I’ve actually had my baby hammock for the longest time. It’s one of the first props I bought when I was starting out nearly twenty years ago. Props were pretty unusual in photography then too, so I’m glad it’s stood the test of time. Not everything I bought back then has, I should add.

a laughing baby in a crocheted hammock against a black backdrop

Anyway, I digress. It works really well for newborns and also for the first Baby Photography Club session, as this little chap proves. Something a bit different, and babies seem to genuinely enjoy hanging out in it. You do need two adults to make the shot work, so if you want to include it at your club session just make sure you’ve got someone along with you.

It is a bit of a cheat if I’m honest. We don’t actually lift the baby anywhere near as high as it looks. We just lift them off the beanbag enough to get their weight into the hammock, and the rest is Photoshop smoke and mirrors.

Want to find out more about my range of studio props and accessories?

The studio has a wide range of props available across all session types, from wraps and blankets for newborns through to toys, sets, and accessories for older babies and children. You’re also welcome to bring your own. Take a look at the props page to see what’s available

Baby Photography

You can book a stand alone baby photo shoot for £95 including three digital images or you can take a look at my Baby Photography Club which includes

  • Sessions at 4, 8 and 12 months plus a bonus session that you can use any time in your baby’s second year.
  • The birthday session can be a cake smash and tub splash if you’d like it (no extra charge)
  • Your favourite image from each session in a wall frame at the end of the year OR a free digital image from each session
  • Online private image gallery after each session (no sales / viewing appointments)
  • £39.95 for the sessions and the wall frame