Claire Roads

If you have followed me for a while, you’ll know that there are two major driving forces behind my photography...    Helping and encouraging Mums to exist in their family photographs…   …and supporting other local Mums in business.    We have so  many businesses here in Kent which are owned and run by incredible local Mums and I think that should be celebrated.    So, each month (or as close to that as I can get – this year has been a little hit and miss!) I have the absolute

Oh my goodness, it feels like aaaaggggeeesss  since I shared an amazing Kent Mum in Business with you all…   I always knew that an August feature was going to be a stretch…   …and this beautiful  Mum has been patiently waiting in the wings for her moment in the spotlight (which I am very grateful for) So, without further ado... This month I am delighted to introduce you to the amazing Sarah Smith - Kent Mum of Two and the proud owner of the Mini First Aid Mid Kent Franchise

I have to say that a photography session was the LAST thing on my mind after having a baby…Quite honestly, I felt as though I had been hit by a bus for quite some time.   But everywhere I looked, I read that if I didn’t book newborn photos within the first two weeks, I’d “miss the boat.” The Myth of the 7–10 Day Window In traditional studio newborn photography , many of the classic ‘posed’ images rely on babies being sleepy and curled up (which is why photographers often reco

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

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

Can you believe it's almost the end of the month again?   Me neither. (Confession: I totally had to google whether it was “me either” or “me neither” and I am still not sure I got the right one!!)   But it does mean its that time again…   Time to shine a big, bright spotlight on yet another one of our AMAZING Kent Mums in Business!   Because our local area is bursting  at the seams with talent and I think it is so  important to support and celebrate that.   This month, I'm be

It’s that time again (yay!!) . Time for me to introduce you to another one of our amazing  Kent Mums in Business…. We really do have soooooo many fantastic businesses in the County which are owned and run by incredible local Mums… …and I think it is incredibly important to celebrate them and show them what a great job they are doing.   This month I have the pleasure of introducing you to Collette Lambert; Kent Mum of two, registered psychotherapist and the proud owner of Bear

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;...