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I'm a Professional photographer near Henley on Thames/ Reading. I photography Personal brand shoots and Events. Why choose me?
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Award-shortlisted food, hospitality, commercial and event, families and wedding photographer based in South Oxfordshire, working across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, London and throughout the UK. I specialise in Lifestyle photography - Outdoor Family portraits, enjoying the seasons and nature from March - October. I have 12 years experience photographing Weddings, I am a big foodie, and

worked in Marketing within the food industry for 13 years before I retrained to be a Photographer so of course in my element on food shoots. I am a people person, and can put the most apprehensive person at ease, enabling fantastic and natural results in people portraits or weddings. Weddings - I enjoy both small and large weddings - Please contact me outlining your plans for a no obligation quote which can be tailored to your needs. I have experience of small to large weddings, and recently photographed at Great Fosters in Egham, Oakely Court Hotel in Windsor and The Oxford Belfry nr Thame, Danesfield House nr Marlow, Bucks. Family Portraits - We have a pre shoot consultation going over tips and suggestions, on how to get the best out of your shoot, covering what to wear. Collections start from £275 for week days and £300 for Weekends. Commercial - £90 per hour, £300 half day (4 hours) Day rate of £550 + travel 40p per mile OR train fare.

26/08/2026

Back from my happy place… and back to reality! 💙📷

We've just returned from a wonderful two weeks in Padstow, Cornwall. Our first ever two-week family holiday. It was a wonderful break from what has been a rather full on, challenging year.

We bodyboarded, explored more of Cornwall than usual, took speedboat rides, walked along rugged coastlines and spent many happy hours on this balcony watching the boats come and go across Padstow harbour.

We've stayed in the same apartment for seven years now and it really is our happy place. ❤️

Being self-employed does make switching off rather interesting though!

I've had over 150 enquiries in the past few months, coming in through my website, email, WhatsApp, text, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Before going away there was the usual mad dash of finishing shoots, editing, delivering galleries, answering enquiries, putting the out-of-office on, packing for everyone.

This time I really did try to step away from it.

I checked messages far less, (some wifi issues) also helped with lack of being online and I didn't spend my holiday constantly dipping into emails and, despite taking a few things with me to work ON the business, I barely touched them.

And do you know what? My head really needed that space.

I've come home feeling refreshed, with lots of ideas and a very full September diary ahead.

If you've emailed or messaged me while I've been away, please bear with me while I work my way through everything. I'm catching up as quickly as I can and haven't forgotten you. 🙏🏻I came back to a family portrait and some test shot day yesterday for an exciting drinks shoot.

One final clothes washing to do, I think....

A few photographs from a place that never fails to make me slow down and breathe a little more deeply.

Until next year, Padstow. 💙

(Yes, of course we've already booked it again)

13/08/2026

🥂 Happy National Prosecco Day!

I’ve had the pleasure of photographing Fizzy Fest in Marlow for the past two years. It is always a fabulous, lively event, but it isn’t simply about enjoying a glass or two. It was created to educate people about Prosecco and show us that there is much more behind those bubbles than we might realise.

Sarah Abbott, a Master of Wine, delivered a fascinating masterclass explaining how the region, soil and growing conditions can all influence the flavour.

She also taught us to look at the label:

🥂 DOC means Controlled Designation of Origin.

🥂 DOCG means Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin and follows more stringent rules. Look out for Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG if you would like to explore Prosecco from its historic hillside heartland.

Prosecco’s story goes back centuries, with its name recorded as early as 1754. It is mainly made using the Glera grape and is known for its fresh, fruity and floral character.

Champagne lovers can sometimes be a little snooty about Prosecco, but I don’t think it needs to compete. They are different wines, made in different ways, and there is surely room in life for both!

A little myth-busting too: Prosecco does contain sulphites and isn’t necessarily lower in them than white wine. The bubbles don’t prevent a hangover either. Sadly, the less exciting answers remain drinking in moderation, enjoying food alongside it and having plenty of water!

Serve it chilled at around 6–8°C, ideally in a tulip-shaped glass, which keeps the sparkle while giving those lovely aromas room to develop.

Photographing events like Fizzy Fest is such a joy. Beautiful bottles, glasses catching the light, knowledgeable producers and lots of happy faces. All the ingredients for a sparkling visual story. 🥂📷

Are you a Prosecco fan, or are you firmly on Team Champagne?

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11/08/2026

It’s Afternoon Tea Week, and frankly, I never need much encouragement when cake is involved. ☕🍰🥂

My food-marketing brain also sees afternoon tea as a rather clever hospitality opportunity, as well as offering a lovely experience.

It can help fill that quieter period between lunch and dinner, attract new customers and create lovely little upsells too. Fizz with your afternoon tea, anyone?

And if you already offer a fabulous afternoon tea, are you showing it off enough?

We eat with our eyes, and great food photography helps people imagine the experience before they have even booked the table.

Google reports that businesses with photos receive 35% more website clicks and 42% more requests for directions through their Business Profiles.

Beautiful food, thoughtful styling, gorgeous light and perhaps a little bit of theatre can go a very long way.

