Whether this is your first Christmas as a parent, or you already have children, its never too late to start some Christmas traditions! In my family we have many. Some were carried on from my childhood. Some are more recent, since I became a Mummy. But I embrace them all, and hope that by making … [Read more…]
I LOVE returning clients. I love catching up, and I especially love seeing how the little ones have grown and changed. So you can imagine my excitement when I had lots of return clients book in for their Christmas mini sessions! One of these was Magali, with her extremely gorgeous little boy, Miles. Miles was … [Read more…]
We are almost in December! How did that happen?! The year has sped by! As Christmas approaches most of us face the often difficult task of choosing the perfect gift! This can be even more difficult when the person you are buying for is expecting a baby! Its a minefield. Alcohol is out, so are … [Read more…]
Do you ever get days where is suddenly just hits you; your babies are growing up! I think today is one of those. My 3rd baby, my middle child, my beautiful, crazy, stubborn, wonderful little girl is 10 today! I now officially have more children in double figures than not. This makes me sad. Well, … [Read more…]
Ever since my eldest daughter started school I have bought the annual school photos. I have all of hers from Reception to Year 6, and all of my son’s too. I have my younger two girls’ ones from Year R up to now (currently Years 4 and 5). But what has gradually dawned on me … [Read more…]
I know I know, its only just October! But whether you love Christmas or dread it every year, it is creeping up on us. I try to schedule my mini sessions early enough to suit organised shoppers, but still late enough to not have too many people thinking “Christmas? Already?”. So I am very excited … [Read more…]
Most of us have them, those stories from our parents and grandparents about their childhood, pets, relatives you’ve never met. I grew up listening to my Nan tell these stories whilst my sister and I played cards with her (I’m teaching my children how to play Newmarket. Thanks Nan!). And since my Nan has been … [Read more…]
I love shooting on the beach. I’m so lucky to live by the sea, and have the chance to make the most of the beautiful Kent coast. So when Sophie booked in for her engagement session, I straight away suggested a sunset beach session! Luckily Sophie was happy to go along with my suggestion (and … [Read more…]
September is always bittersweet for me. I love the Autumn, the changing leaves and the hint of a chill in the air. But with it comes the time when I have to wave my children off to school and nursery again, after our long summer of lazy days, family fun and late nights. Don’t get … [Read more…]
As many of you know, I am a volunteer breastfeeding peer supporter. I love my role, helping mothers who want to breastfeed. Its something I feel passionate about. The service we provide is invaluable to many mothers, with drop-in groups manned by qualified breastfeeding peer supporters running in the Shepway area every weekday (17 locations … [Read more…]