A real life family photoshoot in Woking, Surrey

A real life family photoshoot in Woking, Surrey

I love photographing in my client’s homes. It’s the place where they are often the most comfortable at, and it’s reflected in the relaxed, real life, documentary imagery. This was my first photoshoot after the lockdown, and what a joy it was! We...
Lockdown diaries: snippets of our daily life

Lockdown diaries: snippets of our daily life

I felt like I hadn’t really picked up the camera much over the past few weeks during the lockdown as I’ve retreated into my own bubble — but looking back and the thousands of files in my hard drive I clearly have. A while back I’ve heard Pete Souza, Barack Obama’s White House photographer, say that often the true meaning or significance of an image doesn’t reveal itself until some time has passed, and I’m embracing that.

Staying home with the kids: The coronavirus lockdown survival guide

Staying home with the kids: The coronavirus lockdown survival guide

If you’re stuck with kids at home due to self-isolation, embracing social distrancing, or because you’re on a COVID-19 lockdown, I know it can be difficult and frustrating. As someone who’s been home educating my 9 year old son since the he was 4 while also running a business, I know a thing or two about managing a child at home with stayng sane. Hopefully this little guide will help you stay sane, too.

A winter family vacation photoshoot in London

A winter family vacation photoshoot in London

This American military family was visiting London in January over from Italy where they were stationed at the time, and they reached out to me to document their London adventures before baby number two made an appearance. Despite what you might think, it doesn’t always rain in London in winter and we do have wonderful crisp sunny days and the low northern winter light gives that extra special look and feel to the photographs – but to be honest I can take great family photographs in any weather, rain or shine!

Moving to Mars at the Design Museum

Moving to Mars at the Design Museum

On Monday we visited Moving to Mars over at the Design Museum in London (it’s on until 24th February, do try to catch it before it ends). ⁠
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It was a beautiful multi-sensory exhibition and it was cool to see both the history and the future of exploration of Mars, including stepping into an inflatable Mars pod and seeing and hearing Martian storms rage outside.

Photograph your family’s Christmas like a pro

Photograph your family’s Christmas like a pro

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – are you ready to capture it all, the joy, the wonder, the excitement and even the boredom?! Here are some of my favourite tips to help you move beyond the snapshot and document this year’s Christmas – from preparations to opening the presents!