Autumn is such a beautiful time of year to be expecting a baby!  You don’t have to worry about the heat of summer but the weather is still mild enough to be able to get out and about with your new arrival.  You also have the added bonus that your baby will be more aware of their surroundings and the activities that will be going on over the winter.  You can look forward to their first Christmas in just a few short weeks! As a photographer, I love September and October.  The light is always beautiful and the colours of nature turn the blandest landscape into a work of To View More >>

Travelling with babies and toddlers in the summer can be both a blessing and a curse!  Your family holidays are all about creating wonderful memories for your children and yourselves.  But we all know that travelling with babies and toddlers can be a stressful experience. From keeping little ones entertained during the journey to ensuring they are comfortable and safe throughout the holiday, there is always something to think about. I’ve been working with families as a portrait photographer for such a long time that I’ve picked up some really useful tips along the way. I’ve To View More >>

I am delighted to introduce another of our lockdown babies - welcome Logan! Here's a little before and after: Our Collab Baby Photography Service gives new parents during lockdown the chance to capture this special time - their new baby's arrival into the world - at a safe distance! Parents take the photos and I edit them into a beautiful work of art to treasure forever. I have created ane easy-to-follow 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 To View More >>

I am delighted to welcome Alex Duxbury, Director of Lifft Slings as today's guest blogger! Lifft Slings is a family run business and all of Lifft's Stretchy Wraps and Pouch Slings are made here in sunny Yorkshire. Alex is a trained babywearing consultant (Slingababy trained) and can demonstrate how to wear a sling in less than 2 minutes! Check out her online 'How To' instructions on the Lifft website. Benefits of carrying children There are many emotional, social, physical and practical benefits of carrying infants in your arms or in a sling.  Soft slings To View More >>

Introducing the lovely little Florence (and her best friend for life!). NOTE: This image has been edited. Parents were hands-on at all times. NOTE: This image has been edited. Parents were hands-on at all times. I love this image, but I have to point out that it has been edited in Photoshop to achieve the result. Safety is always paramount in my mind, especially when working with babies and animals. This was an exceptionally placid and well-behaved dog, and mum and dad were hands on with baby and dog at all times. Please do not try to recreate this one at home! To View More >>