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Real families,

real moments.

A little window into recent sessions across West Sussex — the golden light, the belly laughs, the quiet cuddles — plus honest tips to help you feel ready for your own.

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Baby H, at home in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham

There's a particular quiet to a house with a brand-new baby in it. We spent a slow morning at home with baby H: feeding breaks, sleepy stretches and lots of family cuddles. No rushing, no posing. Just a family, exactly as they were that week.

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Every Session, A Story

THESE ARE THE DAYS
YOU'LL WANT BACK.

Let's keep them, exactly as they are.

Every gallery here belongs to a real family who decided this season was worth holding onto.

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Sussex photography stories

Have a browse by session type, or read a few honest words on preparing for your own.

Baby H’s newborn session at home in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham

A real newborn session in my Billingshurst studio: sleepy cuddles, a proud big sibling and a family meeting their baby. By a Billingshurst newborn photographer.

October 9, 2026

When should I book a newborn photoshoot? A guide for West Sussex parents

The best time to book your newborn photoshoot is around your 20-week scan. A Billingshurst newborn photographer explains why, and what happens next.

October 9, 2026

Photography mini-sessions in a Sunflower Field

Imagine yourself, surrounded by a sea of golden sunflowers and the sun setting behind the South Downs… The air is warm, the breeze gentle and you’re just taking it all in, while holding your beautiful family in your arms. It will feel like the time has stopped there, life goes

August 22, 2024

Mother’s Day Mini-sessions in Billingshurst

I’m so thrilled to share with you my first-ever Mother’s Day Mini-Sessions at my home studio in Billingshurst, West Sussex. The purpose of my Mother’s Day Mini-Sessions is to provide a truly special and unforgettable experience for mothers and their loved ones. These sessions offer an opportunity to capture the

January 19, 2024

Capturing the Magic of Motherhood: Planning Your Pregnancy Photoshoot

Are you expecting and eagerly anticipating the arrival of your little bundle of joy? Congratulations! This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and memorable phases of your life. As a dedicated and experienced West Sussex maternity photographer, I am here to ensure your maternity shoot is an unforgettable experience,

January 8, 2024

Maternity photography session in Henfield, West Sussex

Come with me to discover this beautiful maternity sunset photography session in Henfield, West Sussex. I’m so lucky that T. contacted me to be her maternity photographer. She was very relaxed and trusted me from the very beginning. We hopped in a van and drove through the fields in Henfield,

August 5, 2023

Hello, I'm Vanessa

The face behind the camera

I'm a natural-light photographer based in Billingshurst, West Sussex, and a mum of two. Every family you see here trusted me with a season of their lives — and it never stops being an honour.

My style is warm, relaxed and sun-soaked, and my promise is simple: no stiff posing, no pressure, just real moments and photographs that feel like you.

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