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Mini Baby Photo Shoot
MINI Baby Photo Shoot
Introducing our MINI Baby Photoshoot – Perfect for those wanting just a little shoot with a few digital images for £99.00. For babies of 6 months and Up.
The 6 Month Milestone for your baby’s photoshoot is such a wonderful time to capture your little one’s development … it’s a smiley, giggly time when personality is really shining through. An absolutely wonderful time for a photo shoot and a big milestone too with it being Half Way to One.
Your baby is learning to sit up at this 6 months stage … but don’t worry if your baby hasn’t quite managed it yet, we have lots of baby chairs and rockers to help and also arms of parents can easily be edited out to stop them from falling backwards (or sideways).
I’ve created a very relaxed studio environment … its a lovely warm, bright and airy space, specially designed so that it looks like a soft play area for your baby – soft toys and props are on show in the studio so you have lots of choice for your photoshoot. And you are welcome to bring along any props you’d like involved … and of course your pets too if you wish.
On arrival, we discuss the shots that you’d like before we start. I have various backdrops that you can choose from too, many of which can be seen in the gallery of images – to view please Click here. OR visit my Facebook page for lots more ideas and images …. also too my Instagram account – which is ShyVioletPhotography.
I have a few outfits we can use and many many props, I have toys to make them giggle and laugh … but you are welcome to bring their favourites to encourage their best smiles.
Our 6 Months Milestone Baby Photoshoot packages are publsihed on the website … Click here to view ALL package options. These shoots cannot include family or sibling pics. For this you need to go to our Family Page for the Family Mini package – click here.
Following each shoot, a gallery of images is uploaded to my gallery only website for you and from here you can choose your favourites – the gallery stays on for 3 weeks so you can revisit as many times as you like and offer viewing to extended family too.
To book in, or make an enquiry, you can use the online form or email gaynor@shyvioletphotography.co.uk, or call me (Gaynor) on 07810 5335533.

Mini Family Photoshoot
Mini Family PhotoShoot
Introducing our MINI Family Photoshoot – ideal for those wanting a little photoshoot with just a few digitial images: £99 – includes a 30 minute photoshoot and 3 x fully edited digitial images.
Can be bought as a Gift Voucher for Christmas or any occasion.
Please click here to take you to our Family Page – showing you Info, Pricing and an Image Gallery.
Family photo shoots can include babies from any age (not for newborns) – you can combine the shoot to include, all family members, siblings and/or the baby or children on their own too. UP to max of 5 family members.
Our studio is a very light and airy space, designed to make you feel relaxed as soon as you come in.
As a general rule we offer the family portrait photo sessions on a white or light grey backdrop, but we can offer lots of other ideas too – please feel free to discuss any specific requirements you might have with us.
Following your family photo session with Shy Violet Photography, a Gallery of images will be online for 3 weeks on our Customer Only GALLERY website where you will be able to view your images in the privacy of your own home, and as many times as you like. The gallery can include black and white at no additonal charge.
Please contact me, Gaynor by email to gaynor@shyvioletphotography.co.uk or call me on 07810 533533 for more info or to book in.

Gift Vouchers – Photoshoot
Gift Vouchers – Photoshoot
A gift voucher for a Photoshoot is such a thoughtful gift – giving memories to last a lifetime.
Our Gift Vouchers can be purchased for any amount. You could purchase a whole package – or you can put a sum of your choice towards a package.
We have 2 MINI Photoshoot options for Baby at 6 months / and Family Photoshoots – click on links to take you to Page Info / Pricing. Perfect for those wanting a little photoshoot with just a few digital images.
These days with the cost of living so much higher, very often parents can’t afford the luxury of a family photoshoot or a photoshoot for the newborn or baby – so a gift voucher would be a very thoughtful and welcome suprise. We cater for Newborn, Baby, 1st Birthday, Cake Smash and Family Photoshoots – and we welcome pets. You can visit the website and click on the relevant page to bring up a gallery of images and all package options: Go to: www.shyvioletphotography.co.uk
And for Newborn, it’s https://www.tinyvioletsphotography.co.uk/
Our studio is based in Springhead, Oldham, Greater Manchester – it’s light and airy and warm – and if you’d like a look – please click on this link: https://www.shyvioletphotography.co.uk/photography-studio-oldham/
Our Gift vouchers are personalised and come in a silver envelope with ribbon – shown here with Christmas ribbon.
To make an enquiry or to purchase a gift voucher you can email: gaynor@shyvioletphotography.co.uk or call Gaynor on 07810 533533.

