Latest Oldphotos Podcast Episodes
When do babies recognise their parents?
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - June 21, 2022 23:30 - 4 minutesNormally I encourage you to take photos of your children for you & them to enjoy later in life. In this episode, I'm exploring when your baby first recognises you, and themselves in the mirror. Still a unique milestone to capture a photograph of. Thinking about your baby's first photos, an...
Parents - Photograph what you see
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - June 14, 2022 23:30 - 5 minutesParents, can I encourage you to photograph what you see? In this short episode, I walk you through how to approach this style of photography with your own children to achieve natural photographs. More info about me, a professional photographer based in Harlow, Essex since 2004 & specialising...
Ep 045 Smartphone camera pictures v professional photos
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - June 07, 2022 23:30 - 9 minutesIn this episode, I explore the advantages and disadvantages of using a smartphone camera for photographs and a professional portrait session. Thinking about your baby's first photos, and wondering what your baby's picture personality is? Take this quick quiz to find out: https://suekennedy.co....
044 Creating Jubilee Memories
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - May 31, 2022 23:30 - 4 minutesIn this short episode, I want to inspire you with a few ideas to create your own memories of the Jubilee Weekend. Capture the details, the community spirit and the cakes. And create your own time capsule of memories. Thinking about your baby's first photos, and wondering what your baby's pictur...
Ep 043 Why Bother With Photos?
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - May 24, 2022 23:30 - 8 minutesWhat makes you take a photo? What is your why? In this episode, I explore a few examples of why you should bother with photographs. Thinking about your baby's first photos, and wondering what your baby's picture personality is? Take this quick quiz to find out: https://suekennedy.co.uk/quiz-ba...
Ep 042 Are you the invisible mother in family photos?
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - May 17, 2022 23:30 - 4 minutesIn today's episode I chat about why we should be VISIBLE in family photos, even if you hate having a photograph taken, it's important to your children to be in the photos and exist in their story. As the memories fade from our heads, it’s helpful to have photographs handy to witness the evolut...
041 6 Month Baby Photoshoot
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - May 10, 2022 23:30 - 8 minutesIn this episode, I chat through THE photos to capture of your 6 month old baby at home. The 6 month old milestone of your baby is typically when they are: Likely sitting unaided - or well on their way. Have heaps of personality coming through. It’s my favourite age to photograph as they ar...
Ep 040 Tips for Photographing Your Toddler
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - May 03, 2022 23:30 - 11 minutesIn this episode we’ll be talking about …. photographing your toddler - with ideas on how to actually get photos of your toddler on the move, and some outfit ideas. More info about me, a professional photographer based in Harlow, Essex since 2004 & specialising in baby & family photography: ht...
Ep 039 Capturing Childhood Memories
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - April 26, 2022 23:30 - 9 minutesYou’ve survived the baby days, and now the busyness of toddlerhood is upon you. In this episode, I talk through some ideas on capturing those memories, so that you’ll have photos to share at their 18th birthday to bring back happy memories. Thinking about your baby's first photos, and wonder...
What Age Is Best for Baby Photos?
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - April 23, 2022 23:30 - 13 minutesWhat’s the best age for baby photos? Great question, and it’s a fair question because babies are cute for a long time. There are many milestones that are a great guide for planning professional baby photos. In this episode, I walk you through the opportunities. Thinking about your baby's ...
Ep 038 Why you should make time
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - April 19, 2022 23:30 - 7 minutesWhy you should make the time for photography. Photographs are curious in the sense that people don't know they need them until they have experienced some kind of loss, and then they wish they had. This is summed up nicely by Katie Thurmes "we take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise ...
Ep 037 Are Pregnancy Photos Worth it?
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - April 12, 2022 23:30 - 9 minutesPregnancy photos can be a marmite subject. Some want them, and others not so much. They can be a great way to start telling a new chapter of your family's story, but equally, this could be represented with a pregnancy journal, or perhaps a mix of the two. In this episode, I share examples of h...
Ep 036 Telling Your Story One Photo at a Time
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - April 05, 2022 23:30 - 8 minutesTelling your story one photograph at a time. I believe everyone has a story to tell, and I was reminded of this the other day by another photographer. In our profession, we help people by telling their story through photographs of their family, and this podcast is my reminder to you to do the ...
Ep 035 Hand-me-down photos
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - March 29, 2022 23:30 - 6 minutesHand-me-down photos - like hand-me-down clothes trigger memories of your baby's early days in much the same way as photographs do. I'd love to hear your thoughts. Are you as sentimental about baby clothes as you are about baby photographs? Let me know @photographsinashoebox What's your baby'...
Ep 034 "I missed out on newborn photos"
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - March 23, 2022 00:30 - 7 minutesI hear the statement "I missed out on newborn photos' frequently in messages, and whilst talking to new parents, and it often comes with a sense of regret. First off I'd like to say you are not alone, so don't feel bad, just get started. In this episode, I cover why it is no bad thing to ta...
