PHOTOGRAPHER Julie Kaye has developed a great idea for parents who have thought about having their child's photo taken professionally but have never got round to it or thought it would be too expensive.

Ms Kaye, of Redlynch, says the latest trend is to host a baby party.

Parents invite a few friends with babies and/or children for coffee and for £20 per guest Ms Kaye will take up to 36 black and white photos of each baby or child using her portable studio equipment.

She said the parties were proving a great success and she is already taking bookings for months ahead.

"Having worked as a ski instructor specialising in teaching children and having two children of my own, I am well used to dealing with children and so far I've been able to coax a smile from even the most reluctant of models," she said.

For more information phone 01725 514575.