Newborn Baby PhotoShoot
NEWBORN BABY PHOTOSHOOT
OFFERING A FREE CHRISTMAS THEMED DIGITAL IMAGE WITH EVERY BOOKING FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2024
I have had the honour of photographing your little newborns for over 20 years … I’ve set up a new and dedicated website: https://www.tinyvioletsphotography.co.uk. Here you will find more info about my newborn photography and your photoshoot and lots more pics. Although you’ll find a picture. gallery and pricing here too: https://www.shyvioletphotography.co.uk/newborn-photography/
I have a very welcoming studio for a quick look – click here: https://www.tinyvioletsphotography.co.uk/newborn-photographer/
My studio has been designed to put you at your ease on arrival … it’s full of soft seating, soft toys and more props than a prop shop(!) but more importantly it’s very warm .. we keep your little ones nice and cosy warm during the photoshoot so don’t worry about them being cold. We do ask that you bring a blanket for your newborn baby but we also have plenty at the studio if needs be.
Please click here to view all Sale Package Options for Newborn Photoshoots on our Pricing page. All Sale Prices stated.
ALL Newborn Photo Session Package options can include family and sibling shots … furry friends welcome too.
We are based in Springhead, Oldham, OL4 5TB click here to take you to a short video of our studio. The studio is on the first floor of the building so there are steps up. It doesn’t mean you can’t bring a pram … with a bit of effort we can get it up the stairs.
We have 4 galleries on the website showing you the various styles; from the very natural white/ivory images with little to no props, to the more creative composite images called ‘Swings and Things’ – You will find Galleries on the Top Tabs on the website – then choose one to view. Christmas choices can be seen on the Swings and Things Gallery.
Our Newborn Photo Sessions go up to 4 weeks with our favourite time to capture your newborn being between 6 and 12 days. But if you baby is over 4 weeks but is still sleeping well after feeds, you can always enquire about availability.
To make a booking, get in touch via the contact forms or please call me on 07810 533533.

Newborn Photo Session – SALE
Newborn Photo Session – SALE
In our Autumn Sale you can book one of Newborn Photoshoot Sale Packages NOW for any month this year and also into 2025.
Please click here to view all Autumn Sale Package Options for Newborn Photoshoots – this link will take you to www.tinyvioletsphotography – Tiny Violets is the dedicated newborn arm of Shy Violet. Or prices can be found on Shy Voilet’s newborn page too.
ALL Newborn Photo Session Package options can include family and sibling shots … furry friends welcome too.
Our studio is large and airy … but we keep your little ones very warm during the photoshoot so don’t worry about them being cold. We do ask that you bring a blanket for your newborn baby but we also have plenty at the studio if needs be.
We are based in Springhead, Oldham, OL4 5TB click here to take you to a short video of our studio. The studio is on the first floor of the building so there are steps up. It doesn’t mean you can’t bring a pram … with a bit of effort we can get it up the stairs.
We have 4 galleries on the website showing you the various styles; from the very natural white/ivory images with little to no props, to the more creative composite images called ‘Swings and Things’ – You will find Galleries on the Top Tabs on the website – then choose one to view
Our Newborn Photo Sessions go up to 4 weeks with our favourite time to capture your newborn being between 6 and 12 days. But if you baby is over 4 weeks but is still sleeping well after feeds, you can always enquire about availability.
To make a booking, get in touch via the contact forms or please call me on 07810 533533.

