As a professional photographer – specialising in family, children, and maternity sessions in Bristol Portishead-; I strive to create a magical experience for expecting parents. I believe that capturing the beauty and excitement of pregnancy in a stunning outdoor location is a wonderful way to preserve this special time. I absolutely love maternity photography sessions in beautiful outdoor locations, especially when we’re lucky enough to have gorgeous warm sunset light.
Last year, I had the pleasure of meeting Bryony through Bryony Makes events. I attended with my businesses on multiple indoor family-friendly events organised by her. (See the photos in this blog post)
We instantly connected, and I was thrilled when she approached me about capturing her maternity portraits.
So when the time came, and the weather suddenly turned amazingly warm and nice, we decided to do the photoshoot at a breathtaking beach in Portishead, near the enchanting Black Nore Lighthouse.


The warm, golden light of the sunset bathed the surroundings in a magical glow, creating the perfect backdrop for our session. As we explored the hidden gems around the beach, I was able to capture some lovely moments between Bryony and her partner, preserving the joy and love they shared.
I love how these photos turned out!
I was so excited to present Bryony and her partner, a collection of stunning portraits that captured the essence of this beautiful chapter in their lives. Each photo shows the love and the excitement that filled the air that evening.

I firmly believe that every expecting parent deserves a magical maternity session experience, and I am dedicated to providing just that. It brings me immense joy to witness the happiness and excitement of my clients as they celebrate the miracle of new life, and I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of their journey.
Let me show you my favourites!
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