Little Works of Art Photography
Newborn, baby and maternity photographer in Suffolk
Hello! I'm Grace, owner of Little Works of Art Photography, which was established back in 2015.
I specialise primary in newborn portraits, and also offer maternity, baby and breastfeeding photography sessions in Red Lodge, near Bury St Edmunds and Newmarket, Suffolk.
As a mum of two myself, I know that while the days can feel long, the years fly by before you know it and babies are gone in the blink of an eye.
My portraits are timeless and uncluttered - props are simple and don't distract from your baby. I love using deep jewel tones, gorgeous light and shadows for depth.
I pride myself on being honest and upfront on pricing, so there are no nasty surprises or sales pitches, just a simple booking and ordering process.
"Grace captures beautiful images that you'll treasure for years. At our newborn shoot our baby girl took quite a while to settle, but Grace was happy to take all of the time needed to settle her down (she just wanted to see what was happening!) to get the perfect sleepy shot with no stress to us or baby"
"Amazing photographer and brilliant with both kids, can’t recommend Grace enough! Everyone loved our newborn pictures"
"I booked a newborn photo shoot with Grace, she was amazing with my little boy, and I felt very relaxed with her positioning him and knew that he was safe in her hands. The photos were amazing too, Grace is so talented and we had a good selection of photos to choose from. I would definitely use her again and recommend her to friends and family."
"Grace is absolutely amazing, I have taken my son to her twice now, for a newborn photoshoot and more recently for a one year old photoshoot. Both times I have been amazed at how comfortable she is with handling newborns and more recently getting my very serious one year to actually smile!! The photos from both shoots are incredible and I am so pleased I got Grace to do them. Will absolutely be back again for more photos, and wouldn’t dream of taking my babies to anyone else for photos!"
"We had a fantastic photo shoot with grace. She was incredibly patient with my little boy when we needed to stop for feeds and changing. Grace also has the magic calming touch. I would highly recommend Grace. We are delighted and we look forward to booking in the future making sure those special memories are captured."
We had maternity, newborn and baby shoots with Grace and have been really happy with them all. She was really helpful with all the questions I had about the styling and what to wear, and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera each time. We loved the final photos from each session and it’s great having similarly styled images from each stage. Would recommend to anyone who’s looking for a maternity/newborn photographer!
What should we wear? I recommend that clothing be as plain and simple as possible, without busy patterns, bright colours or logos. For Newborn Sessions, I have everything we need for your baby, but it can be helpful to have them in an easy-to-remove outfit when you arrive. For Baby Sessions, well fitting (a little too small is better than a little too big) simple clothing that your baby is comfortable in works best. A simple vest in a muted tone, or even just a nappy, photograph really well.
Will our photos be shared online? Not if you don't want them to be! I will always check and double check before sharing photos on my social media and, if you're ok with it, I will post some preview images on Facebook and Instagram a few days after your Session. If not, they will only be uploaded to your password protected gallery - for your eyes only.
Can siblings join in with photos? Absolutely! Family photos are included in all my Session types and sibling photos are some of my absolute favourite to capture. Newborn Sessions can be a little long for young children, luckily there is a playpark and large green just outside so, once family photos are done, you have the option for siblings to nip out with a parent or grandparent.
When should I book in a newborn session? If you contact me while you're still pregnant, I will offer you a provisional date somewhere around ten days after your due date. I do tend to find this date goes ahead far more often than not, but of course babies don't care much for calendars so Session dates are flexible in the event of baby being born early, late or anything unexpected happening such as a particularly long hospital stay. I always have unfilled dates dotted about especially for these circumstances and can also occassionally use them for last minute newborns who are already born, so it's always worth inquiring even if you think it may be too late to book a Session.
What should I bring to a newborn session? I provide all props, outfits, wraps and accessories so you only need bottles and milk - if you're using them - and a nappy bag. I also provide snacks and cold drinks, though you are more than welcome to bring your own.
How do I prepare on the day of a newborn session? I do not ask parents to do anything in particular before their Session in the hopes that it will help baby sleep more, for two reasons: Firstly, I know that gettting ready and out of the house with a new baby is stressful enough, without having to factor in special feeding schedules or trying to prevent baby sleeping. Secondly, my Newborn Sessions are designed to work around your baby - I set up an environment which will help your baby settle peacefully and we have plenty of time for feeds, nappy changes and cuddles. It is very rare that I cannot settle a newborn and capture those beautiful sleepy photos, so please don't be concerned that your baby will not settle!
When will our photos be ready? I aim to have your gallery of final images ready for you one to two weeks after your Session. Your gallery is sent via email, ready to download - so you don't need to leave the house and there's no sales pitch to sit through.
When did you start doing photography? There are two answers to this one! I started Little Works of Art Photography in November 2015, just after my eldest child's first birthday. I have always loved both babies and photography and thought it was time to fulfill the dream of working with both. Having my daughter had also made me realise how precious the memories from her babyhood were and how lovely it is to capture this time for other families. I have absolutely loved photography since I was 14, however, so strictly speaking, I've been a photographer for over half my life!
What colours can we use for our session? There are a huge number of beautiful colour combinations you can choose for your session. I love deep jewel tones, but neutrals and pastels are also available.
