These photos?

They were taken minutes after she told me everything she didn’t like about herself.

And yet… look at her.
Strong. Present.
Fully seen.

So many of the women I photograph say the same things before we begin
“I’m not photogenic.”
“I don’t like how I look.”
“I just want to hide.”

We’ve been taught to shrink.

To criticise before we’re criticised.

To see ourselves through the lens of judgement, instead of truth.

But what if we could rewrite that story?

That’s why I created the Women Empowering Session, to give voice to the powerful woman who’s already in you. You don’t have to become someone else. You just have to see her.

And if you want to start this journey gently,
I created something for you: The Empowered Woman’s Manifesto. A loving reminder of who you are beneath all the noise.

DM me manifesto and I’ll send you the link.

Tell me, what part of yourself are you learning to celebrate?

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The clocks went forward yesterday . . . and on Mother’s Day, of all days. Come on, haven`t we earned that extra hour?

To most parents, that lost hour is deeply felt, especially at night. How is your child adapting?

Sleep is difficult at the best of times, and it’s one of the most frequent things I am hearing from parents dropping by my studio this time of the year. If your baby or toddler has been a bit (or a lot!) off schedule - you’re not the only one.

Here are some reminders that can help them (and you!) transition into the new tempo:

Slowly alter the time.�Start shifting bedtime 15 minutes earlier each night until you’re back on track. Small steps go a long way.

Bring the outdoors into the morning.�The morning sunlight will help reset their internal clock. A bit of outdoor play after breakfast can work wonders.

Stick to your wind-down routine.�Consistency is the key. Bath, book, lullaby, the rhythm is soothing and tells the body to sleep.

Keep it dark and cool.�A cool, dark environment is key for quality sleep. Consider blackout curtains and the right room temperature for better rest.

Don`t stress is you haven`t made changes yet - it`s never too late to start making little adjustments to help your baby (and YOU) sleep better.

What`s been working for you? Any tips for other parents?
Drop your thoughts and tricks in the comments!

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Happy Mother’s Day

Being a mum has changed me in ways I never expected.

It’s made me softer and stronger. More patient and more protective. It’s helped me see life through a completely different lens.

And while I’m incredibly grateful for the bond I have with my own mum, I know I’m not always the “easiest” person in my daughter’s eyes right now. She’s 13 and I remember exactly how I felt about my mum at that age too. 😅

But that’s the thing about motherhood, we show up anyway. We love fiercely even when we’re met with eye rolls and closed bedroom doors. We support, we guide, we stay… even when we’re not fully understood.

So today, I want to honour every kind of mum:
The ones with grown-up children.
The ones just starting out.
The single mums.
The mums missing their own mums.
The mums coping with loss.
Those struggling to become a mum.
And the ones holding space for complex emotions and evolving relationships.

I’m really grateful my daughter let me share this photo of the three of us. Because this moment — three generations together — is one I’ll treasure forever.

To all the mums, you are doing an incredible job. Today is for you.

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