Family

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

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

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

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

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

The glorious Saltwell Park is somewhere this family visits regularly. They know the paths, the spots, where the boys like to explore. It's comfortable territory. That's exactly what makes these shoots work so well. When families are in a place they know and love, there's no awkwardness. No wondering where to go or what to do. They just relax into it. And that's when we get the best photos. Your real life is more beautiful than you realise ♥️ Outdoor family shoot Newcastle For

This fabulous family had their shoot doing something they always do - pop along to Tynemouth beach, walk the length of the beach, poke around rock pools then finish with a coffee and cake. If the idea of a family photoshoot makes you uncomfortable, you're not alone. A lot of adults hate the thought of being on camera. Studio lights, posed shots, awkward smiles. Documentary family photography isn't like that. There's no posing. No "smile at the camera." You just do what you no

This shoot was an absolute joy. A mum and daughter duo with a fabulous girl gang energy that made me smile the whole time I was with them. We did what they often do at weekends. A walk round Hardwick Park with swings, slides, roundabouts, balancing along logs, throwing twigs in the river, stomping through leaves, play-acted rabbits - like what didn't we do! Then we headed back to the house, snacks all round, a bit of a read then Nancy did what all kids just love to do and dre

This was my fifth shoot in 8 years with this awesome family. We had a Sunday morning in the park shoot, ankle deep in autumn leaves, and two boys who were absolutely brilliant to photograph. We didn't do anything fancy. Just the things they already do—a walk, feeding swans, throwing leaves in the air, exploring and ice-cream and cake all round. The kind of ordinary Sunday that would normally slip by, forgotten in a week. But that's exactly where the magic lives. These moment

This forest path is one of this family's absolute favourites - a well-trodden route they walk regularly together. Everything fascinated...

Every Saturday morning looks the same for the Kirbys - their 3 year old on his bike, and their beaut of a baby enjoying the world from her mama's arms, both ready for their weekly adventure in their local park. Often the most beautiful photography sessions are the ones that don't feel like photography sessions at all. So when the Kirbys told me about their weekend outing—a family walk with coffee shop pitstop included—I knew we had something special. This wasn't about creati

After seven years in Durham, this wonderful family was preparing for a move back to America. Before they left, they wanted photographs of the life they'd built here. So we started off in their home. Then followed the route they'd walked countless times into the city centre — with a quick look in the castle grounds. Then along the river and up into town to everybodys favourite cafe in Durham, Vennels. This session wasn't just about marking a move. It was about preserving a ch

Family photography in Newcastle. The last time I photographed these twin girls was when they were wee babies. Coming back five years...

Family photoshoot in Durham. This is the 4th shoot I've done for this fantastic family, it was such a fun shoot as it was just after the first lockdown, ah the freedom we felt! And even more fun for me as it's so great to revisit families and see little ones getting older and developing their little personalities. Kit and Eddie, like their parents have big, beautiful personalities with tons of energy ♥️. Here are some of the pics we took that day. For more info on my nat

Family Photography Durham. A family photoshoot doing the simplest things, capturing the most ordinary moments and making them beautiful.

Family photographer Darlington Taliah, this little ball of gorgeousness, had just got the hang of walking. And it was now her favourite thing, so she did it all day long - tromped around from waking up to lights out. And that's all she did on her shoot, cannily swerving her dads waiting arms and not putting up with being held for more than 30 seconds, unless she was being swung in the air. This is exactly what I love about these shoots - they show a slice of your family li