Summer holidays bring calm and chaos. The kids are off, and most of the time we’re somewhere between “let’s make the most of it” and “how is it only 10:30 am?” Having some flexible ideas in your back pocket can help make those long days feel a bit easier. So, if you’re looking for some new ideas that aren’t just “go to the park” or “make slime” (again), here’s a list of slightly less obvious things to do in and around Yorkshire, plus something extra for the rainy days when you’d rather not leave the house. Local To View More >>

As the festive season twinkles on the horizon, we all start to ponder the age-old questions: “What’s the perfect gift for that one person who is really difficult to buy for?” "What do you get the person who seems to have everything?"  Well, I’ve got a delightful solution that’s sure to bring smiles and warm hearts all round – Portrait Experience Gift Certificates! Why Gift Certificates Make Wonderful Gifts Gift certificates are like little envelopes of joy, offering something far more special than just a present – they offer experiences, memories, To View More >>

I am super pleased to introduce another of our Collab Baby Photography clients - welcome little Ozzy! Our Collab Baby Photography Service is designed to enable new parents to capture the perfect image of their baby for me to edit and composite into a stunning work of art. And all using things that you have lying around the house! I have created a set of instructional videos and document that will walk you through everything step-by-step, from creating the perfect set up, how to pose your baby, camera settings and how to compose the image. You don't need anything fancy - Ozzy's To View More >>

Although older people and those with pre-existing medical conditions (such as diabetes, asthma and heart disease) are more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with COVID-19, the virus can infect people of all ages.  Newborns and pregnant women are always considered at risk and therefore we must collectively protect each other. I want to re-assure all of my clients that I follow good hygiene practice at all times to keep you and your babies safe, but at this time, I would like to take a moment to re-iterate the most important points and a couple of extra measures that I have put in place for To View More >>

As you know, safety is at the heart of everything I do in my business, and especially when photographing young children and babies; I’ve posted a number of times about safe handling and photographic techniques I use for newborn photoshoots. This month, I decided to take things a step further and update my first aid knowledge, so I attended a Mini First Aid class. These classes are designed with new parents and grandparents in mind and are focussed on first aid techniques for children – which are often a bit different to the way you would treat an adult. Specifically, the class covered To View More >>