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Anniversary ~ Jo Jackson Photography

Today was the day I know my whole family has been dreading for several months now. Today marks a year since my darling Dad left us.It's been hard, so hard, and I know the pain never truly goes away when we have to say goodbye to loved ones.Tonight we lit lanterns and the girls picked… Continue reading Anniversary ~ Jo Jackson Photography

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Forest fairies ~ Children’s photography, Finland and Yorkshire

Seeing as we were heading into the 'wild' for the weekend it seemed appropriate to take along their fairy dresses and see if we couldn't manage a mini fairy photoshoot over the course of our trip.Luckily for us the sun was shining, the girls weren't too blueberry stained and there were plenty of pretty places for… Continue reading Forest fairies ~ Children’s photography, Finland and Yorkshire

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Weekend in Kuusamo ~ Family photography, lifestyle photography, Finland

Last weekend we drove across the country to a little cottage not far from Murtovaara, near Kuusamo. There was cold running water and limited electricity from a solar panel down by the lake but it was just perfect. Open fires, wood burning sauna, the lake right outside the cottage, berries carpeting the forest floor and… Continue reading Weekend in Kuusamo ~ Family photography, lifestyle photography, Finland

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Summer fun ~ Family photography, Oulu, Finland

Last weekend I got to photograph a family I've known for several years now which is always lots of fun. Their eldest son has been a pupil of mine and earlier this year he left my preschool classroom for the last time before starting school this past week. They grow up so fast....We shot some… Continue reading Summer fun ~ Family photography, Oulu, Finland

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Rain, rain… ~ Family photography, Oulu, Finland

...go away!!I don't know about you but I'm not ready for summer to be over yet. We had glorious sunshine and patches of real warmth this week but we've also had the sort of rain that would make Noah start reaching for his tools!Thinking back to the sunshine of last week, here are some shots… Continue reading Rain, rain… ~ Family photography, Oulu, Finland

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Moments Matter – Family Photography Workshops ~ Oulu, Finland

Calling all mums in and around Oulu!!I'm launching my first ever workshop designed for mums who'd like to take better photos of their families by helping them understand their DSLR cameras and by helping them to approach family photography in a relatable and fun way.For more information on the workshop and how you can reserve… Continue reading Moments Matter – Family Photography Workshops ~ Oulu, Finland

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Evening at the beach ~ Family photography, Bridlington, Yorkshire

Before heading back to Finland, my family and I headed to the coast to spend the evening at Bridlington last week. Many many years ago it was our home, we lived right on the front in a holiday flat, and it will always have a special place in our hearts. <3Luckily for us the sun… Continue reading Evening at the beach ~ Family photography, Bridlington, Yorkshire

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Temple Newsam ~ Family photography, Yorkshire and Finland

Yesterday we spent a lovely afternoon visiting the animals at Homefarm, Temple Newsam. With several fantastic adventure playgrounds and lots of adorable animals, it was the perfect place to visit with energetic little people.It was also a lovely place to visit with the girls as we were actually there 5 years ago when Evie had… Continue reading Temple Newsam ~ Family photography, Yorkshire and Finland

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Eddie and Ellen – Family Photography, Oulu

Before we came to the UK for our summer trip I got to photograph two adorable little people to mark their birthdays, brother and sister Eddie and Ellen who turned 2 and 1 respectively. I was lucky enough to photograph Eddie's first birthday photos too - which was so much fun - and the pair… Continue reading Eddie and Ellen – Family Photography, Oulu

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Tiny Toes ~ Family photography, Oulu

Today I was lucky enough to photograph the children of an old friend, including their newest family member - a very handsome little chap, all of three weeks old.His big brother and sister are definitely infatuated with their little brother and it showed in every photo just how much they love him.He was also a… Continue reading Tiny Toes ~ Family photography, Oulu