Let’s be honest - life moves far too fast. One day, your kids need your hand to take their first steps, and the next, they’re off and running, leaving you wondering where the time went. It’s a little unfair how quickly time flies, isn’t it? And if you’re anything like most busy parents, family portraits tend to fall to the bottom of the never-ending to-do list. But here’s the thing: keeping your family portraits up-to-date isn’t just about getting a cute picture for the wall (although that’s a definite bonus); it’s about preserving the 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 >>

Welcome to the Babies By Jackie Studio!  Located in the historic village of Hemingbrough, the studio was once a pig sty (hence the name!). But don't worry there's only one little piggy there now :-)  Relax in our cosy sitting area where you can see your baby and they can see you at all times. Chill out on our super comfortable sofa, while I take care of your little one. You can even have forty winks if you like - you won't be the first! The safety of all my clients is paramount at all times. Hand sanitiser is always to hand, and as you can see I am proud of my professional newborn To View More >>

I love it so much when one of my little clients comes back with their new baby brother or sister, so I was absolutely delighted when Henry brought his new bestie George for his first portrait session, and of course Minnie the cavapoo too! To View More >>

Another of our lockdown babies has turned one, and we were delighted to be able to get back in the studio for some face-face photos! Happy birthday, Theo! And, oh! This cake! Mummy and daddy are Star Wars fans and so it would seem is little Theo - he clearly likes baby Yoda! To View More >>

Amie popped in for her first milestone session before Christmas at the age of just 4 months. It's really amazing to see what a difference a few months makes - no longer a newborn, she was much more interactive and playful.  How quickly babies grow, which is why our milestone sessions are so perfect to capture the changes in your baby through her first year. Don't forget to book your session today.  To View More >>

As you know, safety is at the heart of everything I do in my business, and especially when photographing young children and babies; I’ve posted a number of times about safe handling and photographic techniques I use for newborn photoshoots. This month, I decided to take things a step further and update my first aid knowledge, so I attended a Mini First Aid class. These classes are designed with new parents and grandparents in mind and are focussed on first aid techniques for children – which are often a bit different to the way you would treat an adult. Specifically, the class covered 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 such as our To View More >>

Amanda was a little nervous when she arrived for her bump photoshoot, but as the session progressed and we got to know each other, she really relaxed and actually enjoyed the session, so much that she left me a little review on Facebook:  "Had our maternity shoot with Jackie. Was nervous but Jackie made me feel really at ease and the pictures we received are lovely. Looking forward to newborn shoot once baby arrives. Thank you Jackie" I think you'll agree, she had nothing to worry about - she looks gorgeous! To View More >>

It's always a privilege to share in our client's treasured moments, and especially when you get to see them again to capture more of those special memories for them.  We photographed Nikii and Peter's wedding a few years ago, so when I heard they were expecting a sibling for little Daniel, I was super excited for them and delighted to photograph Nikii and her beautiful bump. Daniel was excited too and couldn't wait to tell me all about his new baby brother (and his dumper truck!). Here are some of my favourites from their photo session. For more information, or to book your maternity photoshoot, To View More >>