LONDON BASED HOTOGRAPHER 

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 […]

 It’s a G I V E A W A Y! I haven’t done one of these in ages. But in the spirit of Valentine’s day, and to celebrate my small business turning 6! I’m genuinely excited for this… Fancy a FREE PHOTOSHOOT? Then this one’s for you. Whether it’s to capture your Motherhood, your new […]

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 this topic 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 phone snap or for a big scale event […]

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 […]

After the gruelling hot summer we’ve had, I am SO ready to take in some favourite Autumn pastimes. From layering up with cute jackets and cardigans, drinking hot chocolates with marshmallows and crunching on the brown leaves whilst kicking conkers. I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t my favourite season. I’ve offered these sessions […]

If you had asked me a year ago to photograph a wedding, I would’ve quickly changed the subject. The very thought of wedding photography made me feel overwhelmed and sick with worry. Not to mention imposter syndrome showing up dressed in a full tuxedo. It felt like something that was so out of reach. But […]

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… 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 shower, sitting down with a coffee. Everything dragged out, never […]

It’s World Book Day on 4th March and it’s our first time getting involved! Needless to say, I’m very excited. I’ve always associated bedtime with stories since I was a little girl. I loved drifting off whilst listening to my dad read about my favourite characters. I loved that time we spent together at the […]

Just because Love Day is in Lockdown doesn’t me our love has to be… Wait, stay with me! I am convinced that Valentine’s Day this year will teach us a few things. Don’t get me wrong, a day dedicated to love is just that: lovely, but the need to celebrate it with spending lots of […]

See London’s Christmas Light by Black Cab this year Proud Sister Alert! My brother worked so hard to become a London taxi driver. As most people know, they endure hours of studying and intensive exams. Yet unsurprisingly and like a lot of industries, Covid-19 has hit them hard. That’s why I’m so proud to support […]

Revamping a 23 year old Dollshouse for my two 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 from me was sentimental and something she’d never […]

I’m going to put myself completely out there and confess that this day was my very first-time strawberry picking.  In fact, my partner and I had both never been! So it’s safe to say that we might’ve been (definitely were) more excited than baby girl! Parkside Farm We drove to our nearest PYO Farm, which […]

Reflecting on one year of being a Mum I type this is as you lay asleep. It’s gone 10pm, I have a cuppa to my side and a warm fuzzy feeling in my stomach. I will save this blog post for you to read when you’re older, but for now, I finally have a moment […]

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 media, […]

Are you introducing the dog to your baby or the baby to your dog? Telling the family you’re pregnant often invites a lot of emotional responses, but I distinctively remember when telling my brother we were pregnant, his honest-to-God first question was, “What about the dog?!” It wasn’t the first thing on my mind I […]

I wrote this over a year ago just before my first Mother’s Day. It’s lovely to re-visit old 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 Nobody […]