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Jan 8

Rock Star Cake Smash Session for Baby O

At this age, babies are full of sweet and serious expressions which really show their individual characters shining through.

Dec 1, 2020

7 Simple Ideas to Make Your Baby's 1st Christmas Extra Special

It's your first Christmas time together! Whether it's your first baby or a new addition to your growing family, the first Christmas with ...

Nov 25, 2020

Woodland Cake Smash Photo Shoot for Baby A

This little man and his big brother came to the studio before lockdown for their 2020 Christmas Session and I suddenly realised that I ha...

Nov 20, 2020

Newborn Session for Baby M

Sweet Baby M came to the studio for his newborn photographs at just over a week old.

Oct 6, 2020

Family Newborn Photography Session

Baby M was just 13 days new when I met him for his newborn photography session and he slept like a star.

Sep 23, 2020

Christmas Mini Sessions 2020

We have 2 Mini Session events to choose from this year - Winter Wonderland studio sessions and Outdoor Christmas Tree Farm Sessions.

Sep 10, 2020

8 Fun Ways to Bond With Your Baby Bump

It's never too early to start bonding with your growing baby bump!

Jul 9, 2020

Why you should schedule your family photo shoot for Golden Hour

But it's past my kid's bedtime! I know as a mum that keeping my kids up way past their bedtime for a photo shoot at Golden Hour seems crazy.

Jun 24, 2020

Top tips for keeping your baby's room cool at night

The good news if that there are some simple things that you can do to help keep your baby cool and sleeping safely during the summer months.

Jun 19, 2020

Our Covid-19 Policy to keep you safe

I am delighted to be able to re-open the studio for sessions from Saturday 20th June. It has been a long few months and I have missed wel...

Jun 15, 2020

White Onesie Studio Newborn Sessions

These lifestyle newborn photography sessions are perfectly suited to the current social distancing requirements.

Jun 11, 2020

Outdoor Newborn and Family Sessions

Outdoor photography sessions are scheduled for golden hour - that magical time just before the sunsets.

Jun 1, 2020

Outdoor Newborn Photography Session

The warm evenings and glowing sunsets make June, July and August the perfect time to capture your baby's newborn photographs outside.

May 26, 2020

Coping with hot weather during pregnancy

I love a good heatwave - said no pregnant woman, ever!

May 14, 2020

6 Must Have Apps for New Parents

Anything that will make your life easier and help keep your baby safe, happy and contented is very welcome and that's where apps come in.

Apr 18, 2020

Virtual Newborn Sessions: capture once in a lifetime images of your baby born during lock-down

Work with me via video call to create stunning newborn photography of your baby born during lockdown.

Apr 16, 2020

Quarantine - the perfect time for potty training?

With the Corvid-19 lockdown keeping us inside for at least another few weeks, it may seem like the perfect time for potty training.

Mar 31, 2020

How to organise a virtual baby shower

If you're wondering where to start in arranging a virtual baby shower for yourself or a friend, we've done some of the hard work for you.

Mar 29, 2020

How to photograph your Newborn Baby at home (you can even use your phone)

Many parents who have recently given birth will also miss the chance to have a professional newborn photo shoot.

Mar 4, 2020

Displaying your family photographs

We all sometimes need a little inspiration to understand what is possible to achieve with your family images.

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The studio is currently closed in accordance with the lockdown regulations. We are accepting bookings for March onwards as normal.

Virtual Newborn Sessions are available to book for babies due in January and February.