Its such a special time for any parent when their baby turns one.  I know when I do a Cake Smash session, the parents always comment on how the time seems to have gone by in the blink of an eye and yet they can’t remember life before this little bundle arrived in their...

Being More Than A Mum

Being a parent is all-consuming, especially during those early weeks and months.  Your old life can suddenly seem like a distant memory and your new life is such a steep learning curve you may barely have time to consider yourself at all.  But as t...

I find that one of the most stressful things about travelling with the kids is packing, don't you? Making sure you you have enough clothes for every eventuality. Is there enough stuff to keep them entertained? The temptation is always to throw everything in so you’ve g...

So, one of the main questions I get asked when someone first contacts me about a newborn photoshoot, is why is it done so soon after birth?.  

It is true that you will find that most photographers 'recommended' that newborn photoshoots take place before the ba...

You might be surprised to know that the newborn photography industry is completely unregulated. Photographers like me, who take safety extremely seriously, have to take it upon ourselves to be trained and educated on how to ensure the beautiful images we create, are do...

Newborn photographer Michelle from Willow & Rose Photography in Essex, gives insights to her new business and ideas for photographing babies and children.