Ever wondered why babies love playing peekaboo? It’s more than just adorable—it’s science in action.
From around 5 to 8 months, babies begin to understand something called object permanence—the idea that things (and people!) still exist even when they can’t see them. Before that, if you cover your face, it’s as though you’ve vanished from their world. But as their brains develop, they start to get the game—and when you pop back into view, it’s the best surprise ever.
It’s why peekaboo is such a hit in my studio. When little ones aren’t sure about sitting for a photo, covering my face with my hands (or a soft toy, or even a muslin cloth) and popping back out with a smile never fails to get a giggle. That moment of recognition—“you’re back!”—is pure gold.
If you’ve got a baby at this age, you’re probably already a peekaboo pro without even realising you’re boosting their brainpower!
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
- The last session as a cake smash / 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
