Claire Roads

When my Daughter was around 11 weeks old my Husband and I took her to have some 'professional' photos taken. A few of my friends had the most gorgeous studio newborn pictures of their little ones and I thought I should do it too. I'd been told I had 'missed' the window for the sleepy posed newborn images but I still wanted some nice photos of my girl before she got too big. I didn't do any research (I didn't even think that there were any other options) and booked in with a

What do you think of when you hear the term ‘Family Photography’? Chances are you are transported back to your childhood, to the dreaded Family Photo Day. Your Mum would dress you and your siblings up in your finest matching outfits (my Brother and I had rather fetching sailor suits, I bet you can just picture it – oh, the 80’s, how we miss you) You would march down to the local photography studio where you would spend the best part of an hour being bribed with sweets to ‘sit

It goes without saying outdoor photography sessions are gorgeous. There really are some lovely spots here in Kent and nature really does provide the most beautiful backdrop throughout the year. BUT ask me about the most meaningful backdrop for your family photos… ….and my answer will *always* be your home. Yep, you heard me correctly. Your house. …and I know your instant reaction might be one of horror… OUR HOUSE? But it’s a mess. There is stuff *everywhere* We haven’t decor

Every now and then a family will reach out and tell me that they are unsure whether their house is suitable for a photo session. In this case, this beautiful new family had welcomed their little one in the middle of a house renovation (it is so funny how often that happens; new babies often come hand-in-hand with house moves, renovations and decorating. In fact, my Husband and I decided to remodel our kitchen shortly after our Daughter was born!!) Why Your Home Is Perfect for

Its fair to say that my memory these days is pretty terrible. I can walk into a room and forget why I went in there in the first place;...