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Some photographers have to search high and low for a bluebell wood that their clients can travel to. Apparently, these finicky but beautiful little flowers like just the right conditions to grow and it tends to be in ancient woodland far off the beaten track. So, imagine my unbridled joy when I discovered Sparkford Wood […]

April 28, 2024

Sparkford Wood: My Number One Location for Bluebell Photoshoots in Somerset

Family sitting together among the bluebells in Sparkford Wood

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If you’re in the Somerset area and thinking of booking a family photoshoot this year you may have stumbled across my 2024 Spring Mini Sessions. These short and snappy sessions, filled with colour and personality are a great low cost way for families to capture some beautiful images in a gorgeous natural setting. This year, […]

February 28, 2024

Bloomin’ Beautiful: Everything you Need to Know About Bluebell Mini Sessions

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October has been a crazy busy month and I was delighted to auction an outdoor family photo session at Cheeky Chimps Pre-school Auction of Pledges. They raised an impressive £2,600, which will help to create a beautiful new outdoor classroom for the children. Here, I’ll explain how the family photo session went, from booking a […]

November 6, 2023

Outdoor Family Photoshoot: Competition winner’s experience

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You have booked a Autumn Family Photography Session and boy are you excited. The leaves are beginning to fall, the nights are drawing in and there is starting to be a chill in the air. You want the best pictures possible but NOT to be trawling the shops for clothes for the whole family all […]

October 12, 2023

Styling Tips for Autumn Family Photography

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Are you a sun-loving family based in or around Devon? Get ready for an amazing opportunity this summer for some fantastic family photography with my 2023 Summer Mini Sessions! Now is the time to enjoy these long summer days to the fullest, with beach trips to soak up the sun and make unforgettable memories with […]

July 3, 2023

6 Reasons You Should Reserve Your Summer Mini Session Spot Today

Relaxed and natural photography for Somerset families

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Would you love an outdoor Family Photography session but not sure where to choose for your location? Or are you just looking for some new local spots to explore with your little ones?

April 7, 2022

5 Favourite Locations for Family Photography in Somerset

Two young sisters play at the park spinning around each other

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Are you holding back from a family shoot, due to the fear that when the day comes, the smallest member of your family might have a melt down and your dreams of beautiful images will come tumbling down?

April 1, 2022

6 Ways to Prepare for a Family Photoshoot with Kids

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You’re looking for beautiful images of your family but when is the best time of year to book? So, for me, Spring is King! Especially in terms of family photography.

March 15, 2022

Spring Family Photoshoot: Why Spring Photography is the BEST season for your Family Session

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We all know that persuading your other half to get on board is half the battle when deciding to book a family photography session. So here is my go to guide to give you all the perfect persuading power you need to convince the man of the house that it will be fantastic fun for […]

January 13, 2022

Persuading your other half Family Photography is fun!

Father and son pose during family photography session

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As a family portrait photographer, something I get asked a lot before shoots is ‘What should we wear?’ Now what I would love to be able to reply with is ‘Whatever you like, go crazy!’ However as fun as this would undoubtably be for everyone, unfortunately its not going to result in the best pictures […]

September 12, 2021

The Do’s and Don’ts of Styling your Family Photoshoot

Family of three sit together on a bench smiling at the camera

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