After 10 years, I’m finally asking for something. Here’s why.
Dear Keeper of Tiny Memories,
I’ve never done this before.
In over 10 years of photographing your newborns, your bumps, your toddlers—with milk dribbles and sleepy sighs and wide-eyed wonder—I’ve never once asked for a review.
Some of you found me by luck.
Some through social media.
Some through warm referrals from one mum to another.
But something happened recently that shook me.
A lovely family came for a session with their older child. At the end, they said, “We wish we’d come to you earlier—for our newborn. But back then, we went with someone who had more Google reviews.”
Fair enough. That’s how the internet works, right?
Except it turned out this photographer was actually a wedding photographer… who also did newborn shoots.
And that session? It didn’t go well.
The baby was over-stimulated by harsh flashes.
There was no proper feeding break planned.
The studio was cold and noisy.
At one point, he even asked the new mum to “just hold the pose a little longer”—while she was still healing.
This isn’t uncommon. And it isn’t okay.
Because newborn photography isn’t a side hustle.
It’s a calling—shaped by instinct, honed by time.
Not something you “add on,” but something you dedicate yourself to—heart, hands, and all.
There’s a reason why most of the world’s finest newborn photographers are women. Many of us are mothers.
We know what a new mother needs—when she’s too overwhelmed to ask.
We know what a baby needs—before they even fuss.
We know the 101 ways a shoot can go sideways… and we’re ready for every one of them.
And yet—Google doesn’t know this.
Google only knows numbers.
It doesn’t know I’ve been quietly building this work for over a decade.
That I’ve been featured by The Times of India, local newspapers, and photography magazines—long before many of these “new” studios appeared.
It doesn’t know that some of those photographers have copied my website content.
Lifted my images.
Copied even my daughter Arya’s name—and pasted it into their origin stories.
I have a testimonials page filled with messages from mums—real, warm, grateful notes shared over WhatsApp and email.
But it doesn’t count them. Not the screenshots. Not the heartfelt voice notes. Not the thank-you messages that still make me cry.
To algorithms, none of that matters.
Only Google reviews do.
And that’s where this war begins.
I used to think: “Let my work speak for itself.”
But now I realise—if I stay quiet, someone else’s copied work will speak louder.
And it’s not just hurting me. It’s misleading kind, unsuspecting parents… and their tiny babies.
So today—for the first time in 10 years—I’m asking for help.
If I’ve photographed your family and your heart said yes,
If your baby giggled and your photos made you cry happy tears,
Would you take a minute to share a review?
It doesn’t have to be long. Just honest. Just yours.
Because your voice matters more than mine ever could.
👉 Click here to leave a review
To all the mothers who wrote kind words without even being asked—thank you. 💛
To those who may still be wondering if it matters—it does. Not just for me, but for the next mum searching for someone she can trust.
Let’s help her find her way home—just like you once did.
With love, light, and a little quiet fire,
Suchanda
Niddledy Noddledy
Bumps to Babies Photography, Kolkata
Hi, I’m Suchanda, the ♥️ behind Niddledy Noddledy 📸 — pictured here with my fiercest little ally.
(A throwback from the archives… seemed fitting for this week’s little battle.)
As a mother myself, I understand how quickly the precious moments of life slip by—from the quiet anticipation of maternity to the joyful chaos of childhood. For many years, I’ve had the privilege of photographing families, capturing the giggles, the mischief, and those tender moments that make your journey so special.
My sessions are designed to create a relaxed, joyful environment where expectant mothers, little ones, and even the not-so-little ones feel free to laugh, play, and just be themselves. Whether it’s the serene glow of motherhood, a cheeky toddler grin, or the way your baby holds your hand, I’m here to preserve the details you’ll treasure forever.
If that sounds like what you’re looking for, let’s talk. Together, we can create memories that last a lifetime.
Visit Niddledy Noddledy to see how I can help turn your precious moments into lasting memories.
