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 >>

Coronavirus Update (23rd March 2020) It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce that the studio is now closed until further notice. In order to protect the health and safety of all of my clients and my family, we have decided to go into lockdown. However, I am also pleased to announce a brand new service that I am currently putting together for new parents and parents-to-be. I know how important the images of your precious baby are to you and that newborns don’t stay newborn for long. So  if your baby is due/born during the next few months, don’t worry I have To View More >>

Although older people and those with pre-existing medical conditions (such as diabetes, asthma and heart disease) are more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with COVID-19, the virus can infect people of all ages.  Newborns and pregnant women are always considered at risk and therefore we must collectively protect each other. I want to re-assure all of my clients that I follow good hygiene practice at all times to keep you and your babies safe, but at this time, I would like to take a moment to re-iterate the most important points and a couple of extra measures that I have put in place for To View More >>

I am delighted to welcome Natalie Bell from Tiny Talk York as one of our guest bloggers! Natalie runs the Tiny Talk baby signing classes in York, teaching parents and babies to communicate with each other through sign language even before they can use words!  To find out more contact Natalie at natb@tinytalk.co.uk or have a look at the Facebook page www.facebook.com/yorktinytalk. Tiny Talk and Baby Signing TinyTalk Baby Signing classes are a fun filled hour of signing, music and sensory activities to promote early communication skills with you and your little one.  Using British To View More >>

Ever wondered what it's like behind the scenes at a photo shoot? Here are some images from a recent mini-maternity session day at the Step Up Studio in Howden. (please excuse my bottom in these photos!). To View More >>