The sweet spot is usually between 32 and 36 weeks – you’ve got a lovely bump, but hopefully still feel comfortable enough to move around and enjoy the session. That said, it’s never too early to get booked in!

Of course! These photos are about your journey into (or through) motherhood, and that often includes your nearest and dearest. We’ll keep the focus on you but capture some family moments too. And if you have any furbabies, they’re also more than welcome!

I’ve made the choice to focus on capturing the beauty of my families in their homes and having fun outdoors. To me, it feels much more special to be able to capture a moment in time in these environments, so I don’t have a studio.

This entirely depends on the type of booking you’re looking for and my current schedule. I would recommend getting in touch as far in advance before the required date as possible, particularly if you’re looking for a weekend session.

I’m very flexible with locations, and travel up to 30 minutes from my home near Bishops Stortford is included within the cost. Anything further will incur a small travel fee, however this will be discussed on booking.

I don’t have a studio, so my photoshoots happen at home or outdoors depending on your preference and the time of year. It’s all about keeping things comfortable and personal. I’m happy to chat through options that suit your style.

Honestly – do not worry! As my style of photography is pretty natural, a lot of the time you won’t even realise you’re ‘posing’.  I incorporate a lot of laughter and games into my shoots (especially the family shoots where there are younger children involved!) – the best results come from those in-between moments when you are unaware of the camera.  Some shots I will lightly direct you, and for these I wouldn’t expect you to know what to do! I’ll help you out every step of the way, so you can rest easy on this one.

After you’ve confirmed your booking and your deposit has been paid, you will receive a Client Guide, which will give you lots of information about what happens from now on, including some guidance on outfit choices for your shoot.  I have a number of items available in my client closet which you are very welcome to wear, including dresses suitable for maternity, newborn and family shoots, in addition to some children’s clothing. It’s a good idea to think about what you are wearing far enough in advance in case you decide you’d like to purchase something specially for the shoot, and I’m really happy to give advice on your choices.  I encourage people to send me over a quick snap of what they’re thinking of wearing, and I’m happy to provide any styling advice if needed.

Maternity and family shoots generally last between 45 minutes and an hour.  A newborn session will be longer as we allow plenty of time for feeding, nappy changes etc., so we’d expect this usually to last between two and three hours.