A couple dances together in a wildflower meadow against rolling hills and a blue sky with a single cloud.
A couple embraces in a romantic moment at sunset wearing light colored clothing against a natural outdoor backdrop.

Photography is Poetry

How I run my sessions

Every session starts long before the first photo, with a little questionnaire I send out to get to know you and your family. I want to know your interests, what makes you laugh, what makes you feel comfortable. This helps me create a relaxed, safe space and also understand your personality. Some people like a more serious vibe, while others love to be playful and have fun. My goal is never to copy and paste the same session for everyone. I want each session to reflect who you are and tell your story in a way that feels real and true.

PROMPTS

During the session I guide you with little prompts and fun interactions to make things natural and easy. We might run and chase each other, try to escape an embrace, walk together as if a little wobbly, whisper something silly or naughty in each other's ear, dance, run, play in the water. After that, we move into some more intentional photos, but still with movement. Instead of asking you to hug, I might ask you to open and close your arms around each other, touch faces, play with hair, twirl hands. The key is to look at each other, never at the camera, and keep your hands busy. This makes photos feel natural, alive and full of connection.

Two people in white and dark clothing run playfully along a beach shoreline in black and white photography.

Movement is key

You are not awkward in front of the camera. Most of the time it’s just that no one has guided you before, or maybe you are used to selfies, so being in front of a camera can feel vulnerable. Move, connect, feel. Frolic through the field, whisper something you shouldn’t, wrap each other in a hug. Keep your bodies talking. The more you interact naturally, the more real your photos feel.

