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

I couldn’t get to the end of another month without introducing you to another one of our incredible Kent Mums in Business.   There really are so many wonderful businesses right on our doorstep which are owned and run by local Mums and you all know by now how happy it makes me to celebrate that (and them) This month, I want to introduce you to a very unique (and utterly adorable) business, owned by the wonderful Siobhan Sharp – Kent Mum of Two and the proud owner of Little Duc

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

This is for the Mums whose little one is already here. The Mums who are just coming up for air and worrying that they missed their chance to have newborn photos because everything they've read has told them that the ‘ideal’ time is within those first couple of weeks… I am here to reassure you... It is not too late. This gorgeous little man was 4 months old when I met him. I spent the most wonderful morning with him and his beautiful Mummy & Daddy at their home in Kent. He de

You all know the drill by now.   It is (almost) the end of another month, and time for me to introduce you to another one of our INCREDIBLE Kent Mums in Business.   There are so many wonderful businesses right on our doorstep which are owned and run by amazing local Mums and I think it is sooooooo important to celebrate that (and them because they are awesome!) This month I have the pleasure of introducing you to the lovely Frances Gibbins - Kent Mum of Two, Personal Traine

Hello lovely people 😊   It’s that time again.   Time to celebrate another amazing Kent Mum in Business.   There are so many wonderful businesses here in Kent which are owned and run by incredible local Mums…   …and I think it is so important to celebrate them and their achievements!! This month, I'm thrilled to introduce you to the incredible Natalie Brothers, Kent Mum of Two, yoga teacher and the proud owner of Happy Nat Yoga .   I recently spent a lovely morning with Nat

Back in 2022 I decided to start a personal project. As I looked around, I could see *so* many beautiful businesses here in Kent that were...

If you have followed me for a while, you will know that I have decided to dedicate a blog post each month to one of the amazing Mum-owned...

Many of you will know that a huge driving force behind my photography is getting Mums 'in the frame'. But something else that I am really...

If you are new to my site (hello, it’s so lovely to have you here 😊) I have decided to dedicate a blog post each month to one of the...

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

My Husband turned to me the other day and said “Claire, you feel guilty about EVERYTHING don’t you?” And it struck me that yes, I really...

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;...