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The Cotswold Child Photographer | SEN-friendly, child-led photography experiences in carefully chosen locations creating bespoke fine art imagery, seasonal photo shoots & unforgettable memories.

13/06/2026

When you’re inside a haunted manor dressed like the lady of the house, what else are you supposed to do except bring back the ceilings dress trend…but make it spooky?

This beautiful house began life as a Tudor manor before being transformed into a grand Tudorbethan-style property in the 1800s. Today, it’s said to still be haunted, with reports of activity on the main staircase, in the hallways, kitchen and various rooms throughout the house.

So rather than running through sunlit fields, we took our white flowing dress through the manor’s grand rooms, shadowy hallways, and even the basement, creating our own cinematic version of the trend. Less romantic movie heroine, more ghostly lady of the manor wandering the house she never quite left behind.

The funniest part? Trying to film this little video became almost as spooky as the photoshoot itself. Multiple attempts somehow resulted in only 1–3 seconds being recorded on my phone. After several failed recordings, I genuinely started wondering if I’d suddenly forgotten how technology worked.

Eventually we were told that the resident ghosts were probably interfering with our equipment. Considering I’d already had a few other strange issues and unexplained happenings throughout the day, it didn’t seem completely impossible. So we politely acknowledged them and asked them to stop messing with the filming…

And the very next attempt recorded perfectly from start to finish.

Coincidence?

Maybe.

Or the ghosts just really wanted to be involved in what we were doing that day.

Either way, it was definitely one of the most fascinating places I’ve ever photographed.

A massive thank you to Azariah and Debbie () for spending the day creating with me, being willing to try all sorts of ideas and for not running away when I suggested we head down into the basement! 👻🖤

📷 Images will be shared soon!

Getting these two in one photo outdoors is a mammoth task.Which is a shame really, because at home, where the surroundin...
12/06/2026

Getting these two in one photo outdoors is a mammoth task.

Which is a shame really, because at home, where the surroundings are far less picturesque, they have the loveliest bond. They make each other laugh constantly, cuddle up together, and are always happiest in each other’s company.

Take them somewhere beautiful and suddenly all of that disappears the second I pick up a camera. Not that they suddenly start fighting, but my littlest, being born in the middle of winter, is not yet a fan of the outdoors (I call him my little vampire) and my eldest doesn’t understand why his brother isn’t in the mood to do photos, so steps away from him and does his own thing for me to capture on camera 😂

By some miracle, I managed to get this image the other day. It might not fully show the bond they share, but I’m just happy to have a prettier photo of the two of them together, sat amongst the poppies, watching the clouds go by.

Rest assured, every poppy survived when capturing this image. We stayed on the tractor track around the edge of the field and left the flowers untouched.

Another image from my Victorian House series, this time from a room I haven’t shared before – the bedroom.This was one o...
11/06/2026

Another image from my Victorian House series, this time from a room I haven’t shared before – the bedroom.

This was one of my favourite rooms to photograph. When you visit, it’s kept quite dark apart from the warm glow of the lamps, making it feel incredibly cosy and authentic. Combined with the beautiful wallpaper and carefully preserved details, it really does feel as though you’ve stepped straight into the Victorian era.

I loved capturing this moment of Khaleesi looking through some of the books on display, with one of the lamps glowing in the background.

If you’re looking for somewhere a little different to visit, Holst Victorian House is well worth a trip. Every room is full of character and gives such a fascinating glimpse into everyday Victorian life. It was an absolute dream location to photograph in.

07/06/2026

A little trip outside of the Cotswolds today for something a bit different.

I spent the day with my model Azariah and her mum in an absolutely incredible location that felt like it had been frozen in time. The perfect setting for a day of vintage-inspired and spooky portraits.

These are the kinds of shoots I love most; exploring somewhere unique, chasing beautiful light and creating images that feel like they belong to another era.

I can’t wait to start sharing some of the photographs from this one. The location, the atmosphere and Azariah absolutely brought the vision to life.

05/06/2026

One day I’m photographing carefree moments in the beautiful Cotswold countryside, the next I’m creating dark, spooky Halloween-inspired portraits. And I wouldn’t have it any other way 💛🖤

Thankfully my son is always game for either style, which makes bringing these ideas to life even more fun.

Which style would you prefer for your child’s portrait?

If you’ve ever wondered where to find clothing that works beautifully for outdoor photo shoots, this is it 💚I recently p...
04/06/2026

If you’ve ever wondered where to find clothing that works beautifully for outdoor photo shoots, this is it 💚

I recently photographed in Bibury and their clothing collection couldn’t have suited the setting better.

From tomorrow, through to Sunday they’re bringing a selection of their child and adult clothing to Bath, with a pop-up at 22 New Bond Street (5th–7th June).

You’ll also find some Kat Purchase Photography flyers in-store, each with £25 off a Full Session, Signature Session or Branding Session.

So if you’re thinking about booking a child portrait session, it’s the perfect opportunity to pop in and pick up a beautiful outfit and a discounted photo shoot at the same time!

03/06/2026

Hi, I’m Kat, and this is a little glimpse into my work. 🤍

31/05/2026

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER

If you’ve previously had a photo shoot with me, there’s still time to be entered into my Lavender Mini Session giveaway!

All you need to do is leave a Google review sharing your experience. As a small business, every review makes a huge difference.

As a thank you, everyone who leaves a review before the giveaway closes will be entered into the draw to win a Lavender Mini Session this summer. 💜

If you’ve been meaning to leave a review but haven’t got around to it yet, now’s your chance!

Leave your review here:
https://g.page/r/CYn6HZ1GPCgrEBI/review

Thank you to every family who has supported my journey so far. Every booking, recommendation, review, like, comment and share helps more than you know!

Good luck!

Thought I’d share this image properly seeing as it’s already been popping up in my stories, used on the marketing poster...
29/05/2026

Thought I’d share this image properly seeing as it’s already been popping up in my stories, used on the marketing poster outside the Holst Victorian House, and now printed in MINIMI Magazine too.

Probably one of my favourite images I’ve taken of my son in his Victorian outfit playing with this vintage toy he was completely fascinated by. Still feels a bit surreal seeing my work being used and shared in so many places lately and I’m really grateful for it all.

It feels a little surreal seeing my work featured in a magazine, and I’m incredibly grateful and genuinely honoured to h...
27/05/2026

It feels a little surreal seeing my work featured in a magazine, and I’m incredibly grateful and genuinely honoured to have this series in particular included in the latest .official.magazine.

“Children Of Another Era” was created within the beautifully preserved rooms of , inspired by traditional Victorian portraiture with a cinematic fine art approach. Rather than heavily posing the children, I wanted to capture genuine curiosity, imagination and play as they naturally explored the space and immersed themselves in the atmosphere of the house.

Huge shoutout to for bringing these images to life and to for providing the dreamiest Victorian backdrop full of character, atmosphere and beautiful vintage charm. The original lighting, rich textures and authentic interiors added so much depth and feeling to every frame.

Moments like this mean so much. Thank you for supporting my work and allowing me to keep creating the unique, cinematic and vintage-style imagery I love so much ✨

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