Lightsmith Photography

Lightsmith Photography Making art out of real life moments & capturing all the emotions
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I'm pretty much always kind (to people that is. I do swear at things a lot)And I like to think I'm pretty tolerant. So i...
04/06/2026

I'm pretty much always kind (to people that is. I do swear at things a lot)

And I like to think I'm pretty tolerant. So if you've got a disability then I've always been confident that kindness would be enough to make sure I said and did the right things.

But about 6 months ago, I saw someone online call out the offensiveness of saying 'everyone is on the spectrum'. At the time I didn't understand what was wrong with that. I'd probably said it myself, thinking that it was an inclusive way of making people feel that they weren't so different. A kind thing to say. 😬

But when it was explained, I totally get that it diminishes the experience of being on the spectrum and the challenges this can bring. People are neurodiverse, but not everyone is neurodivergent.

I'm not sure if I did ever say it to anyone, but realising that I may have offended someone if I had, made me feel a bit mortified tbh.

I don't over think many things, but being perceived as unkind is definitely one that I do!

And I have friends, and recently a diagnosed family member who are Autistic, so I thought I could do with knowing more. So when an advert for a course on Understanding Autism popped into my inbox last month, I thought hmmm.

And I want to bring that knowledge to my photo sessions too, so I signed up.

In home family documentary sessions are pretty fab anyways for anyone who doesn't like new and unfamiliar places or sensory overloads - and especially if they don't like their routines being changed.

Afterall, I just come and photograph what's happening anyway in the familiar place. So apart from a new face to get used to, it's pretty comfortable. And I was never gonna force anyone to look at the camera and smile anyway, that's not what I do.

I'm only into my second module, but it's been really interesting so far and I'm hoping to learn a lot from it to add to my kindness :-)

If you have an autistic person in your life (or if you are one!) - know that getting beautiful photos of your life is not ruled out, and it doesn't need to be a cause of stress or distress!

I'd love to be the one to help you to have some. With kindness, and now a little bit more knowledge xx

Last little splash of this heatwave! These are defo the days to remember 🥰🥰🥰AND, all 4 playing together for once 🤞❤️
30/05/2026

Last little splash of this heatwave!

These are defo the days to remember 🥰🥰🥰

AND, all 4 playing together for once 🤞❤️

12/05/2026

Fab open day last Saturday at the Air Raid shelter under Hamilton Academy!

The talk was excellent - the sound of that air raid siren is haunting, right?

Hard to believe it lay undiscovered there for years after it was forgotten about, following the war!

It was the first time they opened it to the public, and they were surprised at the turnout... so I hope they do it again 🤞

Thanks for the tip off - follow them for great ideas of stuff to do!

I used to love dressing up 🤔Now, gotta be honest I feel a bit silly when I'm having to do it 🤣 But I do LOVE kids in dre...
07/05/2026

I used to love dressing up 🤔

Now, gotta be honest I feel a bit silly when I'm having to do it 🤣

But I do LOVE kids in dress up!

We had our rugby tour this weekend in Devon and we were all pirates.

Gotta love a pirate in dramatic side light.

If your kids love dress up, it's definitely a YES from me to including that in your photo shoot (another benefit of an in-home session!)

I mean, if you want to dress up too, that's also fine... 🙃🦹‍♀️

What should we even do during our in-home photo session? That's something that I know can play on your mind if you're th...
01/05/2026

What should we even do during our in-home photo session?

That's something that I know can play on your mind if you're thinking of this sort of memory-catching session!

But you don't need to figure it out alone!

Prior to your shoot we'll chat about all this and what types of things you like to do as a family.

There are usually a bunch of photo-tastic faves, and reading together is always near the top of my list! 🥰

Drop me a DM if you'd like me to capture some little slices of your beautiful real life moments. Booking fee is £100 and packages start from £395

Sisters... 🥰Maybe it's the growing up entangled in eachother that makes this bond so special? Besties Forever is definit...
02/04/2026

Sisters... 🥰

Maybe it's the growing up entangled in eachother that makes this bond so special?

Besties Forever is definitely a possibility - though I'm sure there will be scrawling of faces and pulling of hair for these two, like there was with my sister 🤣

She always had really long nails as a child, so I was always on the losing side.

I love these kind of intimate moments much more than the posed kind of photos, don't you?

I'd love to capture them for you too. Sessions take about 1.5 hours in your own home, and my inbox is always open x

I just spotted this gorgeous client of mine with a small child whilst driving home this afternoon💖I stopped the car for ...
02/04/2026

I just spotted this gorgeous client of mine with a small child whilst driving home this afternoon💖

I stopped the car for an all-too-brief chat. before another car came along behind me and spoiled my delight!

I could not BELIEVE the size of this little lady now, 18 or so months on from our newborn shoot. I didn't think it could possibly be her!

Kids grow so quick!!! 😭😭😭

Oh but gosh is she gorgeous, just like her mumma 🥰

Nothing gives me greater pleasure than watching your babies grow... all the feels xx

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Today's my big birthday. 🥳🥳🥳 Half a bloody century...!! It doesn't seem that old once you get here, though! And I think ...
20/03/2026

Today's my big birthday. 🥳🥳🥳 Half a bloody century...!!

It doesn't seem that old once you get here, though!

And I think I can look back and be proud of what I've achieved so far. And the best is probably yet to come. 🤞🏻

Getting to the 2nd half of a century is a privilege and I am a huge promoter of positive aging and definitely not one to hide my age. 📢

I'm spending the morning networking (with my camera too!) - two of my favourite things so why ever not!

And fun times planned over the weekend with friends and family. Got one lovely friend travelling over from Ireland and I'm very excited ❤️ I like to call her my oldest friend but she's (slightly) younger than me...

Anyhoo. To celebrate my big 5-0, I'm offering a £50 discount off full brand or family shoots booked by the end of March. If you've been thinking about it, now's the time! xx

13/03/2026

If your child (other half? 🤪) is anything like me, they may have forgotten... drop the hint, there's still time :-)
Link in my stories x

I thought Mother's Day was end of March like last year. Oopsie. Not ideal for someone who planned to run Mother's Day mi...
06/03/2026

I thought Mother's Day was end of March like last year.

Oopsie.

Not ideal for someone who planned to run Mother's Day minis.

I only realised that it's next Sunday when I checked my diary on Monday thinking I'd left marketing a bit late 😂😬

So, I'm doing vouchers this year - so there's something to gift and then something to enjoy over the next month or two (the session)

And of course a timeless family heirloom to proudly display, enjoy and cherish forever.

They're not young like this for long - make sure you get one before they don't fit on your knee!

The link is in my Bio links, or comment Mother to get a direct link in your DMs

Or tag the person who actually buys the mother's day gift in your house - specially if they are a last minute type of person😉

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