Cake Smash Photography Orpington | Ashleigh Shea Photography

The Messiest Session We Do — And Absolutely Worth Every Crumb I'll be honest with you: cake smash sessions are my favourite kind of chaos. There's something about watching a one-year-old encounter a cake for the very first time — the confusion, the cautious first...

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Newborn Photography Orpington | Ashleigh Shea Photography

There's No Such Thing as "We'll Do It Later" With a Newborn If you're reading this with a newborn on your chest, or a due date circled on your calendar, I want to say something gently but honestly — this season moves faster than any other. I've been offering newborn...

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Outdoor Family Photography Orpington | Ashleigh Shea Photography

Summer Won't Wait — And Neither Should Your Family Photos There's a particular kind of light that happens in summer — that warm, golden, late-evening glow that makes everything look like a memory even while you're still in it. It's my favourite light to shoot in, and...

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Maternity Photography Offer Orpington | Ashleigh Shea Photography

A Little Gift for the In-Between Time — Maternity Sessions This Summer Before the sleepless nights. Before the first feed and the first cry and the first time they curl into you and your whole world rearranges itself. There's this extraordinary in-between time — the...

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What Happens After Your Photo Session | Ashleigh Shea Photography

What Actually Happens After Your Photo Session You've booked. You've turned up, the kids have (mostly) behaved, and you've had a brilliant session. You drive home glowing — and then you wonder: so what happens now? It's one of the questions I get asked most, and I...

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Family Photography Bromley | This Is What 6 Months Looks Like

This Is What 6 Months Looks Like My grandson Jaxie turned 6 months old this month — and as someone who has spent years doing family photography in Bromley, and like every parent, grandparent, and person who has ever watched someone they love grow up, I can only say:...

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Last-Minute Newborn Session Availability This April – Special Offer!

Last-Minute Newborn Session Availability This April – Special Offer! If you've recently welcomed a little one or are expecting in the coming days, we have exciting news! Ashleigh Shea Photography has a rare, last-minute opening for a newborn session this April – and...

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What to Expect: Behind the Scenes of a Newborn Session with Ashleigh Shea Photography

Behind the Scenes of a Newborn Session with Ashleigh Shea Photography So, you're considering a newborn photography session—what an exciting time! Whether you’ve done your research, browsed styles, products, and pricing for a Bromley newborn photographer, or you’ve...

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Maternity Photography; A Photographers Perspective

Crafting Unforgettable Maternity Photos: Celebrating the Journey Maternity photography transcends mere images; it's a profound art capturing the essence of expectation and joy. As a professional maternity photographer, I'm privileged to document this transformative...

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Back To School Sessions

BackCapture the Back-to-School Excitement with Our Special Uniform Sessions! As the summer holidays come to a close and the excitement of a new school year builds, there’s no better time to capture those precious back-to-school moments. At Ashleigh Shea Photography in...

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How to take Spooktacular Halloween Family Photos

Spooktacular Halloween Photos Hello, my fabulous families! 🎃 Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to get creative with your family photos. Whether you’re a fan of the spooky or the whimsical, Halloween offers endless possibilities for...

Preparing your baby for their Cake Smash

Is your little one’s first birthday approaching? If so, you’re probably considering how to mark the most special birthday and you’ve also probably considered a cake-smash portrait session to celebrate! It’s one of my most popular session types and for good reason. For...

Booking Your Newborn Portrait Session

Eagerly awaiting your September Star: Booking your Newborn Portrait Session As a professional portrait photographer, I’ve had the immense joy of capturing some of life’s most precious moments, and none are quite as magical as the arrival of a newborn. Did you know...

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Planning Your Christmas Activities in Orpington

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Planning Your Christmas Activities in Orpington Around this time of year, we start to see lots of information about all of the Christmas activities there are for families in [location]. Whilst we are thinking about school holidays, halloween and bonfire night, we can...

Halloween Treats

Baby Photography, Birthday, Chislehurst, Family, Kent, Life, Petts Wood

Halloween Treats As we move into Autumn, we all start thinking about all of the fun family activities going on in locally over the next few months. For most families, Halloween is definitely an event on their radar. Over the last few years, Halloween has become more...

Autumn Baby

Baby Photography, Photographer

Autumn Baby Autumn is such a beautiful time of year to be expecting a baby! You don’t have to worry about the heat of summer but the weather is still mild enough to be able to get out and about with your new arrival. You also have the added bonus that your baby will...

Rainy Day Activities

Family Lifestyle, Family Photography, Photographer, Things To Do With The Kids

Rainy Day Activities Your summer holiday plans can easily be disrupted when rain stops play - literally. If you find yourself with ruined plans today and are looking for something to entertain the kids, I’ve got you covered with my Rainy Day Activities. Here are my...

The Best Picnic Spots in Kent

Chislehurst, Family, Family Photography, Kent, Photographer, Things To Do With The Kids

The Best Picnic Spots in Kent A good old-fashioned picnic can provide you with a perfect family day out. You can pack up all of the food your family enjoys, throw your cool box, blankets and cushions in the car, and off you go! We’re really lucky to have so many...

Klarna for Portraits; Shop Today, Pay Later

Baby Photography, Cake Smash, Child Photography, Family Photography, Photographer

Klarna for Portraits; Shop Today, Pay Later As a busy mum and business owner, I know only too well how difficult it can be to budget for the things you enjoy. That's the reason I've been looking at ways to make it easier for you to purchase products from me. Namely,...