Ep 033 How to get a natural smile in photos
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - March 16, 2022 00:30 - 7 minutesIn today’s episode, I share 5 tips for getting a natural smile in photos, and yes they also work for the grown up’s too. Never ask a child to say 'cheese'. Let them play. Try a bit of reverse psychology. Stay relaxed. Surprise them, in a fun way. I’d love to know how you get on and ...
032 I just want the digital photos
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - March 09, 2022 00:30 - 6 minutesIn this episode, I want to directly address why you don't just want the digital files of your photographs and the three reasons you DO want printed photos to be inextricably linked. About your host: Sue Kennedy I've been photographing, bumps, babies & families here in Harlow, Essex since 20...
Ep 031 The Power of Photographs
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - March 02, 2022 00:30 - 10 minutesIn this episode, I talk about what clearing out my own parents' house, taught me about the power and value of photographs. About your host: Sue Kennedy I've been photographing, bumps, babies & families here in Harlow, Essex since 2004. If you are local to me and want to book your own portr...
Ep 030 How often should you have professional family photos taken?
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - February 23, 2022 00:30 - 8 minutesIt's an important question - How often should you have professional family photos taken? The blunt answer is once a year, possibly more if your children are in the early year's phase, and in this episode, I explain my thinking. About your host: Sue Kennedy I've been photographing, bumps, b...
Ep 029 - Creative Ways to Document Your Baby Bump
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - February 16, 2022 00:30 - 7 minutesUsing a pregnancy journal is one way to document your growing baby bump, and in this episode, I discuss other ideas to document your growing baby bump. About your host: Sue Kennedy I've been photographing, bumps, babies & families here in Harlow, Essex since 2004. If you are local to me an...
Ep 027 How to Create Storytelling Family Memories
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - February 09, 2022 00:30 - 6 minutesYou may be surprised to learn that my initial training as a landscape photographer actually was transferable to portrait photography, and in this episode, I share 5 ideas on how you can create storytelling family memories with your own photographs. About your host: Sue Kennedy I've been phot...
When it comes to photographs - what’s more important to you?
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - February 02, 2022 00:32 - 7 minutesWhen it comes to photographs, what's more, important to you? Being able to view a digital or a hard copy print? Different generations will give different responses, my generation only has printed photographs to spark memories, whereas my daughter has digital memories too. As a baby photographer,...
Ep 026 Photography & Memories
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - January 26, 2022 18:06 - 8 minutesSomeone recently shared a quote with me: “If you don't think photos are important, wait until they are all that you have left. “ It made me stop & think about things, and why I had started the podcast. For me, it’s about 2 things: encouraging people to take everyday photos and preserving...
025 Baby Memories - The first 400 days
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - January 19, 2022 00:30 - 9 minutesBaby Memories - ideas for capturing the first 400 days, starting with a maternity photograph, and capturing key milestone memories during your baby's first year. About your host: Sue Kennedy I've been photographing, bumps, babies & families here in Harlow, Essex since 2004. If you are loca...
Ep 024 What habits do you still have from childhood?
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - January 12, 2022 00:30 - 7 minutesWhat habits do you still have from childhood? I’m thinking in the context of making memories here. And have you continued to make the same memories for your children? About your host: Sue Kennedy I've been photographing, bumps, babies & families here in Harlow, Essex since 2004. If you are...
Ep 023 Goodbye 2021 - Thanks for the memories
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - January 04, 2022 18:20 - 5 minutesWell 2021, you were quite the rollercoaster year, although despite this we as a family still managed to make plenty of memories - albeit in a different way as plans naturally pivoted in response to changes brought about by the pandemic, which is the theme for today's bite-sized episode. About ...
Ep 022 Baby Photos to Take Before You Leave The Hospital
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - December 15, 2021 00:30 - 9 minutesIn this 5 min episode of the Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast I chat through ideas for 10 baby photos to take before you leave the hospital. Precious memories to capture during those first 48 hours of your baby's arrival, simply because this time can be a bit of blur, so prime your partner to ca...
Ep 021 Just One Photo
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - December 08, 2021 00:30 - 9 minutesI hear the phrase 'just one photo', all the time in the studio, and in this episode, I discuss, why this surprises me. About your host: Sue Kennedy I've been photographing, bumps, babies & families here in Harlow, Essex since 2004. If you are local to me and want to book your own portrait ...
Things every kid wants to know about their parents
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - December 01, 2021 00:30 - 7 minutesThis episode is all about the concept of creating a memory book of your life before you became a parent, and sharing random facts with your children. I love the idea of creating memories about you for them as much as you creating memories of their childhood. Inspired by the article '30 things ...
Ep 019 December Photo Challenge
Photographs in a Shoebox Podcast - November 24, 2021 00:30 - 6 minutesAs Christmas approaches, I share a few ideas of photographs to take whilst enjoying the festivities during December, to prompt you, and avoid the "I wish I'd taken a photo of that!" moments. Aim to capture a photo a day during December that tells your Christmas countdown story. About your ho...
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