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Oct 12
2 min

OUTDOOR FAMILY PHOTOSHOOT IN BUSHY PARK IN SURREY

We made the most of the last of the summer sun during this family photoshoot, and Bushy Park in Surrey was the perfect location. Mummy, d...

Sep 14
1 min

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION IN LINGFIELD

A lot like many of the families I meet, this lovely mummy wanted to be in some of the photos too. So we met up in Jenner's Field in Lingf...

Aug 31
2 min

MATERNITY PHOTOSHOOT IN KENT

A gorgeous setting for this Sidcup family as they prepare to welcome their second child with a maternity photoshoot.

Aug 9
1 min

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE LAVENDER FIELDS

In July I held a morning of Lavender mini sessions at Mayfield Lavender in Banstead, Surrey. This is such a fun place for family photos -...

Jul 30
2 min

OUTDOOR NEWBORN PHOTOSHOOT IN NONSUCH PARK IN SURREY

This gorgeous little boy made his arrival in the world right in the middle of lockdown. So they missed out on getting some photos of him ...

Jun 15
2 min

SOCIALLY DISTANCED FAMILY PHOTOSHOOT

Is a socially distanced family photoshoot possible? Covid-19 doesn’t have to mean missing out on family photographs. Find out how.

Apr 6
4 min

HOW TO TAKE NEWBORN PHOTOS YOURSELF

Simple tips on how to take newborn photos yourself when a global virus pandemic means that no one gets to meet your new addition for a while

Jan 6
3 min

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR KIDS FOR A PHOTOSHOOT

Tips on how to prepare your kids for a family photography photoshoot.

Nov 19, 2019
2 min

HOW TO TAKE YOUR OWN MAGIC CHRISTMAS BOOK PHOTO

When you've got kids, Christmas is such a magical time. Capture it with these tips on creating your own magical Christmas book photo.

Oct 8, 2019
2 min

OUTDOOR AUTUMN BABY PHOTOSHOOT IN SUSSEX

See some photos of this gorgeous 6 month old from his lovely baby photography session in Sussex.

Sep 3, 2019
2 min

NATURAL NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION AT HOME IN SURREY

Read about this lovely family and their at home newborn photography session in Surrey, and discover some ideas on what to wear.

Jul 2, 2019
1 min

SURREY FAMILY PHOTOSHOOT IN LOVELY LAVENDER FIELDS

See some gorgeous images from this family photoshoot in the lovely lavender fields of Surrey. They only bloom for a couple of weeks a year.

Jun 4, 2019
2 min

SPRING TIME OUTDOOR CHILD PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION IN KENT

Take a look at some of my favourite images from this child photography session in Kent.

May 7, 2019
2 min

SPRING FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION IN SURREY

See some images from this spring family photography session in Surrey and get some tips on what to wear to your own shoot.

Mar 5, 2019
2 min

WINTER FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION IN SURREY

Read about this lovely family and their winter family photography session in Surrey, with tips on choosing a location personal to you.

Feb 5, 2019
2 min

WINTER FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY - WHAT TO WEAR TO YOUR PHOTOSHOOT

Just booked a winter family photography session? Panicking about what to wear? Check out these simple tips to look great in your photos.

Jan 8, 2019
2 min

WHY YOU SHOULD PRINT YOUR DIGITAL IMAGES

Should you print your family photography images? Yes! Don't just let them gather dust on your hard drive. Print them. Frame them. Hang them.

Dec 4, 2018
2 min

HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR KIDS IN FRONT OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE

Want to know how to photograph kids in front of the Christmas tree? Find out with these simple tips.

Nov 20, 2018
3 min

CHRISTMAS PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

Want to capture those special festive family moments? Here are some of my favourite Christmas family photography tips.

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