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Mum guilt… it's that sneaky little gremlin that shows up at the worst possible time - usually right after you’ve done something completely reasonable, like taking five minutes to scroll Instagram while your toddler watches Bluey. It’s like becoming a mum suddenly comes with this invisible backpack of guilt. You carry it everywhere—through the sleepless nights, the school drop-offs, the dinner you forgot to defrost (again). And no matter how much you’re doing (which is a lot by the way), it never quite feels like enough. Well, I am here to tell you, you are MORE than To View More >>

Hello my lovely readers! Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s close to my heart: the enchanting world of black and white photography. You might wonder, “Why black and white when the world is so full of colour?” Well, let’s explore the magic that this timeless style brings to capturing those precious moments in life. The Timeless Appeal Black and white photography has a timeless quality that’s simply unmatched. It takes us back to the golden era of photography, where each image was a cherished piece of art. When it comes to portraits, this classic style adds To View More >>

I get a lot of people asking when they should book their newborn photo session, and my answer is always the same: before baby arrives and the sooner the better! The ideal time to confirm your booking is towards the end of the second trimester, when you have had most of your scans and you have a reasonably accurate due date. “But what if my baby arrives early or late?” Don’t worry, it happens all the time! When you book your newborn photo session, the exact date is only provisional. It lets me balance my workload so I can guarantee your baby’s photo session will happen within To View More >>

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In previous posts, I have discussed the safe use of props when photographing newborns. Sometimes, where the baby’s safety cannot otherwise be guaranteed, props must be completely ‘photoshopped’ in afterwards and we use what are known as 'digital props'. This is where the photographer takes a photograph of the prop (or purchases an image) separately from the baby and then the two images are composited together later to create a single photograph.  An example of when this technique is often used is for any image where the baby appears suspended To View More >>

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I love photographing newborn babies, and twins are just double the fun! Here are some of my favourites of the beautiful Ava and Ella, and their gorgeous older sister, Lily.  The girls love their hand-made teddy bears from the Knitted Bear Company - part of our welcome gift when you book your session. The babies were so happy snuggled up with their beautiful older sister.  It's good to have a shoulder to lean on!  I love wrapping the babies and making them feel all snuggly and cosy - it helps them drift off into a deep sleep perfect for photographing newborns. Together forever!  To View More >>

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