Helen Murray @ Brushstrok.es
It truly is a joy for Brushstrok.es to work with such inspiring and talented photographers as Helen. "Bump and baby" photography is a popular choice for parents who have such hectic lives and don't wish to lose the chance to capture and treasure those first incredible moments of the new addition to their family.
Following a successful career as a nurse, Helen took the plunge to follow her passion and became a full time professional photographer. She started her photography career in wedding photography and was part of a very successful wedding photography business partnership for several years.
Subsequently Helen changed direction and after her first newborn baby shoot, never looked back. She loves capturing this very special time in a newborn baby's life... a time that can never be repeated and is so treasured by mum, dad and family. And of course, many ladies prefer having a female photographer come to their home.
(Please note: the images below are Brushstrok.es renditions from Helen's superb photos)
Those special moments begin before the baby is born and while mum is expectant. Helen loves to shoot the miracle of life, beginning with beautiful 'bump' maternity photography as well as images beyond a newborn shoot, that capture the beauty in growth and development of an amazing little personality that is as individual as each baby itself.
Helen shoots using natural lighting (no upsetting flash photography) and entirely in the baby's home, which means for the 'bump' photography, the Mum-to-be, as she grows much bigger, has the convenience of Helen coming to her in her own home. No complicated schedules, no travel, no stress for mum - after all, this is a very special time.
And once the baby is born this means that a shoot can also be done in the comfort of the home whilst Mummy and baby are recovering in the first few weeks when tiredness and time are a big factor. As the baby grows and begins to interact with the world around it, a shoot done at home where all the toys and surroundings are familiar to the child makes for a more relaxed and natural photo shoot. It is less stress for mother, child (and indeed father) alike.
Helen's photos have a documentary/reportage style that in years to come will take you right back to the moment they were captured, reminding you of what you felt at the time with your precious newborn babe.
Helen shoots throughout the UK as well as being available on a regular basis within Cheshire and Cambridgeshire/Suffolk.
Brushstrok.es works closely with Helen to make her photos available as contemporary inspiring paintings that create a spectacular personalised memory of your child/children to last a lifetime. (see slideshow above)
You can contact Helen through brushstrok.es or directly at her own photo girl website.