THE BLOG
On my blog I offer plenty of tips & ideas on maternity, newborn and family photography. You’ll also find helpful articles around newborn and maternity topics to support you in your motherhood journey.
Lisa x
Top 10 Essential Items for a Newborn Baby
As much as I love taking beautiful maternity and newborn photos, I also love talking about all things pregnancy and newborn babies! Welcoming a newborn into your family is an occasion of immense joy and happiness and I always get so excited chatting about our...
First Year Membership: Capturing your Family’s most important Milestones over several months
They say 'the days are long but the years are short' - as a parent, you often find yourself marvelling at how quickly time flies, especially during the early stages of your little love's life. From pregnancy to the first few months of a newborn's life, followed by...
8 Simple Tips for a Relaxed Family Photo Session
A family photo session can be a wonderful opportunity to capture precious moments and preserve memories. Yet, it's not uncommon to feel a wave of apprehension ahead of your portrait session. What if my kids don't cooperate? What if we don't feel comfortable in front...
When is the Best Time for a Maternity Photoshoot?
Congratulations! If you are reading this, you are probably expecting to welcome a new little life into your family soon. You might be prepping the nursery, buying adorable little outfits and starting to think about packing your hospital bag. You might also be...
What is the Best Advice for New Mums: As Shared by You
I am so lucky to work with completely amazing families and meet such lovely new mothers or mothers-to-be. Of course, the conversation moves quickly to what life with a tiny newborn or slightly older baby is like. As a mother of two little ones myself, I love chatting...
The Joy of Printed Photos: 4 Reasons to Print your Family Memories
We have become so accustomed to having 20,000 digital images on our iPhone camera roll, our computers and hard drives. Our precious family memories sit in vast virtual clouds, and whilst we can access them with one click, we don't necessarily enjoy them around our...
Giclée Fine Art Prints vs. High Street Printing: What’s the difference?
How are you choosing to preserve and protect your family photographs? Have you considered prints or albums from a professional photographer? If so, you might be wondering what the difference between giclée fine art prints vs. high-street prints is, especially if you...
Documenting your Baby’s First Year | Baby Milestone Sessions
Every year is a whirlwind of moments and memories, but none quite compare to your baby's first. The first year of your child's life is simply incredible. Time moves quickly and the first year is filled with many milestones that are worth capturing. With various baby...
Best DIY Hospital Newborn Photos: Essential Shots to Capture before Heading Home
Welcoming a new baby into the world is momentous occasion. Amidst the flurry of emotions and the whirlwind of activities, it's essential to capture these precious first moments to look back on later. With both of my children, I tried to take (and have my husband take)...
Maternity Clothes in London: 5 of the Best Places to Shop
We are fortunate that there are plenty of amazing options when it comes to where to buy maternity clothes in London. There are many elegant and stylish options to dress your bump, and I'll be rounding up a few of my favourites in today's blog post. You may also wish...
London Children Photographer: 7 Essential Tips for Photographing Toddlers
As a London children photographer who loves the simplicity of lifestyle images, I love creating emotive, unposed photographs of growing families. These images will become your records to tell and preserve your own unique story, capturing life exactly what it was like...
What to Wear for Newborn Photos: 3 Practical Tips
Congratulations on your new arrival! One of the most precious and memorable moments of your baby's life is their newborn stage, and I love providing newborn photography. I am always asked what to wear for newborn photos and I'm just a call or email away to support you...
What to Wear for Maternity Photos | 5 Great Tips
Congratulations on your pregnancy, what an exciting and incredible time! Maybe you have already booked in your maternity photoshoot and are now starting to research some ideas, including what to wear for maternity photos. It's wonderful to plan some professional...
3 Reasons Why You Need a Motherhood Photography Session
Last week I spent a wonderful morning with Alice and her baby daughter Gigi during a lovely motherhood photography session. Motherhood is a journey filled with countless magical moments. As mothers, we often find ourselves behind the camera, capturing our children's...
London Newborn Photoshoots: should I get Newborn Photos or wait a few months?
This is probably one of the most frequently asked questions I get from mothers as a London newborn and baby photographer. In the busy last few weeks of your pregnancy, as well as the hazy early days of life with a newborn baby, scheduling a newborn photoshoot might...
What is Natural Newborn Photography?
If you are reading this, you might be researching newborn photography to find out more about what options you have for when your little love has arrived. Are you wondering what natural newborn photography and baby-led posing are and how these differ to other styles?...
Are Newborn Photos worth it? 5 Reasons to capture your tiniest love
Welcoming a new baby into the family is one of the most magical experiences in life. As parents, we often feel like we want to capture and cherish every single moment. But you may also be asking yourself whether newborn photos are worth it. With so many other expenses...
What do I need to pack in my Maternity Hospital Bag? 10 Must-Haves for Mother and Baby
Are you counting down the weeks (or days!) until your little love will arrive? Have you started packing your maternity hospital bag yet? Preparing for the birth of a child can be an exciting yet overwhelming experience, and packing a hospital bag is one of the most...
6 Amazing Antenatal Classes in West London
Antenatal classes are an important part of preparing for the arrival of a new baby. I remember being pregnant with my boy and constantly looking things up on Google or asking friends and family for tips and advice. I eventually attended an antenatal class and it was...
London Baby Photographer | Chelsea baby photoshoot
I am a London Baby Photographer, based in Chelsea and recently had the pleasure of photographing a lovely family who invited me into their home to capture their little girl's 6 month milestone. The session was full of joy, laughter, and precious memories that the...
6 Questions to ask your London Newborn Photographer
Finding the right London newborn photographer is an important task for new parents. You want to ensure that the photographer you choose is able to capture those special moments of your baby's early days and provide you with beautiful, lasting memories. Doing a quick...