1st Birthday Cake Smashing
1st Birthday Cake Smashing
I call my cake smash photoshoots my 3-in-1 HAPPIMESS Shoot as it includes 3 shoots as 1 – the ONE wooden letters, the cake smash followed by the Tub /Splash photoshoot.
The cake smash is such a fun way to celebrate the 1st Birthday.…and at One your baby is full of wonder at everything that’s new to them … and very often it’s the first cake they’ve ever tasted … let alone be allowed to eat, smash up and sit on. So the 1st birthday is certainly a ‘one’derful time for the cake smash.
I first met Brody when he was just a few days old for his newborn photoshoot and his mums brought him back to me for his 1st Birthday celebration. What a gorgeous little fun loving boy he’s turned into. See a few pics below.
If you click here to view our cake smash page, you will see a gallery of images for colours and ideas.. plus all package options, and here you will see the cakes on offer. You can choose one of our cakes (made specially for me by a cake maker) or you can bring your own.
Following your baby’s cake smash photoshoot with Shy Violet Photography, a Gallery of images is uploaded to our Customer Only Gallery website where you are able to view the images as many times as you like and choose your faves from here. For more info, to make an enquiry or to book please contact Gaynor on 07810 533533 or email me to gaynor@shyvioletphotography.co.uk.
For 100s of cake smash pics – click here to go to our Facebook page. Or our Instagram page
Brody having fun at his cake smash …

Dog Cake Smash
Dog Cake Smash
Having done 1st Birthday cake smashes for many many babies over the last 15 years … about 7 years ago I introduced the Doggy Cake Smash / Dog or Puppy Cake Smash.
These Dog Cake Smash photoshoots are done exactly the same way as a baby … ONE wooden letters to start with, the cake and the tub & wash off with bubbles. Sorry our cakes are the same too … so full of butter and sugar!!! But you don’t need to have one of our cakes … you are welcome to bring your own cake. Saying this, ours are specially made to be extra gooey and bright and colourful to add to the photoshoot.
Many customers say they’d love a doggy cake smash but just know that their dog wouldn’t sit still. Nellie didn’t really sit for more than a second at a time – so I had to be quick … but we got the best shots. And me and her pawrent had such fun … so many laughs.
If you click here to view our cake smash page, you will see a gallery of images for colours and ideas and although pricing is stated on this page – this is not the pricing for the dog cake smash shoots – you need to contact me for these please.
Following your fur baby’s cake smash photoshoot with Shy Violet Photography, a Gallery of images is uploaded to our Customer Only Gallery website where you are able to view the images as many times as you like and choose your faves from here.
For more info, to make an enquiry or to book please contact Gaynor on 07810 533533 or email me to gaynor@shyvioletphotography.co.uk.
For 100s of cake smash pics – click here to go to our Facebook page. Or our Instagram page
A few pics below from Nellie’s hilarious cake smash …

Flower Garland Cake Smash
Flower Garland Cake Smash
I call my cake smash photoshoot my 3-in-1 HAPPIMESS Shoot as it includes 3 shoots as one – the ‘ONE’ wooden letters, the cake smash followed by the Tub /Splash photoshoot.
I’ve been doing the cake smash shoots for over 14 years now … and it’s still one of the best and most memorable ways to celebrate the milestone 1st Birthday.
At One your baby is full of wonder at everything that’s new to them … and very often it’s the first cake they’ve ever tasted … let alone be allowed to eat, smash up and sit on. So the 1st birthday is certainly a ‘one’derful time for the cake smash.
Ocean absolutely loved her photoshoot … all of it. And she kept us entertained throughout – few pics below from her shoot. This is our flower garland idea for the photoshoot – very simple but very lovely.
You can click here to view our cake smash page, you will see a gallery of images for colours and ideas, including the Flower Garland idea – shown below … plus all package options are published on this page, and here you will see the cakes on offer. You can choose one of our cakes (made specially for me by a cake maker) or you can bring your own.
Following your baby’s cake smash photoshoot with Shy Violet Photography, a Gallery of images is uploaded to our Customer Only Gallery website where you are able to view the images as many times as you like and choose your faves from here.
There are no hidden costs, there is nothing more to pay if you book one of our packages, unless of course you would like additional images – you can request to see these prior to booking. For more info, to make an enquiry or to book please contact Gaynor on 07810 533533 or email me to gaynor@shyvioletphotography.co.uk.
For 100s of cake smash pics – click here to go to our Facebook page. Or our Instagram page
A few of Ocean’s gorgeous pics from her 1st Birthday Cake Smash photoshoot:

