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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 >>

October half-term always seems to sneak up on us. One day, you’re packing school lunches and trying to get everyone ready at the same time, the next you’re faced with a whole week of family time… and then the rain arrives. If you’re anything like me, the idea of being cooped up indoors with little ones climbing the walls is enough to make you wish for a tiny bit of that elusive autumn sunshine. But rainy days can be just as magical with the right activities up your sleeve. So, if you’re staring down another damp October day, here are some fun, non-boring ideas to To View More >>

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at your Elf on the Shelf late at night, wondering where to hide it next, you’re not alone! Finding new ways to keep the magic alive can be challenging, especially when you’re short on time or inspiration. But don’t worry—I have some simple, creative ideas that will bring smiles to your children’s faces and save you the late-night stress. Elf at the Spa Let’s face it: even the elf needs a little R&R now and then! For a cosy elf spa scene, grab a bowl or cup, fill it with marshmallows to create a “bubble 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 >>

These two adored their new little sister, and it is easy to see why mum wanted an updated family portrait! What lovely girls! To View More >>

It's always a joy to welcome clients back to the studio! I love seeing how the babies have grown up into little people! To View More >>

A few years ago I was lucky enough to photograph Vikki and Nik's wedding, so was over the moon when I heard the news that they were expecting... What a joy to meet little Isabella - welcome to the world little one! To View More >>

"Time flies so fast, if you don't stop and look around once in a while you might miss it" - A quote from my favourite film, Ferris Bueller's Day Off. It is so apt, and so I love when families return to update their portraits as the children grow and change - this was the third portrait session with this gorgeous family and I was so excited to see how the babies have grown up into such beautiful little girls! And this time they brought someone extra special with them - nana! To View More >>

I was delighted to welcome little Delilah to the studio. Isn't she a cutie? To View More >>

Something a little different... our proud momma this time was a little furrier than my usual mums! What a delight to photograph these little pups and how proud does mum, Margo, look? To View More >>
