Jodie Cooling Photography

Name: Jodie Cooling Photography
Address: Banbury, OX171AG, GB
Telephone: 07894 305261

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Jodie Cherry (Cooling) Photography. Oxfordshire-based photographer offering Weddings, Family, Newborn, Canine and Equestrian Photography.

04/09/2026

I’ve been eyeing up a new lens for quite some time and, with a ridiculously busy week ahead, I finally decided it was time to invest.

I’ve got a family shoot, a wedding, a kitchen interiors shoot, two days at Ideas Fest AND a vow renewal coming up in the next 10 days… so it’s definitely going to earn its keep pretty quickly.

Obviously, the minute it arrived I needed to try it out.

Unfortunately the only subjects available at home were the dogs.

Who SULK the second the camera comes out.

Honestly, you’d think I’d asked them to do something truly terrible rather than just sit there and look vaguely in my direction for 30 seconds.

So perhaps not the most enthusiastic test subjects for my lovely new lens… but I can already tell it’s going to be a little bit magic.

Sorry boys. Occupational hazard of living with a photographer.

03/09/2026

A little Lake District loveliness from the Sober Glimmers retreat.

Fresh air. Big views. Tired legs. Good people.

Sometimes getting outside really is all the reset you need.

31/08/2026

Well hello…If you’re new here, or you’ve been lurking for years and have forgotten who I actually am, this feels like a good place to start.

I’m Jodie. Photographer, small business owner, mum, crazy chicken lady, reluctant-but-apparently-quite-enjoying-it public speaker and firm believer that “I’m just not photogenic” is absolute bu****it.

I’ve been doing this photography thing for over 20 years, but both my business and I are still evolving.

These days, brand photography has well and truly stolen my heart…but alongside the pictures, I’m becoming increasingly fascinated by confidence, visibility and the way we see ourselves.

Because photography has taught me something I come back to again and again:

It’s not always what we see. It’s how we see it.

So this little corner of Instagram is a mixture of beautiful people doing brilliant things, behind-the-scenes business life, photography, confidence, occasional chaos and probably more chickens than strictly necessary.

If you’re new here, HELLO.
If you’ve been here forever, thank you for sticking around while I continue figuring out where all of this is going.

And seeing as you now know rather a lot about me…

Tell me one random fact about YOU. The more random, the better.

24/08/2026

A weekend in photos… photographer style.

Although, plot twist — every single one of these was taken on my phone. Because sometimes the best photos aren’t the perfectly composed ones. They’re just little snapshots of life as it’s happening.

We’ve had the loveliest weekend being Auntie and Uncle and spending some proper time with our niece and nephew, who live down in Brighton, so we don’t get to see nearly as much of them as we’d like.

And we packed A LOT in.

Hot tub dips, a trip to Crumbs, blackberry picking, homemade crumble eating, BBQs, cricket, plenty of chaos and lots of laughs.

Nothing particularly fancy. Just one of those really lovely weekends that reminds you how important it is to make the time when you can. 🫶🏻

And, naturally, I documented it all. Because photographer or not, I’m incapable of doing anything else.

05/08/2026

Before the wedding day, there’s one thing I always hope my couples leave with after their pre-wedding shoot…

Confidence. 🤍

Ben and Amy were completely honest from the start and admitted that neither of them really enjoys having their photo taken. It’s something I hear all the time.

But here’s the thing… you don’t need to know how to pose. You don’t need to feel confident. You don’t need to be “photogenic.”

You just need to trust me.

We spent an hour wandering in the most beautiful golden evening light, chatting, laughing, moving, and forgetting there was even a camera between us. By the end, they were completely relaxed, and I think these photos speak for themselves.

This is exactly why I love pre-wedding shoots. They’re not just about creating beautiful photographs before the big day. They’re about helping you realise that having your photo taken doesn’t have to feel awkward, and that you probably look far more natural and beautiful than you’ve ever given yourself credit for.

Now, with just over four weeks to go until the wedding, I know they’ll arrive feeling excited rather than nervous about the camera… and that means we can spend even more time capturing the moments that really matter.

Roll on wedding day!

28/07/2026

Photo dump incoming… 📸🇭🇷

And before anyone asks… yes, I packed my big camera.

Did I use it much? Not really.

