Parenthood requires a fair bit of selflessness. We put our kids first in almost every way. Being their personal nurse, chef, chauffeur, coach, PA… Our intentions are heartfelt but we can inadvertently become a bystander, constantly organising never participating. Family portraits for me is about helping mums and dads get back in the frame, for […]
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When you capture pure carefree joy ❤️ My focus in my family portrait sessions is always to create an environment where kids feel safe and confident to express themselves. Be crazy, be nutty, be quiet, be inquisitive. Be however they’re most comfortable being because isn’t that how we wish to remember them? So yes, I let […]
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When you have wanted a beautiful family portrait for soooo long but have never had the time and you finally get round to doing it!!! With three kids under 7, I totally understand why time is an issue :) But as for all my families, you never regret doing it. They don’t stay this squishy […]
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Ever since losing dad extended family portraits, where all your closest loves are included for some beautiful memories, has gained a new level of importance for me. I have always enjoyed the opportunity but now I am intensely grateful. I have experienced first hand how invaluable those photographic memories are, how much they can transport […]
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Loss has a way of helping you appreciate the important loves in your life. The ones you can count on when you most need a hand. The extended family you adore but may not always see. The past 12 months in particular, has taught me (though I thought I already knew) that time is precious and moments spent with […]
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“We would love some beautiful family photos but never have time!” If you are thinking this, you are not alone. More often than not, I photograph families who have wanted family photos for years but finding time and opportunity just seems impossible. Much like this amazing bunch I photographed recently. Can you imagine having three girls under 9 and […]
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Have you ever wanted to somehow freeze those early years because the days fly by way too fast? Have you ever woken up and wondered when your babies grew up?! With two kids under 8 myself, I too understand busy. I too have various family priorities to juggle that always seem over and above family […]
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It’s easy for me to be immersed in my work. So much beauty, so much love. I meet families, discover the relationships, the personalities and my whole purpose then is to photograph the beautiful moments that tell their story and present artwork that is tangible, has permanence… unlike time, or our fleeting memories. So incredibly […]
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We bid farewell to our beloved Labrador, Sandy, early Monday morning. A dear friend of 11 years, a much loved family member, and in truth my first baby boy. He was a gentle, fun loving soul known for his cross legged elegance. He was adventurous and tough, surviving being hit by a motorbike, his first […]
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As families grow, it naturally gets harder to portion time and energy to each and every child. I see it in families I’ve photographed over the years as well as my own. eg. For your first you may have organised newborn portraits, toddler portraits, school age portraits but for your 2nd and 3rd you’re lucky […]
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