Let’s be honest - life moves far too fast. One day, your kids need your hand to take their first steps, and the next, they’re off and running, leaving you wondering where the time went. It’s a little unfair how quickly time flies, isn’t it? And if you’re anything like most busy parents, family portraits tend to fall to the bottom of the never-ending to-do list. But here’s the thing: keeping your family portraits up-to-date isn’t just about getting a cute picture for the wall (although that’s a definite bonus); it’s about preserving the To View More >>

The festive season has come and gone once again, and now, January brings its own challenges—like figuring out what to do with all the new Christmas gifts that have invaded your home. Toys, clothes, gadgets… it’s easy to feel like your home is bursting at the seams! Sound familiar? January is the perfect time to embrace a fresh start with a little home organisation. At least that's what I hear! Anyone who knows me knows how hard I find it to keep my home tidy and organised! But, here three simple steps I found to 'reclaim your space, reset your routines, and set your family up 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 >>

OMG! I am soooo super excited right now! Look what just arrived in the post today... These are the latest additions to my client closet - a specially curated set of dresses for mums and mums-to-be for their family portraits. These beautiful dresses have come all the way from the US and they are truly gorgeous. But hang on a minute... ...this is just one dress! What a piece of design genius - we can style it in so many different ways so it can be fitted to perfectly suit you. Love your new post-partum boobs? A nice deep v-neck crossover will show off that amazing cleavage. Or perhaps you are a little To View More >>

Welcome to the Babies By Jackie Studio!  Located in the historic village of Hemingbrough, the studio was once a pig sty (hence the name!). But don't worry there's only one little piggy there now :-)  Relax in our cosy sitting area where you can see your baby and they can see you at all times. Chill out on our super comfortable sofa, while I take care of your little one. You can even have forty winks if you like - you won't be the first! The safety of all my clients is paramount at all times. Hand sanitiser is always to hand, and as you can see I am proud of my professional newborn To View More >>

Alice, you were a star in your first portrait session in my studio. What a pleasure to meet you and your mummy and daddy! 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 picture was To View More >>

I am delighted to introduce my first baby client since we went into lockdown! Don't worry, we all stayed home. Little Sophie is the first of my Collab Baby Photography clients, her lovely mum and dad took the photos at home, and then I have edited them to create this beautiful work of art for them.  You don't need anything fancy to produce these photos, just things you have around the house. I have produced a set of easy to follow videos and an instructional document that walk you through, step-by-step, exactly how to set up and pose your baby and how to take the photographs. Here To View More >>

OMG! I am so excited! The results of the RISE International Photography Awards were announced today and seven of my eight entries received a BRONZE award!  This particular photography competition means so much for a number of reasons - not least the calibre of the judging panel. The judges are some of the best and most reknowned photographers in the world, so to receive positive comments from them really means a lot!  And so to the images.... To View More >>

OMG - little Archer absolutely rocked his 6 month milestone photosession with me - smiling from start to finish. How utterly adorable is he? I just love the facial expressions at this age! For more information about my Milestone sessions, drop me an email to arrange an obligation-free meeting at my studio, where we can have a chat over a cuppa and you can see lots more sample images and have a little tour of my studio. To View More >>