These photos are a mixture of my Sony and my iPhone, and I honestly wonder whether you can tell which is which. It’s a reminder that I say to people all the time: it’s not the camera that creates the image, it’s the person behind it.

Croatia, you were incredible. Crystal-clear water, beautiful little towns, endless sunshine, far too much amazing food, two and a half books devoured, and ten days spent with some of my favourite humans in the world.

I came home feeling genuinely rested, which doesn’t happen often. My head is full of ideas, my camera roll is full of memories, and my heart is very full too.

Would I go back?

In a heartbeat.

Now tell me… which photo is your favourite, and can you guess which ones were taken on my phone and which were taken on my camera?

10/07/2026

Three weeks into a UK heatwave, and I think it’s safe to say my heart is somewhere by the sea.

Thankfully, seven sleeps from now, it will be.

Until then, I’m escaping through these photographs.

This is EMBA Unbound — a personal project that has become so much more than a collection of images. As I’ve spent time with the gallery, it’s naturally fallen into three elements: Earth. Fire. Water.

These are the Water images.

There’s something about the sea that asks nothing of us except to let go. No perfect pose. No expectations. Just movement, freedom and trust.

Photographing EMBA in the waves on the Pembrokeshire coast felt less like directing a shoot and more like witnessing a conversation between a person and the ocean. Wild, playful, powerful and completely unfiltered.

This kind of storytelling is where my heart feels most at home.

Maybe that’s why I’m counting down the days until I’m back beside the sea. And maybe it’s also why I’m quietly making a promise to myself…

One day, work like this won’t be the exception. It’ll be my everyday.

Until then, I’ll keep creating, one story at a time.

07/07/2026

Tiny humans deserve the very best start in life.

When a baby is struggling to feed, seems particularly unsettled or uncomfortable, sometimes the cause is something surprisingly simple: a tongue tie.

It was a real privilege to spend time with the wonderful Anna Branch, capturing images that reflect exactly who she is – calm, kind, approachable and incredibly knowledgeable. With a background as a midwife and infant feeding specialist, Anna now assesses and diagnoses tongue ties, provides feeding support, and when appropriate carries out tongue tie division, helping babies feed more comfortably whether they’re breast or bottle fed.

One of the loveliest parts of this shoot? Seeing just how relaxed and content the babies were. Despite what many parents understandably worry about, the babies were soon back to feeding, cuddling and smiling, making for some beautifully natural moments to photograph.

Shoots like this are a reminder of just how varied my work is. One day I’m photographing a corporate team, the next I’m documenting the gentle care of a healthcare professional whose work makes such a difference to new families.

If you’re looking for support with feeding, or you’d simply like to learn more about tongue tie, Anna is well worth a follow.

And if you’re a business owner who wants photography that doesn’t just show what you do, but who you are and the difference you make, I’d love to help tell your story.

03/07/2026

There’s something really special about watching someone you’ve known for years finally step into the thing they were always meant to do.

When you know someone well, you know what they’re capable of. You see the talent, the determination and the dreams long before everyone else does. So to watch it all come together is something pretty incredible.

I honestly couldn’t be prouder of my lovely friend, Carlene.

She is one of the hardest-working people I know, and after years of doing work that never quite lit her up, she’s taken the leap and poured every ounce of herself into creating something that truly does.

And wow… what a space she’s created.

Beautifully designed, welcoming, calm and full of character. It’s somewhere to meet friends, catch up over a drink, enjoy amazing cake, get some work done or simply take an hour out of your day. The kind of place that instantly makes you want to stay a little longer.

As a photographer, I spend a lot of time working from different places, and I already know this is going to become one of my regular spots. Give me a fruit smoothie, a slice of cake, my laptop and a cosy corner, and I’m one very happy photographer.

This is only the beginning for Crumbs in Eden, and I genuinely can’t wait to watch it grow into the thriving community space I know it’s going to become.

If you’re local and fancy a gorgeous cuppa, a fruit smoothie, a slice of cake and somewhere to slow down for a while, pop in and support a brilliant small business. Open Tuesday to Sunday.

Congratulations, Carlene. You should be unbelievably proud of what you’ve created. 🤍

Address

Banbury
OX171AG

Telephone

07894 305261

Website

http://www.jodiecoolingphotography.com/

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