Today marks a very special day. A year ago on Dec 21 I got the keys to the studio, and my husband and I ducked around before heading to his Christmas work dinner to just sit in there and drink it in. It was such a magical moment, so heavy with possibility, with both of us mentally planning out the rooms and visualising how it would all look.  To think of all I’ve achieved in there since…it does my head in.A huge thank you to all of my vendors and supporters, who helped me pull it all together and talked it up all over town. It’s been such a joy to do this, so to have had it be so successful has been amazing.

I wanted to pause for a moment as I wrap up this year, with a huge thank you to all the clients who passed through my doors in the last twelve months. Your beautiful children with their open hearts and souls have been such a gift, and I hope you all have a peaceful and joyous Christmas.

I’d like to make a special mention of little Gemma and Dylan from Ronald McDonald House, who have shown me what strength and hope is, and I wanted to send hugs to their families who get to take their babies home for Christmas. You’re in my thoughts constantly. xo.

It feels like ages since I’ve posted here, and it’s no surprise with how busy the last few months have been. So, I’m poking my head out to show off a few latest favourites, before I disappear beneath the mountain of work again! Roll on Christmas Day )

This is a sneak preview of my new Christmas window photos… This family was so inspiring, and so lovely to let me fulfil a dream of taking a newborn down to the beach. The photos we got were beyond my wildest dreams, so thank you so much Mary and Ricky!

For the technically minded out there, these sittings were both held on fairly sunny (and yes, windy) days, around midday. I set myself a challenge to make the harsh midday sun work, and really love the results. Of course, having an adult that will stand where you want them to makes all the difference! I’d defy anyone to do this with a toddler )

and the one that will be the showstopper in the window (I love this image sooo much)

with baby Joseph…

My goal will be to move to more newborn work like this, so if you’re interested in something outside the norm, more conceptual, and a piece of art to celebrate this new little life, please call for a chat. I’d love to hear from you )

xo Simone