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How Much Do Baby & Child Portraits Really Cost in the UK?
A realistic guide to professional photography investment If you’re looking into professional...
Why Mothers Struggle to Slow Down (Even When They Want To)
After twenty years of photographing families, here's what I've learned about presence, pace, and...
When Do Babies Recognise Their Parents? And How You Can Tell
When do babies actually recognise their parents? You’re on the living room floor, and your baby is...
Why Children Need to See Themselves in Photographs
I've photographed hundreds of children, and there's a moment I watch for - the moment they truly see themselves. Not just recognise their face in a photo on someone's phone. But really see themselves. As a whole person. Existing in the world. Mattering enough to be photographed. For three-year-old...
Why Mothers Struggle to Slow Down (Even When They Want To)
After twenty years of photographing families, here's what I've learned about presence, pace, and why slowing down feels so dangerous "I forget to just look at him sometimes," a mother told me last week, misting up as she watched her son play during our portrait experience. She'd just realised...
Planning a First Birthday Cake Smash? Here’s the Simplest Cake That Works (from a photographer.)
What cake is best for a first birthday cake smash? The best cake for a first birthday cake smash is a simple 6-inch vanilla sponge with soft buttercream icing - not royal icing. You don't need anything fancy. You need something baby-friendly, easy for little hands to break apart, and simple enough...
When to Do Family Photos: Why the Early Years Matter Most
The best time for family portraits is during early childhood - when children are changing fastest, and your family looks most like itself right now. Most families know this. Most families still wait. If you're in the early years of motherhood, you've probably thought about it and taken plenty of...
Why Family Artwork Matters More Than the Photos on Your Phone
Family artwork matters because it creates a daily, visible emotional connection in your home. Unlike digital photos that get buried in phone storage, printed portraits are seen, felt, and absorbed without effort. They reinforce belonging, strengthen identity, and give children a tangible sense of...
What if my child doesn’t sit still?
Most children don’t sit still - and they don’t need to.Child-led photography is designed around movement, curiosity, and short attention spans, so your child doesn’t have to perform for the camera for us to create beautiful portraits. If you’ve ever thought, “This sounds lovely… but my child won’t...