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A woman in a black dress standing in a forest, looking thoughtfully into the distance.

Bringing the Calm

In the early years of my business, when I was photographing weddings, and newborns, I was known for bringing the calm. “Phew, Ali’s here – she will calm us all down!”. In the middle of everything… the noise, the movement, the emotion… I could anchor a bride or a new mother back into herself. Help […]

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dad sitting on couch with his little new born baby on chest

Why I don’t put babies in teacups…or on sheepskin rugs…

“What props will you be bringing to the shoot?”…….er..none!! “If I provide the teacup will you take the photos?”………erm nope!! I have thought loooong and hard over the years about trying to adopt the latest portrait craze for the sake of getting a few extra bookings….there have been a few in all the years I

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The Done Girls – Portrait Photography in Northumberland

This gorgeous family had their portrait shoot at their home in Northumberland on a lovely sunny day.  Shooting a family at home means that the children are comfortable with their surroundings and can relax and just be themselves rather than feeling under pressure to “perform” in front of a camera in a studio. Family and

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