Juliet Savigear
Balham Bumps & Babies Photography
Baby & Family Photographer - London

It's the question I hear from almost every parent before their newborn session: what if the baby just won't settle? As a home newborn photographer based in Balham, I've photographed hundreds of babies across South and South West London — and I've never once left without beautiful images. Here's why an unsettled baby is never the disaster you think it might be.

Not sure what to wear for your family photo shoot? From outdoor sessions on Tooting Common to relaxed home shoots, here's everything you need to know about getting dressed for the camera — without the stress.

Expecting and thinking about booking a maternity shoot — but not sure what to expect? From where the session happens to what to wear, here's everything you need to know about a maternity photoshoot in South London with Balham Bumps & Babies.

One of the loveliest things about being a family photographer based in Balham is having some genuinely beautiful outdoor spaces right on the doorstep. Whether you're looking for a classic parkland backdrop, a wilder woodland feel, or something a little more relaxed and everyday, South West London really does deliver. Here's my guide to the best local spots for family, baby, children's and maternity photoshoots in and around Balham.

Those first two weeks go by in a blink — and that's exactly why newborn photography exists. Juliet Savigear at Balham Bumps & Babies captures the tiniest, most precious details of your baby's early days, right in the comfort of your own South London home.

You don't need to travel to a fancy studio or brave the unpredictable British weather to get stunning maternity photos. Some of the most beautiful, meaningful images are taken right where you feel most yourself — at home. Whether you love the idea of relaxed, natural lifestyle shots or something a little more polished and editorial, your own home can be the perfect backdrop for both. Here's why an at-home maternity session might be exactly what you're looking for.

For just a few fleeting weeks each spring, the woodlands of south London are transformed into something out of a fairy tale — a violet-blue carpet stretching beneath ancient trees, light filtering softly through the canopy above. If you've ever thought about booking a family, children's or maternity shoot, this is your season.

Second babies come with second-time-parent wisdom — and a whole new set of worries. Will the toddler sit still? What if they won't leave the baby alone? What if they refuse to be photographed at all? As a baby and family photographer based in Balham, I've heard every variation of these questions, and my answer is always the same: it's going to be fine. Better than fine, actually. Here's everything you need to know.

Searching for a baby or family photographer in London? Juliet at Balham Bumps & Babies specialises in newborn, maternity, older baby, toddler and family photography across South and South West London — shooting in your home or at one of the area's stunning outdoor locations. Here's everything you need to know about finding the right photographer for your family.

The first year with your baby is a whirlwind of tiny yawns, wobbly first smiles, and milestone moments that vanish before you've had a chance to catch your breath. But when exactly is the best time to have your baby photographed? The answer is: more than once. Here's your complete guide to the key photography windows in your baby's first year, from a South London baby photographer who has been capturing these moments for families across Balham, Clapham, Tooting, Wandsworth, a