Newborn photography session Kent When someone books me for a newborn session, I always try to make an effort to find out a little bit about them and their family. But I still feel a certain amount of apprehension on the day of a session. I am, usually, walking into a stranger’s house with quite … [Read more…]
Its that time of year again, when we all go out of our way to celebrate the men in our life. Father’s day is on Sunday 18th June (tomorrow). So I’m bringing you a little round up of things to do with Dad in the local area. Port Lympne The local wildlife park is giving … [Read more…]
Newborn photography in Hythe, Kent Its not every day you get asked to photograph newborn twins, let alone identical twins! So when I got Maria’s message telling me the boys had arrived, I was understandably excited. I enlisted the help of the lovely Jade, from Little Bumbles photography, and of course my assistant, Sasha, so … [Read more…]
Newborn photography Hythe I know the idea of a newborn session can be a little daunting. One of the most common things I get asked is about safety. People will say “Some of those poses look dangerous! You can’t just dangle a baby from things or hold them up in the air!” So I wanted … [Read more…]
Newborn photography Dover Last month I photographed Gemma and her little boy for her maternity session. Just a few short weeks later, little Laycie-Mae arrived! I was so excited to photograph her. I packed up the car and headed to Dover, with Sasha, my assistant (and eldest daughter). Weighing in at just 5lb at 14 … [Read more…]
Anyone who knows me will tell you I love wildlife! Some of my happiest childhood memories are of going out with my Dad to the canal or the woods, and him telling me about the animals we would see. So you can imagine my excitement, tinged with disappointment, when my Mum sent me a text … [Read more…]
Bespoke Newborn Photography in Kent For a long time now I have seen fellow photographers making their own wooden floor and backdrops. I’ve looked on in envy, because they look stunning! But they all had one thing in common. They all had a studio to keep them in, or at least worked from home. So … [Read more…]
Postnatal depression (PND) affects up to 1 in 10 women in the year after giving birth. Yet it is still considered a taboo subject to a lot of people. Women are still afraid to seek help, to admit that they are struggling. There is such an emphasis on being the “perfect parent”, so many people … [Read more…]
Maternity Photography Hythe In this, the age of the camera phone, its understandable for people to question the value of paying for professional photography. Pinterest and Tumblr etc show so many ideas, and make photography seem accessible to everyone. Snapshots on a phone or a point and shoot camera can be beautiful keepsakes, and they … [Read more…]
Newborn Photography in Hythe, Kent The school holidays are almost over, and I’m sure I’m not the only Mum who is dreading going back to school runs and early mornings (not that any morning isn’t early with a toddler who hates sleep haha). So to make the transition easier and keep me from missing my … [Read more…]