Claire Roads

Around four years ago (I can’t quite believe where the time has gone!) I decided to start a project. As I looked around, I could see so many beautiful businesses here in Kent that were owned and run by local Mums, and I really wanted to celebrate that. I decided to dedicate a blog post each month to one of those amazing Mums… To introduce them to you. To highlight the incredible things, they were achieving. …and more importantly, to show them what a fantastic job they were d

You’ve booked a photo session, and the big day is drawing nearer… Now for the tricky bit – what do you wear?! As a Family and Newborn photographer in Maidstone, Kent , I’m asked this question alllllllll the time. …and while I’ll never tell you what you have to wear (because this is your family and your story), I do have a few tips to help you feel calm, confident and beautifully coordinated on the day ❤️ 1. Mum, start with yourself (trust me on this one) If you take just

I’m not going to lie… This will be the last Mum in Business feature for 2025 (because to say that December gets craaaaaaaazy for everyone would be an understatement!) So, I’d love to end the year by introducing you to one final (and absolutely lovely) Mum in Business – Corrina Beasley. Corrina is a Kent Mum-of-two, Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist and the proud owner of Corrina Beasley Therapy . I was lucky enough to spend a lovely morning with Corrina in her (ab

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