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Bristol-based photographer for families, small businesses, schools and nurseries offering natural and relaxed portraits.

Maternity | Newborn | Family | Branding | School

26/03/2026

Imagine if your baby slept like this…

It’s the stuff of dreams, right? But, if you’re reading this wondering “why can’t we figure out our baby’s sleep?”, you are not alone. Honestly, it’s the number one thing parents say to me during newborn photoshoots.

But here’s the thing we don’t mention enough… your baby is still figuring this sleep thing out too.

Frequent night waking, short naps, an overtired baby, it’s all completely normal in those early days. Even if it feels anything but easy.

I recently spoke with local sleep consultant Fay about gentle, realistic baby sleep tips that actually feel doable in real life. 🕰️ The tip about a blackout blind is so on point for the upcoming clock change this weekend. 🕰️

✨ You can read the full blog via the link in my bio

👋 And if you’re thinking about capturing these hazy sleep-shy days with natural, in-home newborn photos, come and say hi.

Debbie x

03/02/2026

One Day They Won’t Fit in Your Arms

But you’ll always have this moment

Nursing your little one can feel sometimes. Quiet. Repetitive. Ordinary. 🤍

But one day, you’ll realise this season of mothering wasn’t ordinary at all.

The way your baby nestled into you perfectly.
The weight of their tiny body in your arms.
The pause the world seemed to take as you embraced.

Baby feeding photos aren’t about making a statement.

They’re about remembering a chapter of motherhood that passes, a closeness one day you’ll yearn for.

They hold the tenderness.
The connection.
The hours that blur together but quietly shape you forever.

👉 Swipe to see why baby feeding photos matter, even if they’re just for you.

📝 Hit the link in my bio if you’d like to read why documenting your nursing journey can be such a powerful part of your family story.

I’m Debbie, a family and newborn photographer based in Bristol. Let’s chat with you if you’d love a natural, heartfelt photography session that captures the real, everyday magic of your family’s life.

17/11/2025

🎄Wondering what to buy for Baby’s first Christmas… This is for you!🌲

We all know babies would be more than happy with a cardboard box and some wrapping paper! 😆

But if you do want to give a gift that lasts longer than Christmas morning, I’ve put together something you will love.

A list of 10 brilliant open-ended Christmas gifts that truly grow with your child.

1. Treasure basket
2. Pikler triangle climbing set
3. Wooden instruments
4. IKEA Flisat sensory table
5. Magic water scroll

⬆️ Want the full Christmas guide? Head to my Motherhood Stories blog or DM me and I’ll send you the link.

📸 And if, like this gorgeous family, you’re dreaming of capturing the magic of your baby’s first Christmas, my cosy in-home festive family photoshoots are now open for booking.

Hi I’m Debbie, a natural and heartfelt newborn and family photographer based in Bristol and covering Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire.

13/10/2025

🌹Let’s Normalise Talking About C-Section Births🌹

Every Caesarean birth has a story. But most go untold. And perhaps you can relate?

I chatted to Mum of two, Victoria about her experience and like many, she hasn’t always felt proud of her C-section birth scar. She has wrestled with shame, anger and pain. But through sharing her story with others and reflecting upon her experience, Victoria has begun to see her postpartum body not as something broken but as something to be proud of, and an important part of her motherhood story.

📖 Read Victoria’s story in full over on my blog.

🗣️ Beyond the Scar is an open and honest Bristol motherhood photography project that holds a safe space for mothers who have experienced a caesarean section birth.

📷 Would you like to tell your c-section birth story? DM me or visit the link in my bio to take part in Beyond the Scar 2025

18/09/2025

Pssst… Want Dad to Relax in Your Family Photos?

So many of you worry about how your partners will be during your photoshoot.

So, I just dropped a blog post filled with simple and gentle ways to help Dad relax so your photos look like how your family life feels.

Take some tips from this very special family who totally understood the keep it playful and relaxed memo.

🌟Get playful - tickling, chasing, tumbling. Play makes for genuine smiles
🌟Get comfortable - full tummies, your favourite family playlist. Let the shoot feel like a family hangout
🌟Enjoy being at home - it’s your space, you’ll all feel so much more relaxed
🌟Go causal - think causal but put-together to make sure Dad feels great in what he’s wearing

Much like the kids, when you give Dad permission to be himself, the everyday magic happens naturally. And the relaxed and heartfelt family photos follow.

I’m Debbie. A maternity, newborn and family photographer based in Bristol, UK. I help sentimental mamas press pause on the beautiful every day moments of their families story.

Save this post for when you’re ready to book your relaxed family photoshoot.

02/07/2025

📷 School Portraits Giveaway 📷

It’s time to ditch the dodgy school photos and adorn your walls with beautiful portraits you love.

