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…]
This week has been a special week for my family and I. We have added a new baby to our brood! Ever since Whiskas started to use a silver tabby kitten in their adverts, I have longed to own one (or have it own me, as the case often is with cats!). Sadly we are … [Read more…]
Twins have been a bit of a theme for me lately. I’m not complaining, I love them! This session saw me meet the beautiful Mac and Maisy, for a shoot to commemorate their 1st birthday. I’ll start by saying it, toddler twins are a whole different world to newborn twins! These two cheeky monkeys kept … [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…]
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…]