Strawberry Themed Cake Smash
Summer Strawberry Themed Cake Smash
I call my cake smash photoshoots my 3-in-1 HAPPIMESS Shoot as it includes 3 shoots as 1 – the ONE wooden letters, the cake smash followed by the Tub /Splash photoshoot.
It’s still such an amazing way to celebrate the 1st Birthday.…and after 14 years of cake smashing it is still one of my favourite shoots for the 1st Birthday.
At One your baby is full of wonder at everything that’s new to them … and very often it’s the first cake they’ve ever tasted … let alone be allowed to eat, smash up and sit on. So the 1st birthday is certainly a ‘one’derful time for the cake smash.
Mia’s mum and dad have been to be 5 times previously … and I first met Mia in her newborn photoshoot last summer. Her mum asked me if I did a Strawberry themed cake smash which I didn’t at the time … but we soon sorted out a few props and a strawberry cake (made by us) and we were away!
If you click here to view our cake smash page, you will see a gallery of images for colours and ideas, including the Strawberry themed pics.
I now also have a few strawberry rompers and strawberry crown / tie back which you can use in the shoot. You can choose one of our cakes (made specially for me by a cake maker) or you can bring your own.
Following your baby’s cake smash photoshoot with Shy Violet Photography, a Gallery of images is uploaded to our Customer Only Gallery website where you are able to view the images as many times as you like and choose your faves from here.
There are no hidden costs, there is nothing more to pay if you book one of our packages, unless of course you would like additional images – you can request to see these prior to booking. For more info, to make an enquiry or to book please contact Gaynor on 07810 533533 or email me to gaynor@shyvioletphotography.co.uk.
Just a few pics of Mia’s Strawberry themed cake smash…

Baby ‘Half Way to One’ Photoshoot
Baby – ‘Half Way to One’ Photoshoot
The 6 Month Milestone for your baby’s photoshoot is such a wonderful time to capture your little one’s development … it’s a smiley, giggly time when personality is really shining through. An absolutely wonderful time for a photo shoot and a big milestone too with it being Half Way to One.
Your baby is learning to sit up at this 6 months stage … but don’t worry if your baby hasn’t quite managed it yet, we have lots of baby chairs and rockers to help and also arms of parents can easily be edited out to stop them from falling backwards (or sideways).
I’ve created a very relaxed studio environment … its a lovely warm, bright and airy space, specially designed so that it looks like a soft play area for your baby – soft toys and props are on show in the studio so you have lots of choice for your photoshoot. And you are welcome to bring along any props you’d like involved … and of course your pets too if you wish.
On arrival, we discuss the shots that you’d like before we start. I have various backdrops that you can choose from too, many of which can be seen in the gallery of images – to view please Click here. OR visit my Facebook page for lots more ideas and images …. also too my Instagram account – which is ShyVioletPhotography.
I have a few outfits we can use and many many props, I have toys to make them giggle and laugh … but you are welcome to bring their favourites to encourage their best smiles.
Our 6 Months Milestone Baby Photoshoot packages are publsihed on the website … Click here to view package options.
Following each shoot, a gallery of images is uploaded to my gallery only website for you and from here you can choose your favourites – the gallery stays on for 3 weeks so you can revisit as many times as you like and offer viewing to extended family too.
To book in, or make an enquiry, you can use the online form or email gaynor@shyvioletphotography.co.uk, or call me (Gaynor) on 07810 5335533.