Business Details
20 Years
experience
Professional Newborn & Maternity Photography in Braintree
Established in 2006, Sally Slack Photography specialises in capturing the unique charm of maternity, newborn, baby, and toddler milestones. With a background as an NNEB-qualified nursery nurse and three children of my own, I combine professional expertise with personal experience to ensure every child's safety and comfort during sessions. My approach prioritises a relaxed, unhurried environment, allowing families to enjoy the process while creating bespoke, timeless portraits. Unlike high-volume studios, I limit sessions to one newborn per day, ensuring dedicated attention to each client's needs. Based in Braintree, Essex, I serve clients across Essex, London, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire, offering both studio and home visits.My services include maternity photography, newborn portraits, baby milestones, and celebratory cake smash sessions for first birthdays. All sessions are tailored to reflect each child's individuality, with optional hair and makeup packages enhancing the experience. I maintain transparency in pricing, with cake smash sessions starting at 120 and product packages from 245. Clients are welcome to visit the studio beforehand, and I provide ongoing support via phone or contact form. My work has been shaped by mentorship with an award-winning portrait photographer, ensuring technical excellence alongside emotional authenticity in every image.
Services
Maternity Photography
Newborn Portraits
Baby Milestone Sessions
Cake Smash Photography
Home Visit Photography
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of professional experience since 2006
- Our NNEB-qualified nursery nurse background ensures child safety
- Personalised sessions with one newborn booked per day
- Flexible studio or home visit options available
- Serving clients across five counties including London & Essex
Services
Maternity Photography
Celebrate your pregnancy journey with bespoke maternity photography. Sessions focus on capturing your natural beauty and emotional connection with your unborn child. Available in studio or at home, with styling options for implied nude or fully clothed portraits. Ideal timing between 27-36 weeks.
Newborn Portraits
Specialist newborn photography for babies aged 6-14 days. Sessions conducted at baby's pace with safety paramount. Includes parental guidance on optimal booking timing post-birth. Studio-based with optional home visits available across Essex and surrounding counties.
Baby Milestone Sessions
Capture your baby's development at 6-9 months old. Forty-minute sessions focusing on sitting milestones. Free for previous newborn clients. Combines posed photography with candid moments to document this transitional stage in your child's growth.
Cake Smash Photography
Celebrate first birthdays with themed cake smash sessions. Includes professional cake provision and cleanup. Priced from 120 for the session with product packages starting at 245. Available Monday-Saturday with allergy-friendly cake options.
Home Visit Photography
Flexible photography services conducted in clients' homes. Designed for families preferring familiar surroundings. Covers maternity, newborn, and baby milestone sessions. Requires travel coordination across served areas in East Anglia and London.
People
Sally Slack
Founder & Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with nursery nursing qualifications. Specialises in newborn and family photography since 2006. Combines child safety expertise with artistic vision to create timeless portraits through relaxed, bespoke sessions.
Questions
What age is best for newborn photography?
Ideal sessions occur when babies are 6-14 days old. This ensures they remain sleepy and curl up naturally. Sessions can still work for older babies with adjusted expectations.
Do you offer home visits?
Yes, I provide mobile photography services across Essex, London, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire for maternity, newborn, and baby milestone sessions.
What's included in cake smash sessions?
£120 creative fee includes session time, cake provision, and viewing appointment. Products like prints and albums start from £245. Allergy-friendly options available.
How long do baby milestone sessions last?
Sitter sessions typically run 40-60 minutes, focusing on 6-9 month old babies. Previous newborn clients receive complimentary sessions to document their child's development.
Can I visit the studio beforehand?
Yes, prospective clients are welcome to tour the Braintree studio and discuss requirements prior to booking any photography session.
