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Bluebell Mini Sessions

9/2/2020

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Childrens Photography in Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Graves Park, Sheffield.
Despite being predominantly studio based I do love to run a few outdoor sessions per year - I love how chilled out kids are when we're outdoors, it's lots of fun!

The bluebell sessions take place in May and can include portraits of your children both together and individually and if you want to get in too that's always welcomed! 

The bluebell sessions are perfect for any babies above 6 months old - if a baby can sit unaided that's perfect - I usually bring a basket prop for the little ones and then use a log in the woods for older children to sit on together (see gallery below). 

If your babies are now young adults - don't be put off having a session - the outdoor sessions are perfect for teenagers too! 

2020 bluebell sessions will take place on the 10th May and I have TWO SPACES left for this date but I may open up a reserve date if the weather is fine on the 10th! If you would like to know more about these sessions please don't hesitate to ask --> CONTACT FORM 
Sibling Photography in Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Graves Park, Sheffield.
Family and Childrens Photography in Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Graves Park, Sheffield.
Sibling Photography in Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Graves Park, Sheffield.
Childrens Photography in Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Graves Park, Sheffield.
Sibling Photography in Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Graves Park, Sheffield. Childrens Photography in Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Graves Park, Sheffield. Twins.
Childrens Photography in Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Graves Park, Sheffield.
Childrens Photography in Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Graves Park, Sheffield.
Childrens Photography in Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Graves Park, Sheffield.
Childrens Photography in Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Graves Park, Sheffield.
Childrens Photography in Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Graves Park, Sheffield.
Family and Childrens Photography in Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Graves Park, Sheffield.
Sibling Photography in Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Graves Park, Sheffield.
Childrens Photography in Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Graves Park, Sheffield.
Childrens Photography in Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Graves Park, Sheffield.
Childrens Photography in Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Graves Park, Sheffield.
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Places in Yorkshire I love to visit with my nephews...

7/2/2020

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Since becoming an Auntie I have really appreciated being self-employed as it means I get to spend lots of time with my Nephews, along with my Sister and Mum. We are always off on days out and so I thought I would share some of our favourites! First up has to be YORKSHIRE WILDLIFE PARK! (Doncaster) We first went when Dougie was a teeny tot. Although he was a little too young to appreciate his surroundings fully, we all LOVED it! We soon decided to get an annual pass to allow us to go whenever we liked and Dougie had free entry until he turned 3! 
POSITIVES OF YWP...
  • The Animals... obviously! 
  • Lots of walking and fresh air
  • Huge indoor play area (not just for the children!) with an under 5's section!
  • You can take your own lunch 
  • The very best hot chocolates that you can enjoy whilst watching the giraffes!
NEGATIVES ​OF YWP...
  • Entry fees mean you can't go too often unless you do get an annual pass
  • Dougie now ONLY wants to go in the play area and has lost interest in animals!
  • Busy in peak season - we always tried to stick to school days in term time
Sheffield Children's Days out - Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Next up is somewhere we go quite often and lots of my clients will know this is a favourite place of mine for children's outdoor photoshoots too! GRAVES PARK is local to us (Norton, Sheffield) and somewhere I can remember visiting as a child myself! 

Graves Park has many options and before Dougie arrived we regularly  visited with our Labradors and walked through the woods. We never park in the main car park (around £1 per hour) as we like a little walk first. 

Dougie's favourite thing about Graves Park is the new 
addition of the Go Karts which are £1 a go - I usually get the backseat driver role!
As mentioned previously Dougie isn't hugely bothered by the animals but there are plenty to see especially for a Free Entry Farm! You can buy food for some of them too.
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POSITIVES OF GRAVES...
  • Free entry and you don't NEED to spend a penny (difficult with a threenager!) 
  • Lovely cafe - reasonably priced and the option to pay by card 
NEGATIVES ​OF GRAVES...
  • Gets really busy in the summertime and you may have to find a different car park
  • Lots of dogs running around so watch your sandwiches!

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When we fancy some really good coffee and grub we head to FORGE DAM CAFE and have a little walk through the woods, throw rocks into the river shouting 'PLONK' and then head to the park. I always remember the slide here from being a little girl! We have lunch in the cafe - they serve the BEST sausage rolls. We usually buy some duck food here too! 

POSITIVES OF FORGE DAM...
  • Sausage rolls and proper coffee!
  • Option to go on a long walk
NEGATIVES ​OF FORGE DAM...
  • Walking back to the car after all the food! 
  • The ducks are those greedy kind
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Let them eat cake!

6/2/2020

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Baby boy first birthday cake smash photoshoot in Sheffield, Yorkshire.
I get so many people asking me "So...What is a CAKE SMASH?" and I even spoke live on Toby Foster's BBC Radio Sheffield Breakfast show recently telling him all about them! 

Cake smash and splash sessions are a great way to celebrate a little ones first birthday. They are great fun for baby and for you too! It's that age when a little ones personality really shines through in photographs.  


I am a creative soul, so flamboyant themes really are my thing - I plan them for months before your little ones special birthday. I have created some very exciting themes so far, ranging from Peter Rabbit to Alice in Wonderland. I also have 'bucket list' of ideas I'd love to try so if you're not sure - just ask! 

Baby boy themed first birthday cake smash photographer in Sheffield, Yorkshire.
Baby boy first birthday cake smash photoshoot in Sheffield, Yorkshire.
You don't need to worry about providing props or outfits for the cake smashes as I have lots on hand. You can add a cake or bring your own if you're a whizz in the kitchen! ​I know messy play isn't for everybody and I offer CAKE FREE birthday sessions too! Whether you'd like to bring a food alternative such as fruit or a dairy free cake, or if you'd like it to be mess free altogether! The theme can still be just as extravagant and it can still include a SPLASH section too! 

My cake smashes take place in my home studio in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. 
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Here is a Youtube slideshow of lovely birthday boys Toy Story themed cake smash and splash! 
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All About Jenny

5/2/2020

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Hello! I am Jenny Mills, a self-employed children/family photographer from Yorkshire. I wanted to start the blog with a little intro - please comment below if you'd like to know anything else! 
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GETTING TO KNOW ME...
  •  I'm a 90's baby 
  • I grew up in S12, Sheffield + I live there still
  • I live with my boyfriend, Nick who is a design engineer and tries to get me to understand his job on a daily basis 
  • I am the youngest of three and have a brother and sister
  • I have two amazing and wonderful nephews DOUGIE + JESSE - I absolutely love being their Auntie! 
  • I'm team NIKON (sorry Canon)
  • Dog lover but don't have one (the same for children)
  • I studied photography at Huddersfield University (Yorkshire)
  • I photograph WEDDINGS, NEWBORNS, CAKE SMASH and everything in-between! 
  • I have my own studio which opened in July 2019
  • I'm (annoyingly) creative and I can find myself crafting at any hour - but it's usually props for a cake smash set up! 
  • Every year I promise myself I will take a professional image of myself, but never actually brave up to being the other side of the camera! 
  • My goal is to capture wonderful ARTWORK of your family that you will display on your walls for years to come. 
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