Maternity sessions take place either on location or at home and I usually advise Mums-to-be to book a date in once they’re 30+ weeks. Ideally I take a range of shots in little ones nursery and around the home using the available light – Hazel’s home has such wonderful light, checkout those fab windows! Family members and children are also welcome to join in for the photos and this often makes the images appear more natural and less posed. After the session I edit the best ones and present them on a private online gallery, where you’re able to order prints, packages and digital images.

For more information or to book a session please get in touch over on the Facebook page x

I first met Kirsty a few years ago during a family portrait session so I was thrilled to hear she was expecting twins! We decided to do the photo session in two parts, some in the nursery and the rest out on location near to where Kirsty lives. All very natural and lifestyle in approach.

A maternity photo session, at your home or on location starts from just £20 for the local area. Ideally the best time to book in is from 30+ weeks. For more information and to discuss your ideas, feel free to get in touch x

I was chuffed when Kirsty agreed to have some of her maternity photos taken by the river in Copley. It’s such a gorgeous location and the weather was perfect that day. I began the session with a few lifestyle shots at Kirsty’s home, in the nursery before venturing out to the river. As always, I kept posing to a minimum as I wanted the session to be very natural. As Kirsty prefers black and white photographs, I edited the majority of the images that way, with only a few in colour.

A maternity session at home or on location starts from just £20. Ideally I book Mums-to-be in at around 30+ weeks. For more information please get in touch x

Here are a few from a recent maternity session, of Sarah and her gorgeous boys taken at their home. A bump photo session is a lovely way of documenting the last stages of a pregnancy before little one arrives. Sessions start from £20 for the local area, for more information or to book a shoot please get in touch x

Last month was super busy yet again with more newborn, baby and maternity photo sessions alongside wedding coverage every weekend. I’ve put together a small selection from some of the shoots, taken either at home or on location. It was lovely to meet up with Adam and his Mum again for his second session as part of the New Baby Deal – he has grown so much since I last saw him and was showing off his new skills, sitting up and even standing. I even had time to take a few photos with one of their gorgeous dogs Xion. Around the same age, Freya had a home shoot complete with cute headbands and tutu’s – I’m looking forward to her cake smash session to celebrate her first birthday in a few months time. Charlie brought his cousin along for some more photographs, which included a moon prop – the images are to be used for his upcoming Christening invitations. At the beginning of the month I took James’ newborn photographs – these were set in his nursery using the light from a big window. I always think this way of shooting works best for newborns and I prefer the results. Another newborn session this month was for Thea, who’s session again was very natural, using the available light and featured Mum in some of the shots too. Lastly, a family and maternity location photo shoot over at Oakwell Hall. We picked the perfect time of day, late evening, for some sunny shots in the long grass.

August and September are proving to be busy months, but I have some availability mid week. Sessions start from £20 per hour for the local area and print deals start from £50. For more information or to book a shoot feel free to get in touch x

Newborn, Six Month & First Birthday Cake Smash Photography Favourites From April & May:

The past few weeks have been super busy since the end of my maternity leave with newborn sessions and catching up with my New Baby Deal customers for their 2nd and 3rd sessions – it’s wonderful watching them all grow up!

Back in April, I was invited to Brooke’s joint 1st birthday & Christening party where I spent an hour capturing the booth style fun shots for her family & friends then we moved onto a rather messy cake smash shoot.

Over the past few weeks I’ve had several 2nd sessions (usually 6 months or when little one can sit unaided). Here are a few from Penny’s retro inspired shoot, super cool Jack and Ruby & her dog.

Then, just a week or so ago I finally got to meet newborn Charlie, who’s Mum’s pregnancy I’ve been documenting from the early days.

Here are a few images taken from Katie’s maternity sessions and Charlie’s newborn shoot.