4 reasons to book a newborn session for your baby
Welcome to Jenny McDonnell Photography mama-to-be! As a newborn photographer, I know how quickly those first few weeks with your baby can fly by, and how important it is to capture the precious moments that make up this special time. That’s why I strongly recommend booking a newborn session to create beautiful memories that you’ll […]
Coping with Pregnancy Symptoms
Pregnancy is an exciting and magical time, but it can also be challenging for many women. As your body goes through various changes to accommodate your growing baby, you may experience a range of symptoms, from morning sickness to back pain to mood swings. In this post, we will explore some common pregnancy symptoms and […]
Clydach Photography Studio
My new photography studio in Clydach, Swansea So I recently moved in to my gorgeous new studio situated on High Street in Clydach. And somehow, it was meant to be. You see, I lived with my family in Clydach for a few years and would always pass this shop on the High Street and think […]
Cake Smash Photography sessions in Swansea
Cake Smash Photography sessions in Swansea So, your little baby is turning one… But where did that year go? Between incredible “firsts”, sleepless nights and nappy changes, baby’s first year sometimes goes by in a whirlwind and, before you know it… time to celebrate! Now when you mention “birthday” to a baby photographer, chances are […]
A Day in the life as a Swansea newborn Photographer
A day in the life as a Swansea newborn photographer – A session with me Its day 2190 in the newborn photographer house. I wake up normally after a very late-night editing and get the dogs off the bed – hubby is still happily snoring away. First thing is to switch on the light […]
Baby Photography in Port Talbot and Swansea
Baby Photography in Port Talbot and Swansea So I thought I would do a blog about a gorgeous little one that I photographed recently, her name is Rivere and by the end of the session I was quite smitten. I’m always fond of every baby that comes into the studio as I spend time with […]
Halloween Events in Swansea
Halloween events in Swansea 2021 Summer has ended and autumn is with us bringing the spookiest time of the year and one of my favourite (bring on the pumpkin spice lattes!) Heres a list of events that I have found whilst having a little search on the internet which are perfect for your little ones. […]
Is newborn photography safe?
Is a newborn baby photoshoot dangerous? This is a question I hear often and the answer is it shouldn’t be. The training required as a professional newborn photographer includes not only “technical” photography, but also posing (how to safely achieve those curly poses we all love) and safetly – an incredibly important matter when it […]
Top 5 books for children: my daughter’s favourites!
My daughter Niamh is 11 and absolutely loves reading. From an early age we made sure she was shown picture books and was read to every night before bed and I am so glad this passion stayed with her and… still does, even when things are tough! At the age of 7 we had her […]
Newborn Portrait tips
Capturing those precious first moments with your baby create wonderful lasting memories for families. With the unprecedented times we are in at the moment, I want to show you that even with a camera phone you can still create some beautiful images. Click on the link below for a handy PDF Newborn Portrait Ideas