Outdoor shoots are a little bit wilder - the space allows for bigger movement. I bring some props to encourage energy - usually balloons, bubbles, and maybe a few other games. I like to play music to encourage a fun atmosphere. These shoots are suitable for babies from about 4 or 5 months and up - there is no upper age limit.

Indoor shoots are a little cosier. We can shoot in a few different spots throughout your home. I don’t bring any props. These shoots are suitable for newborns and up (no upper age limit). If you’re unsure about whether or not your house will photograph well - it will! All we need is a window. We can chat it through on our pre-shoot call.

That depends on your schedule and the time of year. Ideally, we’ll aim for an hour or two after sunrise, or before sunset, to avoid harsh midday light. That said, with the right shade, we can make almost any time work.

We’ll chat it through when you enquire and find a time that works for you and your family.

I work within a 15 mile radius of Sevenoaks train station. (If you live slightly further away I can travel to you, but please note I charge mileage at 55p/ mile).

For outdoor shoots, I recommend booking from around 4–5 months, when they’re starting to smile, make eye contact and hold their head up during tummy time. That said, every baby develops at their own pace, so if you’re unsure, just get in touch.

In-home shoots are suitable for newborns and up.

There’s no upper age limit — I love photographing families with older children too!

I recommend clothes that you feel comfortable in and that reflect your family's personality. I hope that years from now, when you look back at the photos, you remember this era of your life, not ‘that day we hired a photographer.’

Soft, neutral and earthy colours tend to photograph well. It can work to choose a colour family, ie everyone in shades of blue, green etc.

Avoid busy prints or logos as these can be distracting on camera.

I can give you some guidance before your session if you're unsure.

The more relaxed and enjoyable the session feels, the better the photographs tend to be.

I know that children have minds of their own, but here are a few things that can help:

Make sure they're well fed. Bring snacks!

Bring a favourite toy or comfort item. They look cute in photos, too.

Think about what they'll enjoy doing. Dancing, climbing, or collecting things can all become part of the photographs. I love collaboration so feel free to give me some ideas for poses before and during the shoot - it’s your family, I’m just here to capture you.

Introduce them to me (online). You can show them my website or Instagram beforehand so that I'm not a complete stranger when we meet. Make sure they know my name - it’s not an ego thing, it helps them feel comfortable around me during the shoot. (I’ll introduce myself when we meet, but knowing it beforehand really helps!)

Some parents promise their children a reward - ice cream, time on the iPad - if they’re well-behaved during the shoot.

Don't worry if things don't go to plan. I expect a little chaos working with small children, and that's often when the best photographs happen.

I know that family life can be unpredictable. You may reschedule your session once, free of charge, provided you give at least 7 days' notice. Your new session must take place within 3 months of the original booking date and is subject to availability.

If your child is unwell or there are exceptional circumstances, please contact me as soon as possible. I will always try to be as flexible as I can.

If the weather is unsuitable for our shoot we can arrange an alternative date.

Natural light photography means I use the light that's already around us rather than studio or flash lighting.

It also means that every session looks a little different depending on the season, weather and time of day.

No, but to be honest - I wouldn’t want to.  Golden hour light is beautiful, but so are overcast days, hazy morning sunshine, and grey clouds can look pretty vibey too.

I work with whatever light we're given on the day, so your photographs will be unique to your family and our particular session.

Also, golden hour often coincides with witching hour so given the choice between ‘perfect’ lighting and a happy child, I’ll take a happy child every time.

Usually 1 week but this can vary depending on the time of year and how busy I am.

I'll give you a more accurate estimated delivery date when we finish your session.

Yes. You'll receive your photographs in an online gallery, where you'll be able to order prints and albums.

All of the digital images are included in the session price, but prints and albums are charged for separately.

I will not share any photos for promotional purposes without your consent. If you are happy for me to share some or all of them, that’s helpful for my business, if you’d rather keep them private, I completely respect that and it will not affect the service you receive.

We live in England, so rain is something we need to contend with! When we schedule our shoot we need to view it in the same way we would view any other outdoor plans - liable to change. If rain is forecast we’ll check back in 24 hours before the scheduled shoot time. If rain is still looking likely we can reschedule.

A photo shoot makes a great present for any family. I’ll send you a digital certificate that is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase, then the receiver can reach out to me to schedule a discovery call and lock their date in.