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…]
Did anyone see the photographer on This morning on Monday? The one being sued by PETA on behalf of a monkey that took a selfie with his camera? It seems ridiculous doesn’t it? But its led to many interesting discussions around copyright, something I find comes up alot in the photography world. (His interview can be … [Read more…]
When I talk to new Mums and Mums-to-be, one topic of conversation always comes up – why do people seem to lose their manners and diplomacy when confronted with a pregnant lady? From a bit odd to downright offensive, here is a list of some of the more common things you just shouldn’t say to … [Read more…]
Rainbow baby newborn photography Kent All babies are special. But some are special for different reasons. Ariella is one of those babies. On a personal level she is special to me as she is my first “sibling” newborn. I photographed her big brother, Frankie, as a newborn back in 2015. But for Jemma and Aaron, … [Read more…]