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This is what I love to find every time I walk through the door to start a newborn session. Not perfection—just real life, as it actually is. Parents getting on with the business of looking after their baby, while I quietly find the beauty in all of it. The feeding. The winding. The cuddles. The tears. Real life, exactly as it is. And somewhere in the middle of it all are the photographs that will mean the most years from now. First newborn sessions are always special to me—no

No two newborn sessions are ever the same — and that's exactly how it should be. This newborn session in Newcastle had it all. A family dog who needed zero encouragement to get involved. A toddler with very strong opinions about when (and whether) she was having her photograph taken. And a gorgeous sunny morning that meant we could get some outdoor shots too. As with my usual newborn sessions, I followed the family's lead in the main. Their dog joined in when he wanted to, th

Most people think the photographs they’ll treasure most are the big milestones. But often, it’s the quieter things people come back to. The expressions your children used to pull. The way they held your hand. The gap-toothed smiles, the cuddles, the little parts of family life that quietly change over time. When you’re in the middle of raising children, it’s easy to assume these things will always feel familiar. But childhood keeps moving forward, whether we notice it happeni

Before this family move back to Australia later this year, they wanted photographs that captured some beautiful memories — images that showed what their life was like at this time of their life. So instead of overly posed moments, we spent the morning doing the things they’d usually do together — playing in the bedrooms, running around the garden, heading to the park on bikes, then home for snacks. This is what I love most about documentary style family photography: capturing

This shoot was on a sunny morning in North Yorkshire with the very lovely Sarah, Suzi and one year old Olive. We didn't do anything fancy - just played around the house, had snacks, played on the bed for a bit then wandered over the road to their local park. But that's what made the shoot so special. Even years later, I still love these photographs because they capture such an ordinary, beautiful stage of family life. As a natural family photographer in North Yorkshire, I

Most people think they need to do something to get nice photos. Tidy the house, plan outfits, wait for a day when everyone’s in a good mood. It’s very easy to feel like things need to be a bit more organised, a bit calmer, a bit more “together” before you book. But if you want authentic, meaningful pictures, the best ones tend to come from the middle of everything already happening. Kids coming and going, things a bit messy, no one really thinking about the camera. The bits t

This gorgeous newborn girl was two weeks old. Her big sisters were home. And it was anew regular morning for them all. By the time I arrived, the morning was already in full swing. Little bean was fed, changed, and doing what two-week-olds do best, being passed between people who didn't want to put her down. There was nothing different to any other morning, no tidied-away clutter, no one performing for the camera. And that’s exactly what makes mornings like this worth docu

A Commercial Lifestyle Shoot for Freya Lillie Freya Lillie is a sustainabl, luxury children's clothing brand based in Durham — the kind of label where the clothes are beautiful enough to deserve more than a white background. Michelle, the brand's super lovely and talented owner, wanted something that felt lived-in and real: the clothes in motion, in context, in the hands of actual children doing actual things. We shot across two Durham locations — the city itself, and a small

The mornings are noticeably brighter now, at last. I thought those dreary mizzly days were going to last forever! The light is starting to do that gorgeous thing it does in spring - it's softer, warmer and lasting that little bit longer. I always notice this because it means it's nearly time for outdoor photo shoots. Why Outdoor Family Photography Works Outdoor shoots are some of my absolute favourites, and it's easy to see why lots of families love them too. Kids can run, cl

A two-hour pure documentary family shoot capturing a slice of this beautiful family's lovely life. They did what they often do on a Saturday morning and I captured it. There was no direction, no pressure, no performances. Just a family being themselves and super easy for kids. That's the precious thing about these shoots. You don't have to do anything different. You're just capturing the life you're already living—and making the memories last forever. Because your real life

I photographed this baby as a bump in Jesmond Dene a few months ago. What a joy to meet him now and see this gorgeous family again. They already knew what to expect. No stress, no pressure. Just hanging out in their own space, welcoming their newborn exactly as they are. A dream newborn shoot 🧡 Your real life is more beautiful than you realise ♥️ Newborn photography North East See more newborn photography galleries. Learn more about my natural newborn sessions. To arrange

Eight years ago, I photographed this family's gorgeous girl as a newborn. What an absolute delight to see them all again—now with their newborn son. They already knew what to expect from a newborn shoot - no stress, no pressure, super relaxed. Big sis aka mother hen drifted in and out. Mum and dad did their own thing, very much at ease with a newborn for the second time round. The newborn bubble—those early weeks where everything else disappears and it's just you, your baby,

This shoot was on a sunny, freezing cold December day, walking through Jesmond Dene. A walk this lovely family do often, and this time with mum expecting her second child. That's all you need for a maternity shoot. A place you know, in your home or outdoors, doing what you normally do, and just being yourselves. No awkward posing. No pressure. Just gentle direction to capture your lovely moments and life as it is right now, before everything changes. Because your real life is

This shoot at home with this gorgeous family was completely natural. No direction or posing. Just them being themselves with their scrumptious little one on a regular Saturday morning. Of course these images are for mum and dad. But I'm also thinking about Daphne looking at these as she grows older. One day showing her own children and grandchildren what her early life looked like and how loved she was. Your real life is more beautiful than you realise ♥️ Baby photography

A newborn shoot with a toddler and 2 older siblings - I expected a lot craziness and fun, we did get this but mostly it was calm and peaceful. Watching this mum manage all of it so calmly impressed me no end! A natural newborn shoot at home is perfect for a family like this. There's no pressure to perform, no need for anyone to sit still or cooperate. Together we take the shoot as it comes, working with your family's own rhythm. Your real life is more beautiful than you rea

When you’re expecting a baby, it can be hard to imagine just how quickly those first days will pass — or how much you’ll want to remember them later. In the newborn bubble, everything will feel very close. Days will blur into nights. Life will shrink to feeding, sleeping, soothing, and repeat. You’ll be exhausted, overwhelmed, and completely consumed — and at the same time, deeply in love, and in awe, in a way you’ve never felt before. When you’re living inside that bubble,

This was my first shoot of 2026 on a snowy day in January and it couldn't have been anymore cosy. This gorgeous newby slept pretty much all the way through, with big sis dipping in and out. These natural newborn shoots are so incredibly chill because there is no expectation on anyone to be any other than their beautiful selves - and what could be easier than that! Your real life is more beautiful than you realise ♥️ Newborn photography Newcastle. See more newborn photography

There's something really special about capturing families just being themselves on a normal Saturday morning at home. No expectations - just their real life in their own way at their own pace. This family welcomed me back for a second session, and I was reminded again of why I genuinely love and get excited about these shoots. Their home was filled with natural light, joy, genuine connections and an explosion of colour. All the warm and colourful vibes I could ask for. It

If you're expecting your second (or third, or more) baby and you've got a toddler at home, you might be wondering: how will a newborn shoot work with an energetic little one underfoot. It's a valid question because your toddler will probably have a bigger say in how the shoot goes than your newborn will. Your toddler has just had their whole world turned upside down. One day they're the centre of attention, the youngest or possibly an only child. The next day there's a tiny h

As we head towards the end of the year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what's been a fantastic year restarting my business. When I went live in April 2025, I honestly wasn't sure how it would go. It was four years since I had my last business, and I knew the social media landscape had completely changed. I knew I loved what I do - capturing real families, real moments, the ordinary magic of everyday life. But whether families out there would still want it, would trus