Lauren Metalle Photography - Kent/Sussex/London Photographer

14/02/2026

I’ve been very quiet on here over the past few months and I wanted to explain why, as I have had some lovely enquiries I have had to say no to, which is NOT what I ever want to be doing!

I’ve been quite unwell due to pregnancy which has been really debilitating, and was diagnosed with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) back in November at 8 weeks. This has meant stepping right back from photography, and unfortunately life in general...

After years of challenges and not knowing if this would ever happen for us, we went through IVF abroad, and of course are so grateful that it was successful for us. However I am very aware that pregnancy announcements can be hard to read, having spent a long time unsure whether we would ever get here ourselves. I don’t share this news lightly, only to let people know I haven't disappeared and I am still in business, just a bit slower than usual!

I’m now on a combination of medications and starting to have more good days than bad, so I am taking on a small number of bookings with a reduced diary for now.

I have some beautiful sessions from the past few months ready to share soon, now I have finally been able to get back to editing! And thank you so much to those of you who have checked in, it has meant a great deal.

Please reach out if you need a family photographer - I can't wait to capture your families story 🤍

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27/10/2025

Welcome to the world baby Robin 🤍

My at-home newborn sessions are all about comfort, connection and capturing this new phase of your family in a relaxed, natural way.

It was so nice to see Grace again for a newborn session after having seen her in summer for a maternity session, it was just like seeing an old friend as we talked all things new baby and new mum, it never gets old that you guys choose me to capture such a special new time and I'm forever grateful!

Book a maternity and newborn session at the same time with me & receive a discount on your motherhood package - details are on my website [link in bio].

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04/10/2025

The beautiful Sav and Willow 🌿

I first met Sav for a maternity shoot in summer, full of excitement to welcome her first daughter into the world. I was so honoured to be invited back just a few weeks later to meet baby Willow for a super relaxed, at-home newborn shoot.

I have absolutely loved being a part of Willow and Savs story - now to book in a shoot with dad and her older brothers!

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16/09/2025

I absolutely loved this shoot - it was so relaxed and made really special as a mutual friend of Ally & Emily had reached out and bought a newborn shoot for them as a gift 🥰

Baby Elliot was an absolute dream & put up with us changing location a number of times to get all the best spots in the garden & the house (the ever-changing rain/sunshine/wind/light was trying to scupper us!)

Emily & Ally were so at ease you'd have thought they'd been parents for years, not weeks! Their love for each other and for Elliot shone through the whole shoot, and it was a privilege to capture these intimate first moments as a family.

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If you're looking for a newborn shoot form yourself, or for a friend, you can find all details on how to book & prices on my new website [link in bio] - I never take for granted how special it is to be let into your home at such a vulnerable, special time 🤍

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25/08/2025

I have some lovely newborn shoots this week, as well as a few enquiries, and I am getting similar questions about what the sessions entail.

I thought I'd pop the answers to a few of the questions I am getting the most - hopefully this helps you feel comfortable booking a newborn session with me in future!

💌 Book in via my DMs or email (soon to be my website too!)

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09/08/2025

Some summer B&Ws 🤍

Lots of holding hands, running in fields and connection between families - I love black and whites for taking out the distraction and focusing on this connection, your gallery will always have at least one or two B&Ws when the photo is just right for it.

09/08/2025

Some summer B&Ws 🤍

Lots of holding hands, running in fields and connection - I love black and whites for taking out the distraction and focusing on this connection, your gallery will always have at least one of two when the photo is just right for it.

04/08/2025

31/07/2025

Grubby toes
Walks in the woods
Stick fights
Bug catching
Bare feet
Paddling
Walks with mum

Throwback to a session in last months heatwave, sheltering from the sun and cooling down in the river 🤍

18/07/2025

The golden hour was GOLDEN for Sav's maternity shoot ☀️

I absolutely loved this shoot, we put on some country music (Sav's favourite), took off our shoes and just enjoyed capturing the calm before new baby arrives. Sav was such a natural in front of the camera in spite of saying she had never done a photoshoot before and she is literally glowing in the golden light 💛

I usually recommend being between 28-36 weeks pregnant for a maternity shoot, so if you're expecting and want to capture these special moments please get in touch sooner rather than later!