To celebrate the launch of my school portraits mini sessions sessions, I am giving you the chance to win a free mini photoshoot along with 3 digital images and matching prints.

Open to all Bristol-based parents with kiddos aged 4+

To enter:

🍎 Like this post
🏫 Share to your stories (tag me so I know you’ve done it 😆)
📖 Tag a friend (each tag is an additional entry)
✏️ Follow my page

I’ll announce the winner on here on Tuesday 8th July

And if you win but have already booked onto my school portrait minis (a massive thank you btw), I’ll gift you back your payment as a print credit to spend on prints and wall art.

Good luck 🤞🏻

This giveaway is in no way affiliated with IG.

27/06/2025

📚 Forever tired of stiff, awkward school photos? 📚

Let’s capture the real smiles and playful personalities that make your child them. ✨

These relaxed 20-minute School Mini Sessions are perfect for:
🎒Reception starters
🎓 Year 6 Leavers
💫 And every awesome kid in between!

Whether you’re marking a milestone or you just want school photos that feel natural, this is for you.

Join the waitlist to get early access + all the juicy details. 🔗 https://www.littlebodhiphotography.co.uk/school-portraits-waitlist/

Or comment 🍎 and I’ll DM you the link (make sure you’re following me so I can message you!).

18/06/2025

🌻Calling mamas of bouncy kids, silly kids, shy kids, inquisitive kids and gloriously messy kids… 🌻

This one’s for you.
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This beautiful family is a wonderful reminder of what magic unfolds when we stop forcing moments and just let them be. No stiff poses. No bribes. Just connection, chaos, and all the real-life goodness in between.⁠ ✨
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All I want for you as a mother is heartfelt family photos that you really LOVE. So if you’ve been putting a photoshoot off because you are worried your kids won’t play ball, STOP!

Whether your little one hides behind your leg or turns every moment into a wild ride, there’s space for your family, just as you are.

👉🏼 Peek behind the scenes of this heart-warming photoshoot and read my latest blog post to help you get natural family photos you love.

13/05/2025

🌸 Motherhood: A Sonnet 🌸

Motherhood’s biggest and best kept secret:
Will I be alright when I am carved
In two to become a me and a you?
When I speak to expectant friends on it,
I do not say how many times I cried
With love, elation, but often the blues.

Though we are many in transformation
That should be spoken of, shouted full pelt.
What just words describe this evolution?
A soul-shaping that can only be felt.

Watch a piece of you that moves in the world,
Birth and life immaculate, unfurled.
Mere conversation leaves something a miss,
Nothing can quite express the feeling of this.

- Jennifer

In my latest Beyond the Scar blog post, Jennifer shares how writing helped her to connect with other mums and make sense of her two very different c-section birth experiences.

❤️ Read Jennifer’s caesarean section story in full via the link in my bio

25/10/2024

🌟 Packing Your Hospital Bag? Here’s What You Really Need! 🌟

Getting ready for birth can feel like packing for a big trip! But in my latest blog post Bristol-based doula and pregnancy yoga teacher Kim from Birth Body Breath reminds us: when it comes to hospital bags, less is often more. Focus on comfort and confidence with essentials like nourishing snacks, a cosy outfit, and a few personal touches to make you feel at ease.

Kim’s top tip? Pack light, not for every possible scenario! You’ll have support if you need it, and anything extra can always be brought later.

👉 Want the full list of hospital birth bag essentials? Head to the full blog post at www.littlebodhiphotography.co.uk

Parents-to-be, what’s in your hospital bag? Share your must-haves below! ⬇️

Ps. This gorgeous couple welcomed their little one into their family fold a few weeks ago and I had the absolute joy of meeting him this week for his first-ever photoshoot. I feel so incredibly blessed to call this my job.

I have 2 newborn sessions left in 2024 so get in touch sooner rather than later if you're hoping to book in with me.

06/10/2024

✨In-Home Christmas Mini Sessions ✨

Let's talk Christmas family photos. I know, I know, it's only October BUT I also know you're a sentimental bunch, and who doesn't love the nostalgia of Christmas family photos?

Imagine how wonderful it would be to press pause on the magic, love, laughter and togetherness that is so unique to your family home at Christmas. That's exactly what I want to capture for you so you can always come back to the way Christmas 2024 felt for you and your crew.

Christmas tree decorating, letter writing to Santa, gingerbread baking, celebrating baby's first Christmas; I am here for it all!

Here are all Christmas mini session details:
In-home Christmas photoshoot (40 minutes)
3 digital images
a 7x5 fine art print
The option to upgrade to your full gallery
£125

Comment XMAS below and I'll send you a link to my booking site.

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Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm
Sunday	9am - 6pm

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https://littlebodhiphotography.co.uk/

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