Natalies's Muse Maternity session, in the woods

Getting lost in the Woods with Natalie

Some sessions linger in your bones — the ones that feel less like work and more like hanging our with a long lost friend.

Natalie’s maternity session was exactly that.

We met through playgroup and mutual friends, both raising wild little girls and swapping stories between naps and snacks. When she reached out to book a maternity session, I knew it wouldn’t be just about the bump. It would be about her. Her presence. Her power. Her softness. The full story of where she is right now.

We wandered into on of Natalie's favourite hidden corners of Norfolk, a place that was dear to her and that already made it special , ancient trees, open space, birdsong and breath. Natalie is a military wife, mother to a bright, curly-haired daughter, and was expecting her first son. Like so many women I work with, she carries both strength and tenderness. And like many, she admitted she felt a little nervous.

She’s usually behind the scenes — a marketing wizard who knows how to build brands but not used to being the focus herself. So, we slowed things down. We didn’t rush. We laughed, paused, breathed. We created space for her to settle into her body and let go of the expectations.

“What if I feel awkward in front of the camera?”

It’s a question I hear often. And honestly, that’s why I don’t run back-to-back sessions or cram in bookings just for volume. My sessions are designed to hold space — not just for the photos, but for you.

Because it’s not about being photogenic or perfectly posed. It’s about being present.

It’s about allowing yourself to be seen without the armour — with softness, with emotion, with real connection.

And Natalie? Once she relaxed into it, her beauty poured through. Just effortless. Just her. Deliciously feminine energy shone through.

We spoke of loss and heartache, of laughter and resilience. We remembered how motherhood can be both a grief and a rebirth and how rare it is to be truly seen in the middle of it all.

This is why I do what I do.

Natalie’s images aren’t just about pregnancy. They’re about transformation, growth. A rainbow after dark About being witnessed in your wholeness. And the results? Honestly breathtaking.

If you're expecting, navigating a transition, or simply want to honour yourself in this season and look like the freakin Goddess that you are with imagery to prove it , whether you feel camera-shy or unsure where to begin — you are so welcome here.

Let's chat xx