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What makes our underwater photography the best?

There's nothing quite like seeing your baby swimming underwater. And we know time with them is precious, so having a snapshot of a skill that you and your little one have learnt together is something you'll want to keep for a lifetime. 

Our underwater photography captures that special moment where your little one shows off everything they've learnt so far in their lessons.

Our photographers and equipment are world-class, so you can feel confident that you'll be taking home a beautifully crisp, high-resolution shot of your baby, striking their best pose. And we take up to 9 images of your baby on our photo shoots and you’ll receive all images!

So take home a unique keepsake. It's a chance to share your little one's progress with your friends and family too. 

Take a peek at some of our amazing shots!

"Our photoshoot experience was amazing from start to finish. The staff were so helpful and warm from the moment we arrived. We were blown away with the quality of our photo and our friends and family are amazed at our little lady’s show-stopping picture on our sitting room wall! Thank you to all the staff, we will cherish these photos that celebrate our baby’s achievement in the water. We would absolutely recommend this if you want a really special photo of your baby. - Lorna & Ayla, Dublin

How does it work?

Being a part of the Water Babies family means you’ll have the opportunity to book on to a photo shoot as you book on with us. Your photo shoot session is an incredible opportunity to finish your first term and record your little one's achievements on their Water Babies journey. 

We set up a state-of-the-art studio in the pool to create that iconic 'Nirvana' shot of your baby. The shoot is based on the activities that you'll learn from your lessons, so you and your baby can feel completely at ease. And don't worry. We assess every baby individually so you don't need to be anxious about whether they're ready. We're only ready when they are.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • There's nothing quite like seeing your baby swimming underwater. We know time with them is precious, so having a snapshot of a skill that you and your little one have learned together is something you'll want to keep for a lifetime. 

    Our underwater photography captures that special moment where your little one shows off everything they've learned so far in their lessons.

    Our photographers and equipment are world-class, so you can feel confident that you'll be taking home a beautifully crisp, high-resolution shot of your baby, striking their best pose. And we take up to 3 images of your baby giving us lots of opportunity to take some amazing photos!

    Your unique keepsake will be emailed to you within 3 weeks of the photoshoot. It's a chance to share your little one's progress with your friends and family too. 

  • Our photographers and equipment are world-class, so you can feel confident that you'll be taking home a beautifully crisp, high resolution shot of your baby, striking their best pose. If you want the opportunity to go under with your little one please contact your local office in advance.

  • You’ll be met by our team who will show you where to get ready and will brief you on all the activities before you get into the pool.

    The shoot is based on the activities that you'll learn from your lessons. The qualified dipper – who will also be a Water Babies teacher – will run a class just like you would have any other time of the week, with familiar activities so your child feels super comfortable with their surroundings before they are dipped.

    Most importantly your child needs to feel confident being dipped by the teacher who is specially trained to support your little one in getting the most out of their starring moment!

  • Your teacher will assess whether or not your little one is ready for an underwater shoot before the big day!  If they’re going through the water wobbles, it might not be the right time to book on and your teacher will explain this to you.

  • If your baby is not happy going under the water or going through a tricky period of separation anxiety, it may be best to wait until the next photoshoot.

  • We will never make your baby do anything they don't want to do. Our motto is: when they're ready, we're ready.

    If they're not feeling up to it on the day, you can organise with your local office to come back and try again on another day, once you are still booked into classes.

  • If you would like family photos taken, you must contact your local office to arrange this in advance. This way we can make all of the necessary safety steps ahead of time.  

  • Of course you can, please contact your local office for more details on how to set this up.

  • If your little one is not feeling up to it on the day, please contact your local office and they will try to get you onto another shoot, once you are still booked into classes.

  • Bring everything you’d usually pack for your swimming lesson!

  • Its preferable that the person who usually brings baby to Water Babies lessons, brings them to the photoshoot to maintain consistency for your baby. 

  • Your local office will email all the details to you around week 3 of the term. There will be lots of details posted on social media too!

    The underwater photoshoot generally takes place at the end of each term.

Our professional Dippers

Meet our Dippers
The thought of your little one going on an underwater shoot might seem a bit daunting, but don't worry. We have the specialised role of a 'Dipper', who is an experienced Water Babies teacher and has been further trained to take your little one beneath the surface for their moment. They'll also be able to determine whether your baby is okay on the day. It's only when they're ready that we're ready.
Meet our Dippers
The thought of your little one going on an underwater shoot might seem a bit daunting, but don't worry. We have the specialised role of a 'Dipper', who is an experienced Water Babies teacher and has been further trained to take your little one beneath the surface for their moment. They'll also be able to determine whether your baby is okay on the day. It's only when they're ready that we're ready.

Award-winning photographers

Award-winning photographers
It's not as easy to take underwater shots of babies swimming as you might think! It's not just a case of point and click. Our photographers need to be able to hold their breath underwater, lower their heart rate, use heavy equipment and keep their hands steady...and that's just the start. They've also got to deal with tricky lighting conditions, and wriggly babies, with only a split-second to get the perfect snap. That's why many of our photographers started out as scuba divers and then took up under water photography professionally. And they've won loads of awards too. Some of then have even worked for the BBC and National Geographic. Impressive stuff.
Award-winning photographers
It's not as easy to take underwater shots of babies swimming as you might think! It's not just a case of point and click. Our photographers need to be able to hold their breath underwater, lower their heart rate, use heavy equipment and keep their hands steady...and that's just the start. They've also got to deal with tricky lighting conditions, and wriggly babies, with only a split-second to get the perfect snap. That's why many of our photographers started out as scuba divers and then took up under water photography professionally. And they've won loads of awards too. Some of then have even worked for the BBC and National Geographic. Impressive stuff.

Preparing for your photo shoot

Preparing for your photo shoot
It's natural to feel a bit nervous ahead of your photo shoot. To help you feel photo ready, we've captured everything you'll possibly need to know and what to expect on the day.
Preparing for your photo shoot
It's natural to feel a bit nervous ahead of your photo shoot. To help you feel photo ready, we've captured everything you'll possibly need to know and what to expect on the day.

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