In June, I start thinking about Christmas. I look for inspiration and take into account the last 7 years I’ve shot Christmas photos and want to offer something different each year. I source a backdrop, then start gathering props and do a model shoot to test out outfits and poses. It makes my heart sing when I start shooting and it all comes together just as I had envisioned

Christmas mini-sessions are in full swing and I love catching up with families to see all the changes that have happened over the last year. Andie doing a wonderful job today in testing out my new props

Christmas mini-sessions start tomorrow and I’ve just spent the afternoon bringing in the reindeers and sprinkling the snow. I’ll have my Santa letterbox here again this year, so feel free to bring any letters or drawings your children would like to drop in.

Smiles for miles as she celebrates her first birthday.

When you don’t pace yourself at the party and fall asleep when it’s still in full swing.

My Christmas mini-sessions start next week and I’m excited to catch up with lots of familiar faces and to meet some new families. Cousins Freya + Alexia having been coming for photos for 6 years and it’s been wonderful to watch them grow and have this annual tradition together.

An appreciative local diner.

12 weeks in and still drawing the crowds

2 year olds are not generally known for sitting quietly to pose for a portrait, so I loved capturing this photo of Zara in a moment of perfect stillness

Beautiful mix of simplicity and style as everything is ready and waiting for a wedding lunch on the water’s edge at Cottage Point Inn.

Doing a wonderful job in taking up his role as big brother and protector.

I won’t say I’m addicted to finding cute props each year to go with my Christmas set, but I do keep a keen eye out for the courier at this time of the year. I meet him at the door before my husband gets there and raises his eyebrows at another delivery!