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FAMILIES

WHAT NOT TO DO DURING YOUR FAMILY PHOTO SHOOT

July 27, 2021

If you're investing in family photography to capture and remember these wonderful years… You need to be beyond delighted with your images! I'm always giving advice about outfits, posing, preparing and locations but what about what you shouldn't do? That's pretty important too so let me tell you what you need to avoid doing if […]

DON'T LET COVID STOP YOU SUPPORTING LOCAL THIS CHRISTMAS

November 20, 2020

FAMILIES, TRAINING

There is no doubt that Christmas shopping this year will be yet another annual event changed from the normal because of COVID. Where once we rushed around busy shopping centres, fitted in lunch hour retail during hectic days at the office and generally stressed ourselves out with frantic last minute shopping trips, this year will […]

TEN WAYS TO MAKE COVID-HALLOWEEN ONE TO REMEMBER

October 24, 2020

FAMILIES

It’s been one heck of a rollercoaster of a year! But to hear that now our usual tradition of guising (Trick or Treating for those not in Scotland) has to be called off is another in a long list of blows, especially for kids. My children adore this time of year, dressing up, going to […]

OUTDOOR NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY

June 30, 2020

FAMILIES, MATERNITY & BABIES

What a pleasure to capture this wonderful family and their latest edition the other day! Due to Covid-19 this session was a little bit different from my normal newborn family photograhy; It was all outdoors (usually newborn sessions start indoors) Because it was outdoors, we were careful to choose a day which was nice and […]

WHAT FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY WILL LOOK LIKE WHEN LOCKDOWN IS LIFTED

May 21, 2020

FAMILIES

I am so very excited to get back to photographing! Especially with all this gorgeous weather we've been having! It's perfect for an outdoor family photography! Documenting people's lives is such a passion of mine and I've really missed it! I hope this message finds you healthy and coping as best you can with the […]

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER WEST LOTHIAN

March 10, 2020

FAMILIES

I had a great time capturing this family of six! We had a lovely day for it, with beautiful early spring light. And considering it was a session with TWO toddlers, it went brilliantly! Mum was amazed that I'd managed to get a photo of all four looking at the camera... I'm sure it was […]

DUNFERMLINE FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

February 2, 2020

FAMILIES, MATERNITY & BABIES

This family invited me to take some photos as they welcomed their newest addition. What a privilege! We met at their home in Dunfermline in the early afternoon. I don't think I've ever seen a big brother quite so devoted as this one. Whispering wee jokes into his baby brother's ear - so very cute! […]

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY IN EDINBURGH

January 29, 2020

FAMILIES

There's nothing I love about my job better than getting to follow a family through their journey. Simon and Louise came into my life when they were newly engaged, and I have captured every major occasion since. Their engagement, wedding, and each of their newborns - I've been there with my camera! I feel really […]

NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY EDINBURGH

December 27, 2019

FAMILIES, MATERNITY & BABIES

I had the absolute pleasure of being asked to photography this gorgeous family, just one week after their gorgeous wee girl arrived. After a quick cup of tea and a chat we spent a lovely relaxed morning capturing these gorgeous images. The winter light was absolutely stunning - pouring in through the windows. Baby E […]

HOW TO ENSURE YOUR FAMILY LOOKS THEIR BEST ON CAMERA

May 4, 2019

FAMILIES

What do you think is the number one thing that spoils family photoshoots? Poor weather? Badly behaved children? Nope! It's what you wear! It might seem a bit arty, but I can assure you that what you wear to your photoshoot it is as fundamental to a good picture as the right focus on my camera. […]