveniently positioned between Crawley and East Grinstead and just a short drive from nearby villages like Copthorne and Turners Hill.
Most newborn, baby club, and family sessions take place in-studio, where I’ve set up a calm, warm, and safe environment for babies and families. I’ve designed the space for comfort, safety, soft light, and a full wardrobe of props and wraps.
You can find out more about it including the address and directions at My Studio Page.
There’s no minimum spend or nasty pricing surprises with any of my photography. You’ll already know the price of your photo shoot and what’s included and if you’d like to order more, you simply do so from your online gallery.
I believe in complete transparency when it comes to pricing so you won’t get any nasty surprises. You’ll already know what your session fee includes in terms of images, and you can simply order more from your online gallery if you’d like to – there’s no sales or viewing session to attend.
Here are the prices for additional digital images and prints.
About two weeks after your session, I’ll have your images edited and uploaded to your private online gallery. There’s no sales or viewing session to attend. I’ll email you a link and a password and that will take you straight to your finished images.
Any digital images that you purchase will be sized at 10×8″ at 300ppi in JPEG format as standard. This is perfect for printing up to this size or slightly larger (you have more flexibility on size when it comes to canvases as they are printed at a lower resolution).
If you know you want to print significantly larger than this, you can upgrade your digital images to be larger file sizes and they will be sent to you on USB drive – just check your gallery pricing for the options here.
One little note though – always back up your USBs – they’re aren’t the most reliable technology for long term storage.
I kindly ask that you don’t take photos or videos during your session. Your booking includes my time, skill and copyright, and recording in the studio can interrupt the flow of your shoot. If anyone is seen filming or photographing, the session will need to be stopped and will end without refund – and that’s not a situation any of us want to be in. Please relax, enjoy the experience, and let me take care of creating the images for you.
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