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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 >>

There is a reason why the studio is so busy in the run-up to Christmas: lots of my clients buy artwork and photography experiences for Christmas gifts as they are very personal gifts and cost-effective too! There are so many options when it comes to buying photography-based gifts - there is something for everyone! Your Own Images There is no better time than now to purchase extra prints or wall art from this year's family portrait session for Grandparents, aunts, uncles, godparents or friends. It’s the most cost-effective way to purchase lots of your Christmas gifts in one go. To View More >>

For as long as I’ve been a photographer/parent, the topic of feeding babies, toddlers, children and teenagers has been a hot one. (If you’ve ever visited me for a Cakesmash session, you’ll know that even given free rein on the cake, some children prefer to take their time rather than dive right in. Some babies won’t eat the cake at all!!. Children go through so many phases, with their tastes changing so frequently that lots of parents prefer to make lunches to take to school when the time comes, so you know your child is being given something that they’ll actually To View More >>

Welcoming a new baby into your home is a joyous occasion filled with love and excitement. However, it also brings the crucial responsibility of ensuring your home is a safe environment for your curious and adventurous little one. Baby proofing your home is not just a good idea—it’s essential for preventing accidents and ensuring the well-being of your child. Why Baby Proofing is Important Babies and toddlers are naturally curious and love to explore their surroundings. Unfortunately, this curiosity can lead to accidents if proper precautions aren’t taken. According to the Royal 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 To View More >>
