Mabel, Sophie & Tom

It's a huge privilege to be invited to photograph a family. To be trusted to document special bonds and capture memories together. Sometimes when photographing a newborn I can be the first visitor into the family's newborn bubble which is such an incredible honour. This was the case with Mabel who I met when she was around a week to ten days old. Since then I've photographed her family 3 more times when she was 6 months, a year old and two years old.

I love each shoot! Mabel's a few months younger than my littlest June so it's always funny how they're at similar stages, and I love seeing what she's up to and into each time. From the oh so adorable newborn Mabel, to the full of expressions Mabel, to the fun 'superbaby' phase (this was a game mum and dad Sophie and Tom played with her at 1 year old), to the cafe-owner making me a cup of tea and 'head, shoulders, knees and toes' performer Mabel.

Catching up with Sophie and Tom her mum and dad is like catching up with friends. Photos are really important to them and capturing these stages in Mabel's development and the little moments and things she's into are the focus of the shoots. Upon receiving the latest gallery Sophie said, 'They are beautiful. I'm so happy we've managed to document her at so many stages, I wish I could relive every moment!'

Here are some of my favourite images from the 4 shoots they've had so far! Honestly looking through all these photos has made me a little bit emotional and I really think seeing them together this way highlights the importance of capturing milestones with a regular shoot.

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A tender black and white portrait of parents gazing lovingly at their newborn baby.
Close-up of tiny newborn baby feet against a light background.
Sleeping newborn in grey outfit on colorful striped blanket.
Parent holding sleeping infant while gazing out window in moody black and white.
Close-up of hands gently cradling a baby in grey clothing.
Mother in floral dress tenderly holding sleeping newborn in grey outfit.
Close-up of sleeping newborn against floral pattern in dramatic lighting.
Black and white portrait of newborn baby in light colored onesie.
Mother in floral dress kissing baby in pink outfit against dark background.
Black and white portrait of wide-eyed baby in white dress.
A tender family moment silhouetted by window light as parents share quiet time with their newborn.
A heartwarming window-lit moment between a parent and baby wearing pink.
A candid family moment by a large window as parents interact with their infant.
A joyful family scene on a bed with parents and baby sharing laughs together.
A laughing baby lying on a pillow reaching up toward the camera.
A black and white capture of a happy family moment with their smiling infant.
Close up portrait of a smiling baby with bright blue eyes wearing a blue collared outfit.
A black and white portrait of a baby with outstretched arms.
Close up of a baby with striking blue eyes wearing a green dress with white collar.
A silhouetted family scene by a window showing animated interaction.
A tender black and white moment between a baby in a light dress and caregiver smiling together.
Black and white portrait of a baby sucking thumb while being held by caregiver.
Candid family moment with a baby in blue dress being held by caregivers.
A close-up black and white portrait of a smiling baby peeking over an edge.
Young child in pink sweater playing with toy tea set and stuffed animals.
Side profile of child in pink sweater looking at something in dim lighting.
Joyful moment between a child in pink sweater and caregiver on couch.
An intimate black and white moment of a resting baby with a caregiver.
Black and white family photo showing intimate moment between caregivers and baby.
A joyful expression reflected in a mirror wearing a floral patterned dress.
A peaceful moment of rest in a cozy pink patterned sweater.
Tender family moment with soft lighting and pink knit clothing.
Looking out a window with excitement while wearing a patterned sweater.
A black shaggy dog resting peacefully on white bedding.
A playful moment captured with hands near ears and a pink floral top.
Playfully covering eyes while wearing a pink patterned sweater.
Making silly faces while wearing a pink floral sweater.
A sweet candid moment in a pink patterned top.