Business Details
20 Years
experience
Professional Maternity & Newborn Photography in Braintree
Established in 2006, Sally Slack Photography specialises in capturing life's most precious moments through maternity, newborn, baby, and cake smash photography. With a background as an NNEB-qualified nursery nurse and over 15 years of experience working with children, I bring both technical expertise and deep understanding of child safety to every session. My approach prioritises creating a relaxed, unhurried environment where families feel comfortable and confident, whether in our homely Braintree studio or in the comfort of their own homes. We serve clients across Essex, London, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire, offering bespoke sessions tailored to each family's unique story.Our commitment to quality extends beyond photography - from professional hair and makeup services to custom cake creation, every detail is carefully considered. As a mother of three, I understand the importance of preserving these fleeting moments, and we dedicate one full newborn session per day to ensure complete focus on your baby's needs. The business has built a reputation for creating timeless, artistic portraits that families treasure for generations.
Services
Maternity Photography
Newborn Photography
Baby/Sitter Sessions
Cake Smash Sessions
In-Home Photography
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- Over 15 years' experience photographing newborns and families
- Personalised approach with one newborn session per day
- NNEB-qualified nursery nurse ensuring child safety
- Flexible studio and in-home session options
- Award-winning portrait photography expertise
Associations and certifications
- NNEB (National Nursery Examination Board)
Services
Maternity Photography
Celebrate your pregnancy journey with bespoke maternity photography sessions. Available between 27-36 weeks, our sessions include styling guidance and optional hair/makeup services. We create timeless portraits that capture the beauty and emotion of this unique life stage, with flexible fully clothed or implied nude options.
Newborn Photography
Specialist newborn photography for babies aged 6-14 days. Sessions include safety-certified posing and prop styling. We work at your baby's pace with ample time for feeding and comfort breaks. Clients receive a curated selection of edited images capturing those fleeting early days.
Cake Smash Sessions
First birthday celebration photography with custom-designed cakes. Sessions include setup, cleanup, and professional hair/makeup for baby. We capture candid moments of joyful mess-making, with optional professional prints and albums available from 245.
Baby/Sitter Sessions
Professional photography for babies aged 6-9 months. Sessions focus on capturing developmental milestones like sitting and first smiles. Previous newborn clients receive complimentary session fees. Each 40-60 minute session is tailored to your baby's personality and interests.
In-Home Photography
Document everyday family life in your own home environment. Ideal for capturing sibling interactions and home milestones. Our photographers bring portable lighting equipment while preserving the authentic atmosphere of your living space.
People
Sally Slack
Photographer
Award-winning photographer with NNEB nursery qualification and 15+ years' experience. Combines professional photography skills with deep understanding of child development. Specialises in creating timeless family portraits through bespoke maternity, newborn and baby photography sessions.
Questions
What age is best for newborn photography?
Ideal newborn sessions occur when babies are 6-14 days old, though we can still create beautiful images beyond this age.
Do you offer maternity photography packages?
Yes, we offer full maternity sessions and discounted mini sessions when booked with newborn photography.
Can I book a home photography session?
Yes, we offer in-home lifestyle photography sessions across Essex, London and surrounding counties.
What's included in cake smash sessions?
£120 creative fee includes session time, cake, and viewing appointment. Products start at £245.
How long do baby sitting sessions last?
Professional baby/sitter sessions typically last 40-60 minutes to capture developmental milestones.
Reviews (6)
Maria
Jan 05, 2021
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Sally has created beautiful photographs of both my children, we will treasure them forever. They capture a beautiful moment in time. Sally is professional, confident and an amazing photographer. I would definitely recommend her.
Kirsty Everett
Nov 14, 2020
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Sallys work is second to none - the images that she manages to capture are truly amazing. We have used Sallys services a number of times with both of our children and will continue to do so in the future. Sally is so experienced with babies and children that you know you are in safe hands as soon as you arrive, the photo shoots are totally stress free and paced, and in fact the hardest part is choosing a limited number of images to purchase! If you are looking for quality images to treasure then this is your lady.
Priya Acharya-Thakrar
Nov 29, 2019
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Sally is a warm and patient lady. Her work is flawless and we have some beautiful memories of both our boys 1st birthday as well as some family shots. Would highly recommend her professional attitude towards her work the way she deals with the children is very calm and as parents we can all learn something from her nature. Can't wait to hang the images on our walls.
Viktoria Frost
Oct 09, 2019
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I came across Sally's images through my sister-in-law and I knew straight away that we will book her for our little ones newborn pics. The atmosphere was very relaxed and Sally was absolutely amazing! The way how she can work with babies is incredible. We have had so many compliments of the photos, which are already hanging on our walls. We can't recommend her enough! Thank you Sally!
B. P.
Jul 19, 2019
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From the first contact Sally was friendly and professional. We had a great day with our newborn and we're over the moon with the photos that we have. Sally took the time to talk through the various packages available, so there's something for everyone. We had a really fun day with Sally and our baby. She took care of everything so we could sit back and relax. highly recommend!
Lucy Falzon
Dec 24, 2018
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We had a lovely day with Sally for our daughters newborn shoot. We had previously had our sons cake smash with Sally and were so pleased with the results there was no question that we would want Sally to capture Annabelles first photographs. Sally was excellent handling Annabelle, gentle and calming, positioning her in the cutest positions. The studio is beautifully designed and comfortable as we watched the wonderful images unfold. Sally was excellent with a Annabelles older brother, George, capturing some stunning sibling photographs. We were very pleased with the results and couldnt