A playful sequence of movement on a carpeted floor showing interaction between two figures in white clothing.
A tender moment captured in a hallway as a figure in a white dress lifts a small child playfully into the air.
A family enjoys a playful moment together outdoors during golden hour with warm lighting and natural surroundings.
A playful moment captured in a backyard with joyful expressions and raised hands in warm sunlight.
A series of playful action shots on a grassy lawn with a garden hose creating summer fun in the backyard.
People walking and leaving footprints on a sandy beach with mountains in the background during a sunny day.
People in white clothing walking and playing along a scenic rocky beach under cloudy skies.
A family in white outfits plays together on a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background.
A couple in white outfits playfully poses together on a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background.
A family in white outfits plays together on a sunny beach, creating joyful moments in the sand.
Two figures in flowing white dresses dance together on a sandy beach against a backdrop of rocky cliffs.
People walking together along a sandy beach at sunset leaving footprints in their wake.
A young child in a white dress holds out their hands gently in a series of connected artistic photographs.
Sequence of photos showing waves crashing and splashing on a sunny beach with turquoise ocean waters in the background.
A young child plays in ocean waves at the beach wearing a beige button-up shirt and white shorts.
Group of people playing and splashing in ocean waves at sunset on a sandy beach.
A person in flowy dress walks with a child along a sandy beach as ocean waves crash nearby.
A couple in white clothing plays joyfully in the ocean waves at the beach during sunset.
A group plays in the ocean waves at sunset, splashing and running along the sandy beach.
A family walks together on a pristine white sandy beach on a sunny summer day, casting long shadows behind them.
A family plays together and laughs while walking barefoot along a sunny beach shoreline.
A joyful moment captured on a sunny beach with people in casual attire playing and embracing.
A tender moment between parent and child as they touch foreheads together in soft natural lighting.
A touching moment between parent and child playing together on a sunny beach at sunset.
A playful moment between parent and child laughing together on a sunny beach.
A playful moment between parent and child sharing laughter and embraces on a sunny beach.
A tender family scene unfolds on a white sandy beach under a cloudy sky.
Playful scene of family members enjoying a fun moment together on a sandy beach.
Three children splash and play together in shallow ocean water during golden hour at the beach.
Three friends embrace while standing in shallow water at sunset creating a heartwarming silhouette against the horizon.
A parent and child share a tender moment playing and embracing by the ocean at sunset.
A playful moment at the beach shows a parent and child splashing in the shallow ocean waves during golden hour.
Couple embraces in a golden field of tall grass at sunset creating a romantic silhouette against the warm light.
A tender family moment captured in golden sunlit grass fields with warm sepia tones.
A group of people in white clothing walk through a sunlit field with tall grass and natural vegetation.
A joyful family moment captured in a sun-drenched field with tall grass as parents play with their baby outdoors.
Candid sequence of playful moments between parent and child in white shirts laughing together in a sunlit meadow.
A family in white clothing runs and plays together in a grassy field on a sunny day.
Two people in white shirts explore a stream in a natural setting on a sunny day.
A family enjoys dancing together in a living room with a grand piano and hardwood floors.
Playful sequence showing a person in black running and jumping across a hardwood floor with decorative balloons.
Two people engaged in a fun chase across a room with hardwood flooring.
A family shares a joyful moment together while sitting on a gray couch in their living room.
A playful moment of laughter and cuddles on white bedding in warm lighting.
A young child in a white shirt shows excitement while adult hands rest on their shoulders in a warm-toned indoor setting.
Candid family moments captured on a cozy sofa in a living room with warm lighting.
A child explores a camera while sitting on hardwood flooring as others watch from a sofa.
A toddler peeks through white staircase railings in a candid indoor moment.
A young child jumps playfully on a white bed with unmade sheets.
Family members playing and jumping together on a white unmade bed in a bright room.
Two people share joyful moments while playing and laughing together on a white bed in a bright room.
A series of photos showing someone stretching and getting out of bed in the morning with white bedding and soft lighting.
A couple in white clothing runs playfully through a sunlit meadow at golden hour.
A couple dances playfully together in a sunlit meadow at golden hour.
A romantic couple embraces in a golden wheat field during sunset wearing flowy white outfits.
A couple shares an intimate moment in a golden wheat field at sunset while wearing light colored clothing.
A group of people walking through a golden field at sunset with warm lighting and tall grass.
A series of close-up cropped photos showing smiling expressions and partial facial features in warm lighting.
A joyful couple in white clothing share a playful moment together in a grassy field at sunset.
A couple embraces in a romantic moment on a hilltop during golden hour.
A romantic couple embraces in a golden field at sunset, creating a dreamy silhouette against the warm sky.
A series of joyful moments captured on a sandy beach with trees in the background.
Two people dance joyfully together on a sunny beach with ocean waves in the background.
Parent and child sharing joyful moments together on a sunny beach, creating heartwarming memories.
People share playful moments at the beach during golden hour, creating silhouettes against the sunlit sky.
A child laughs joyfully while playing outdoors in warm sunlight.
Family members walking and playing on a sandy beach during sunset, casting long shadows on the shore.
A family plays and runs together on a sandy beach at sunset, creating joyful silhouettes against the golden light.
A joyful moment shared between parent and child playing together on a sunny beach.
A playful sequence of dance moves on a sunlit beach with sparkling water in the distance.
A candid moment of three people sharing secrets and expressions of surprise at sunset by the ocean.

Working with kids

Working with kids is something I really love and know well. I’m the oldest of six siblings, so I’ve learned how to handle not just children, but all kinds of different personalities. I always send out a little guide on how to prepare kids for a session, which you can also read here on the blog. I like to know about their interests, favourite games, if there’s a song they love to dance or sing to, and also what things might trigger them.


I usually start in two ways. If a child is shy or a bit unsure, I give them space to take it all in, explain what the camera is, show them how it works, and even let them hold it themselves. We begin with games they already love and are used to, and later move into the more posed moments like a hug, a sandwich kiss, or a kiss on a mum’s bump if it’s a maternity session. But I never ask a child to stop and smile at the camera. I let them run, play, show me what’s important to them, and I let myself see the world through their eyes. Whether it’s being amazed by a little pebble or showing off their dance moves, the key is to follow their rhythm and let them be exactly who they are. In the future, you’ll want to remember how it felt when they were little. You won’t want a posed photo looking at the camera. You’ll want to see how they played and smiled in their own unique way back then.

A couple shares joyful moments together on a sunny beach, wearing light colored clothing and embracing by the ocean waves.
A couple holding hands and running playfully along the beach shoreline at sunset.

These sessions are about the moment.


Letting go of insecurities, trying something new, just enjoying each other’s company. When was the last time you had a moment like that together? Or maybe you haven’t yet. It’s not about ticking the box of maternity photos or annual family photos, it’s about creating a memory. One day you’ll look back and see your connection, who you were at that moment, and the joy you felt.