What to expect from your photo session
Family, Parenthood & Newborn
As a new mother, I find myself on a near daily basis wishing I could take a still frame of the small but incredible interactions we have with our little boy. I am acutely aware of how quickly time flies, how fast our little ones grow and change, and the absolute importance of finding a way to hold onto these cherished moments as memories for the future.
My family, parenthood & newborn photoshoots are accessible for all parents with their babies and children, through those early months and years of growing and bonding as a family. I take a relaxed and informal approach, and through this I hope you will feel comfortable enough to truly be yourselves. My goal is to create images that make you look back on a point in time and see it captured as genuinely as possible.
Location is set on your terms, at a place that is meaningful to you. I only use natural lighting, without the need for props, fancy dress or posing. The aim for me is to capture you, just you, in a way that is memorable and authentic. I may offer some guidance in terms of where to stand in relation to the natural light or backdrop, and to give you the confidence in yourselves to be photographed, but other than that I try to be as inobtrusive as possible. The hope is that when you look back on these images in years to come, that they will help you remember this special time, as it really was.
Maternity
If you’ve scrolled down to this section, firstly, huge heartfelt congratulations for the imminent or recent arrival of your little one(s)!
No two maternity journeys are the same, but however you have reached this point, the months spent growing and nurturing a new life should hopefully be a time to be celebrated. With each story of entering into motherhood, there are varying degrees of challenge and delight interwoven. Some paths are seemingly straightforward, while others may face significant hurdles prior to reaching the final wondrous outcome that is your baby. My own journey took us through two miscarriages before we had the joy of bringing Niko into our lives.
As a woman, maternity and early motherhood can bring mixture of feelings. The excitement felt towards a growing and meeting a new life, can sometimes be detracted from by a woman's perspective of her changing self. We often find a way to shine a spotlight on our own imperfections, when really we should be celebrating our ability to adapt and change in such an incredible way to bring our children into the world.
During a Maternity photoshoot, I strive to give you whatever is needed for the stage you are at in your journey. The experience should be a restorative and empowering one, where you are given the space to step back from any perceived flaws or insecurities, to recognise and appreciate how remarkable you truly are, for being able to create this new life and provide everything your small one(s) need physically and emotionally to survive and thrive. I hope to shine a light on the unique bond you are forming with your imminent or recent arrival, and allow that connection to form the focus of our images captured. I hope that you will walk away from the photoshoot feeling the self love and confidence you deserve to feel, celebrating your strength of connection with your little one and your extraordinary ability as a soon-to-be or new mother, as well as taking away some beautiful images to allow you to look back on this special time and cherish.
For women wishing to capture images of their pregnancy journey, the ideal time for booking in for a photoshoot is between 30-36 weeks, so that your bump is beautifully defined but with enough time that we minimise the risk of missing out if little one(s) arrive early. Naturally, we can still achieve fabulous results outside of this timeframe.
Location is set on your terms, at a place that is meaningful to you. I use natural light only, without props or gimmicks, so that we are able to capture you authentically and naturally, as you truly and beautifully are. I may offer some guidance in terms of where to stand in relation to the natural light or backdrop, and to give you the confidence in yourself to be photographed, but other than that, I try to be as inobtrusive as possible.
Should you wish to create images after the birth of your little one(s), the focus will be on the wonderful bond you share, as well as helping you to embrace any post pregnancy changes and dispell any insecurities you may have. Please also refer to the newborn section above.
In terms of clothing, the main priority is comfort for you. I have a selection of maternity dresses that are appropriate during pregnancy and post-partum (think bohemian, neutral and floaty) that you are welcome to make use of.
Weddings & Engagement
No two engagement stories are the same. I am here to capture your special and unique story either with the proposal itself, or afterwards, to celebrate your happy news and give you some beautiful images to remember a special moment in your journey as a couple. Please see pricing information on these two different options.
I also offer wedding packages on request, so if this is something you would like to enquire about, please do get in touch.
