All the latest family photo shoots, business photo shoots and some other random musings…
First look wedding photos: the pros, cons and examples
First look wedding photos: what are they, the pros, cons and should you consider it for your big day?
St Albans Register Office wedding: Amii & Craig
A micro wedding under Covid restrictions but zero restrictions on the bride and groom’s happiness on this day!
4 reasons winter photos at home are the absolute best!
Ever considered some winter family photos at home? If not you are missing out!
How to make the most of your personal branding photo shoot photos
Want to know how to get more out of your investment in a personal branding shoot and end up with photos you can use for longer?
St Albans elopement: Jacqui & Rob
Jacqui & Rob take wedding photos at the St Albans register office and Sopwell Nunnery ruins before their elopement.
Why you should consider booking the same photographer – photographing one family over the years
Check out the benefits of hiring the same photographer for all of your photography projects across the years…
Four things you’ll never regret doing on your family photo session
If you want to make the most of your family photo session, check out these four things I think you will never regret doing…
Top tips for taking great back to school photos
Follow my top tips for amazing DIY first day of school photos of your kids!
Photography ideas for kids this summer
How to get your kids into photography this summer and some tips for helping them to enjoy taking photos
Why it’s never too late for newborn photos
If all the advice says photograph your newborn within the first 10 days, why do I feel that it’s never too late to take newborn photos?
Sopwell Nunnery: a great St Albans family photo location
Considering a family photoshoot in St Albans? Why not opt for a slightly different location to the regular parks?
The hidden benefits of having an outdoor family photoshoot
There are a number of reasons that being outside is great for kids so why not plan your next family photoshoot in the great outdoors?
FAQ: my kid bumped their head, should I postpone our shoot?
If you kid has a cut, graze or bump right before your family photoshoot, should you postpone your photo session? Read on for my thoughts!
5 common reasons you’ve been putting off booking a family photo session
Are you putting off booking a family photo session? Is it for one of these 5 reasons? These are the most common reasons I see…
The benefits of outdoor family photoshoots: are outdoor photos or studio photos better for me?
Ever wonder if your family would be better off with a studio shoot or an outdoor shoot on location? Give this a read to start figuring it out…
How to prepare your children for a family photoshoot
All the info about how to prepare your kids for your family photoshoot so they turn up ready and looking forward to the experience as much as possible!
How to choose the perfect family photographer for you
Some handy hints for finding the right photographer for your family (whether that’s me or not 😉)
Why you need to stop telling your kids to say cheese!
Check out this blog for some examples of better ways to coax your kids into beautiful, natural smiles and ditch the dreaded cheese forever!
What you need to know about St Albans family photography mini shoots
Everything you could possibly want to know about upcoming spring family photography mini shoots!
4 reasons to take your photographer on holiday
Ever considered a family photoshoot while you’re on holiday? Here’s four reasons why you should…
How to create easy stop motion videos with your kids
Ever wondered how Wallace & Gromit was made? Well this isn’t an Oscar winner but here’s a step-by-step how to on stop motion animation to make with your kid!
I just need to lose a bit of weight first (and other excuses for not getting your headshots done)
We’ve all been there. Is it time you stopped making excuses and just get your new headshots sorted?!
Why you need to be in photos (even when you don’t want to be)
My top five reasons why you need to be getting in the photo; for yourself and for your family…
My top three tips for getting the best headshots for your business
How to get the most of our your St Albans headshot session – even if you think you hate having your photo taken…
So you have a great camera phone? Why you still need a professional photographer…
I wanted to see if the idea that ‘you don’t need a pro photographer anymore, you have a great camera phone’ had any weight to it. So I challenged hubby to a photo-off!
Why you don’t have to worry about kids misbehaving during your family photoshoot
When you’ve investing in documenting your family life, I get that you want it all to be perfect. But here’s why worrying about your kids’ behaviour shouldn’t be on your mind when you choose a shoot with me…
Bengeo family photographer: a multi-generational family photoshoot
It’s not often that multi-generational families make the time to be photographed together so this was a real joy! Are you making time for these photos with your wider family?
Photo scrapbooks are the best Christmas present for your kids
Here’s a great DIY Christmas present idea for your kids this year. This is a gift that I think keeps on giving long after this year’s festive period is over…
Why I might not be the right photographer for you
How to go about picking the right family photographer for you, and avoid the wrong one!
The beauty in photographing returning families
Zoe & Aidan enjoy a stroll in the autumn trees with their gorgeous kiddos and I gush about the joy of seeing families more than once!