Baby's 1st Studio

I’m Avy — a Basford-based family photographer and the owner of Baby’s 1st Studio. Becoming a mum changed how I look at time: I realised how quickly moments pass and how vital it is to record them honestly. That understanding is at the heart of every family photoshoot I create. I specialise in family photography, focusing on natural connection, real smiles and the small interactions that tell your story. My approach is gentle, relaxed and playful. Sessions take place in my private, garden studio — a warm, home-from-home space designed to help families feel comfortable from the moment they arrive. I provide refreshments, baby-changing facilities and extra heating so little ones stay snug. The studio is deliberately calm and welcoming: a place where children can be themselves and parents can relax, because the best portraits happen when everyone is at ease. I believe great family photography lives somewhere between candid documentary and considered portraiture. I look for authentic moments — the way siblings share a look, a parent’s quiet smile, or a toddler mid-laugh — while also creating a few timeless posed portraits you’ll be proud to display. I bring a mix of gentle direction, light-hearted prompts and patience to guide shy or camera-wary family members into relaxed, natural expressions. While family sessions are my core focus, I’m experienced in photographing babies and newborns in the context of family life, so you can capture the full story: bump-to-baby to the busy first years. I work with simple, tasteful props and outfits when needed, always keeping the emphasis on emotion and connection rather than gimmicks. If you’re looking for a Basford family photographer who cares as much about the experience as the final images, I’d love to chat. I tailor every session to your family’s rhythm and personality, creating a relaxed atmosphere and a selection of photographs that become lasting memories — images you’ll look at again and again and instantly return to that special time.