
Getting organised for the new school year
Whether you have loved every second of the summer holidays with your little ones or your tolerance levels have wilted a little as time has gone on, we have nearly reached the finish line! Next week, the majority of children will start back to school (and many will be...

Pregnant women are elite athletes!
We all know how amazing pregnancy is. No matter how you feel during pregnancy, the concept is mind blowing. What our bodies do for us is beyond belief. However, I came across an article today which put this into perspective. Duke University in North Carolina has...

Turtle Tots Swimming Classes in Roundhay
I vowed not to take my youngest to any more baby classes until she was 3 due to her being a strong willed little wrecking machine! I have enjoyed some very lovely 'moments' with her in classes we have previously attended but the amount of money spent and the...

Sparkle Mini Sessions
This is a brand new theme of mini session for Jan Sweeney Photography and if they are popular, I may offer more in the future. For now, the launch date is..... Saturday 22nd June 2019 These sessions are a lovely way to celebrate a birthday, friendship or...

What happens at a Newborn Photography Session
NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION AT JAN SWEENEY PHOTOGRAPHY Now that the news has sunk in and the excitement is building about meeting your new baby, it is time to think about booking your Newborn Photography Session. I imagine you have many questions about what this is,...

What happens at a Cake Smash Session?
You may have heard of cake smash sessions but you may not know exactly what they are or what to expect from your session. Let me give you an insight into a typical session at Jan Sweeney Photography. Cake smash sessions originate from America and are the perfect way...

World Book Day Ideas
It is less than a month until World book Day - 7th March 2019. Get ahead of the game this year and prepare your little ones for the their day at nursery or school in the best of this years costumes. I have listed some of the best I have found below: As it is one of...

Celebrate with your little Valentine….
Gone were the days when Valentine's Day involved planning a romantic getaway or night out! When you have little ones, that changes. Although, it is still important to celebrate with your partner, celebrating with the little people in your life is also important...

How much does a session cost?
This is one of the most common questions asked of me so I thought it would be a good idea to write a blog post about how much you can expect one of my sessions to cost. I spend a lot of time researching the best pricing structures, products and suppliers for my...

Entertaining the kids before Christmas!
We couldn't wait for them to finish school, no more school run, no more homework, no more trying to remember the endless school events and things they need to bring/make/bake/wear/buy for the various events.....and now they have finished, how are you going to...