LONDON BASED HOTOGRAPHER 

If you’re looking for a family photographer in London with a refined and seasonal approach, my mini photo sessions offer a beautifully curated way to capture your family. Designed around different seasons, locations and the weather, my London mini photo sessions are released throughout the year, capturing your family in a way that feels both […]

Booking a photo session is the easy part. But showing up ready to make it count? That’s where the magic happens. Whether it’s a maternity photo session, families, or a casual lifestyle session at home, the people who truly get it know that turning up with the right mindset, a little preparation, and the right […]

So, I wrote a book. Writing an eBook had been sitting on my vision board for over a year, quietly waiting for me to stop overthinking and start building. So I did. It’s an eBook for parents who’ve ever asked themselves,“How do I take a good photo of my child on my phone?” Because most […]

Mama… it’s time to get in the photos and this time, to look and feel amazing while doing it. Our much-loved Mama & Me Sessions are back, and honestly? They’re better than ever. Created especially for Mother’s Day, these exclusive sessions are designed to celebrate you and the love you give. Whether you’re booking for […]

Christmas has always been my favourite time of year, but I really underestimated how much of the magic is made by the parents – who knew?! Not me. Creating memories that I know will last a lifetime for my family is such an honour. The festive season slows us down just enough to reconnect, laugh […]

What could be more perfect? There’s something undeniably enchanting about stepping onto a Christmas tree farm in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The crisp air, the scent of fresh pine, and rows upon rows of evergreens create a backdrop that feels like it was pulled straight from a storybook. For families, couples, and even […]

We wanted a getaway that felt different. My eldest daughter had been pretty persistent about going camping for her 7th birthday. But to please the adults too we wanted something cosy, simple, and surrounded by nature. After much AirBnB searching (I booked this fairly late into summer), we got lucky and found availability and what […]

It feels like just yesterday I held her tiny fingers for the first time. And now, here we are: my second daughter is officially two years old! Her second birthday wasn’t just a celebration of age, it was a celebration of her sparkling personality, growing independence, and the light she brings into our lives every […]

Building up a business from scratch is not easy. In fact, it’s one of the hardest things I continue to do. Showing up when I don’t feel up to it, staying consistent, talking proudly and confidently about what it is that I do is not second nature to me. But it’s a journey that continues […]

Hi, I’m Shani and I’m a photographer mum who loves taking birthday photos of her kids. I know it’s cliche, but I can’t help it so I’ve decided to just embrace it! And do you know what else? My kids actually don’t mind (for now!) In fact, I’ll go as far as to say that […]

I can summarise the best thing about being a Family Photographer in London in one simple sentence: The best thing about being a photographer is the fact that I am photographer. In a funny way, photography chose me. I was always the one who was asked to take the photos. Whether it was a quick […]

After the surprise of our first pregnancy, we decided to plan and be prepared for birth this time. LOL at “be prepared”. It’s virtually impossible to be prepared for pregnancy or the birth of another life. The best you can do is what feels right for you and your’s at any given moment. Personally, I […]

A fun fact for you: my Dad used to be a photographer too. We took some headshots of each other last weekend and it made me realise: in hindsight and very subtly, I’m sure he is where my photography journey began. It sounds obvious, but I say subtly because I didn’t fall in love with […]

I remember it well… From being one of the mums in the Baby Sensory classes to taking photographs of other little loves and their parents during these special classes. It’s safe to say: I’m really enjoying reliving this time and getting that healthy dose of oxytocin that comes with it. I remember it well: a […]

Me on my Pop-Up Studio (backdrop: light pink) From the beginning… There are many reasons why I designed my Pop-Up Studio. When I became a Mama, something that took me a long time to adjust to was just how long it took to do everything and anything! Going to a doctor’s appointment, jumping in the […]

Revamping a 23 year old Dollshouse for my two year old A dolls house for a 2 year old: I knew that with my little lady turning 2 this year, I didn’t want to do the big birthday party like last year. So I was determined to make sure at least one of her gifts […]

I love a birth story Throughout  pregnancy, you tend to become a magnet for them. I had heard it all by my third trimester. The drama, the emotions, the intensity, and yet I still hadn’t put much thought towards how my own might go. I had a very loose idea in my head, but the […]

  May 12, 2019 No matter where you are in Parenthood: the first pregnancy, the newborn bubble, or the so-called terrible twos; capturing memories in the moment is paramount. I found a fun way to document my personal journey into motherhood was by using my Instax Mini 70  In a world of constantly evolving digital […]

I wrote this over a year ago just before my first Mother’s Day. It’s lovely to re-visit old these blogs every now and again as they’re like little diary entires. So here I am, sounding so full-of-wisdom, when in actual fact I was still very much winging it! I thought I’d share my 10 Things […]