A beautiful family portrait shoot in Ness Botanic Gardens, captured on medium format film at the height of Summer. Two little girls explore the natural world around them with their parents never far from their side. This collection is full of happy moments which the whole family can now look back on with affection for years to come.

As an old school family photographer, I believe that natural light and film photography are a match made in heaven and the two together help me create family portraits that stand out from the crowd. Daylight softly bathes any surface it touches, so capture it correctly on photographic film and you have a rich, luminous image with that characteristically timeless grainy texture digital photographers often seek to emulate...

We all know that family portraits are wonderful keepsakes that capture the essence of your family at a specific moment in time. That said, choosing the right photographer isn’t always easy! There are so many to choose from and picking the right one for you is crucial to ensure the end result is a collection of photographs you and your loved ones will treasure forever.

These 9 steps will help you make sure you're investing your time and money in the right family photographer for you...

When I polled my followers last month on what it was that made them hesitant to book a family portrait shoot one of the driving factors was cost. I’m right there with you, life is so expensive at the moment!

So I’m offering a short and sweet option for those of you who are counting the pennies, but would still love to capture memories of you and your family on film this Spring.

There is no perfect time to be photographed with those you love most in the world, but there are inevitably some big life moments which might prompt you to “capture the moment”! With this in mind, I’ve outlined eight milestones that are perfect occasions to celebrate with a professional photography session…

Planning multiple outfits for a family photo shoot can be daunting!

From coordinating colours to ensuring everyone looks their best, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Take a deep breath! I’m here to alleviate your worries and provide you with expert advice to help you and your family shine in your upcoming photographs…

So you’re planning a family photo shoot and you’re excited! And just a little bit nervous at the same time, right? That’s OK. In fact it’s totally understandable.

In this comprehensive five step plan, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know to ensure a successful and enjoyable family experience. From managing routines and bedtimes to keeping your kids happy and engaged, this guide has got you covered…

If you’re following me, you likely have an appreciation of photography. Join the club! I am passionate about capturing precious moments in my own life and in their lives of my clients through photography.

If you love to take pictures too and consider yourself to be pretty handy with a camera, would you consider taking your passion for photography and turning it into a profitable business with flexible working hours to support a healthy work/life integration?

Come on in and read more…

I say it all the time, family photographs are a wise investment. They are 100% guaranteed to appreciate in value over time.

I know many of you appreciate photography and know how important it is to record the precious moments you have with your family. I also understand that a full family photography session can seem a little daunting, a little expensive or you simply can’t seem to find the time to do it!

So what are mini-shoots? Might they be a good solution for you? Let’s find out…

If you’re a millennial like me, you’ll recall that for most of our childhood film was the only option available. All my family photographs growing up were shot on film. But those days are long gone right? Well, not quite. Not for me anyway! And if you’ll indulge me for a few minutes, I’ll take you on a little trip down memory lane and do my best to explain why…