Newborn photography at home

Newborn sessions. I just adore them. Capturing their tiny little hands and feet, their little yawns, and those lovely little windy smiles! Everyone is exactly where they need to be, relaxed and at home, with everything that they require, and no need to worry about being on time or forgetting anything. Taking time to feed, change nappies, make tea, play, have snacks, with nothing on the agenda but to be together.

But for me, it isn't just about the baby. It's about the whole family as individuals during this time. Your first born, who seems to suddenly grown twofold overnight. Your husband/partner who is showing his most gentle side. And you, connecting with your baby, soaking up every tiny little snuffle, so that you can remember these moments forever.

During this time, you are connecting as a family in a different way. Remembering how you were and learning how to fit together in a new way. I capture moments at home, where are making memories every day. So that the end of your session, you don't just have portraits. You have your family’s story.

Gloucester Cathedral - Things to do with Children over Half Term.

I'm always on the look out for family events & things to do with children in and around Cheltenham, so I thought I'd start share when I come across something fun.

This is an absolute gem - 'Where is the Light' installation at Gloucester Cathedral celebrating 20 years of Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (GARAS). Firstly, the Cathedral itself is an inspiring piece of architecture, and the grounds are fun for the children to run about in. And secondly, the light and sound installation is encapsulating for all ages,

On until 23rd February - entrance is a voluntary donation- the girls loved putting theirs though the Gargoyle's mouth on exit :)

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International Photography Awards 2020 The Voice Finalist

It took me 4 attempts to pass my driving license. I almost passed first time because we were stuck in a traffic jam for the most part, but then I kept failing - down to nerves and confidence. So when I passed eventually, it was this feeling of disbelief. Like I wasn't meant to be on the road. That's how I'm feeling right now...

The Voice Collection is a truly inspiring collection of imagery, taken by incredibly talented female photographers across the world. I had categorised it as an unattainable goal - much like my driving test. I’ve entered a few times unsuccessfully, wondering what I had been missing…

But this year, out of 40,000 entries, my entry has been selected so sit alongside these amazing images in Voice Image Collection by Click Magazine. It will be exhibited amongst the other finalists in March 2020 in Atlanta.

We were just hanging out at our airbnb whilst on holiday. I love telling stories with my images, and I loved how this window framed of all of us doing our own things in this tiny swimming pool. I took it purely for my own enjoyment and threw it in as a curveball to the competition, but I didn’t for one second think that it would actually be a winner.

I guess sometimes we all need to take a leap of faith…

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Click on the image to see the rest of the Finalists of this inspiring collection.
My image is in the Storytelling Category.