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Family Portrait Photographer Brighton & Hove | The Art of Candid Family Portraits

In the world of family photography, there's a growing desire for family portraits that feel real, unposed, and genuinely capture the essence of a family. Candid, natural family photos have become quite popular over the last few years, replacing stiff poses and forced smiles with authentic moments that tell a story. Let's dive into the secret behind capturing those authentic candid family portraits…

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A natural, fun and relaxed Maternity Session in Hove with Jess

Jess contacted me when she was 35 weeks pregnant, as she decided (very last minute :-)) that she wanted her bump captured before the little one arrived. When people think of maternity photography they often envision fully styled maternity portraits done in a studio. But your maternity photoshoot doesn’t have to be done that way…

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Capturing the moment | 10 Activities for Your Documentary Family Photoshoot

Documentary family photography is all about preserving the authenticity of everyday moments, and what better way to achieve this than by incorporating activities that you as a family genuinely enjoy? Here are some of my favourite family activities to consider including in your documentary family photoshoot…

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Natural Newborn Photography London | newborn photoshoot East London

Olina contacted me a while ago to book in a newborn photoshoot. Her request was straightforward: she wanted some natural, documentary-style pictures of their 7 week old baby boy. The new parents live in East London so a few months back I took the train from Hove to Victoria and …

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Family Photographer Burgess Hill | Camping at The Mac’s Farm

If you live in Sussex and you’ve got kids, then you might have heard of The Mac’s Farm. It’s a lovely farm, run by a fourth generation organic egg farming family, that is located in the beautiful village of Ditchling in East Sussex. Every Summer they open up their farm for camping and throughout the year…

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Newborn Photographer Hassocks | An in-home documentary session

Back in April, on a sunny day in Spring, when the daffodils were blooming, I did a lovely newborn shoot with baby Rory in Hassocks, West Sussex. Hassocks is a gorgeous little village, close to Lewes and only 7 miles from Brighton, it has direct access to the South Downs so you’re surrounded by stunning countryside…

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How to find the best family photographer for you and your family

Capturing the essence of your unique family story through photography is about freezing genuine moments and preserving memories. But with so many photographers out there, how do you find the best one who understands your vision and can capture your family story the best way?

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7 Reasons to Book an At-Home Newborn Photoshoot

There's something truly special about those first weeks with your newborn. The softness of their skin, those tiny hands and feet, and the overwhelming love that fills the room - it's a time that deserves to be documented. On the blog today, I will explore seven reasons why I think everyone who’s expecting a baby should consider booking an at home newborn photo session…

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West Wittering Family Photographer | Natural Family Portraits At The Beach

I love exploring Sussex and I had so much fun photographing Martha and her parents again, this time not in Hove, but on the gorgeous beach at West Wittering. I believe it’s pretty much the closest sandy beach to Brighton and it’s absolutely stunning. And it’s easy to get to - either by…

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