As a Gluten free / foodie, a good GF afternoon tea is really hard to find, but two recent stand outs personally for me are - The Orangery for a good friends milestone birthday at Blenheim Palace and The Fairmount near Windsor when on a business VIP coaching day, you couldn't tell the difference, where as most of the time, I would rather lick a dusty wall and save the calories. :-)

Hospitality people, if your afternoon tea deserves a little more limelight, you know where I am. 📷

Photos from a small celebration at Danesfield Hotel and Spa, near Marlow.

08/08/2026

Nearly seven years apart. Same shirt. Same photographer (Mum!). 💙

The photograph on the left or top or first one....has always been one of my favourite photographs I've taken of my eldest son.

Golden hour, a cornfield, that gorgeous soft light and a little boy who, about ten minutes earlier, had been wearing a very bright Spider-Man T-shirt!

Chocolate buttons may have been involved in negotiations. 😂

I'd always meant to recreate it with his younger brother, who is nearly seven years younger. But, as it so often does, life got busy.

Last year in particular, life had other ideas and there was quite a lot of big stuff going on.

Then, during a rather ruthless clear-out recently, I found the shirt.

The exact pale blue shirt from that first photograph.

The original is printed huge and hangs in my office, otherwise known as the She Den, and suddenly I thought: if I don't do this now, he'll have grown out of the shirt too!

So, on my birthday evening this week, we headed out into the most beautiful golden-hour light.

The extreme heat has meant our local cornfields have already been harvested, so an exact recreation wasn't possible. But I love nature and knew of a meadow of long grasses nearby, and it couldn't have been more perfect.

It also reminded me how much clothing and colour can influence the whole feel of a photograph. The Spider-Man T-shirt wouldn't have made it a bad photograph at all, but it would have made it a completely different one. The soft blue, golden grasses and natural greens give these photographs the timeless feel I wanted.

It's why I always gently help my family photography clients with clothing choices. Not because everyone needs to match or wear beige! Far from it. You should still look and feel like you. But a little thought about colour, location and light can make such a difference.

And perhaps that's the bigger reminder for me.

Life whizzes by.

We spend so much time on the treadmill, rushing from one thing to the next, that sometimes we need to slow down, step off it and notice the little things.

Because quite often, the little things turn out to be the big things. ❤️

And now I have one of each of my boys.

P.S. Do you think they look alike? 😂

15/07/2026

Client Testimonial - Food Photography

News in......Thank you Emma for your generous Google review.

I absolutely LOVED this food shoot in Oxford recently, despite the room being 38 degrees on the day. I drank about 8 pints of water so in about 6 weeks my skin is going to look so amazing, lol!

We recently worked with Kathryn on a photoshoot for our 2027 desktop calendar for our contract catering business, and she was fantastic from start to finish.

From the initial planning discussions to the shoot day itself, Kathryn was friendly, professional and full of creative ideas. Her expertise in food photography really shone through, and she took great care in styling each dish to ensure it looked its absolute best on camera.

The project involved photographing 12 recipes, Kathryn worked brilliantly with our team and chefs, making the whole process feel relaxed and enjoyable.

Even on one of the hottest days of the year, her enthusiasm and attention to detail never dropped. She was a pleasure to work with and brought a real energy to the shoot that helped bring our vision to life.

We were delighted with the experience and would highly recommend Kathryn to anyone looking for a food photographer.

14/07/2026

What can I say?
Henley Festival - you were brilliant, I must admit I did feel quite jaded yesterday, so I went to TRX exercise class for a rest, lol,
but it was so very lovely to see so many friends and familiar faces and the buzz and glitz of everything that makes, Festival - well, Henley Festival...

Lulu on Friday was a real pocket rocket, sang with her sister who is at the back of the photo in the white top. Love seeing someone still passionate about what they do.

Well done to ALL the staff, car parking team, security, bar and hospitality, performing artists, P.R team, acts

It was a HOT one, it was full on one... but I wouldn't be without it.

Til' next year..

Now to catch up on editing, emails, admin and buckle down until the schools break up in a few days for summer!

More photos from other evenings... to follow. x

09/07/2026

About last night...
Wowza, that was a H O T one but a glorious one...
Main act Boy George and Culture Club - comedy tent Alan Davies
Ezra Collective at the after party/ after fireworks...

Over 13,000 steps last night

Bumped into so many friends and familiar faces, LOVED IT.

Camera batteries back on charge
Neckfan on charge

Hydrating and editing - ready to do it all over again tonight for Sugar Babes.....

Woo hoo.

Who do I know is going tonight?

K x

06/07/2026

Two more sleeps until Henley Festival and I am officially tickled pink to have been invited back to photograph all five nights. ✨

Henley Festival always follows hot on the heels of Henley Royal Regatta, and somehow, in just a few days, the riverside transforms from rowing, blazers and Regatta buzz into a beautiful black-tie world of music, art, comedy, fireworks and sparkle.

It is the UK’s only outdoor black-tie festival, and honestly, it feels like stepping into another world.

The riverbank becomes a sea of dinner jackets, bow ties, gorgeous dresses, jumpsuits, champagne glasses and happy faces. The boats drift along the Thames, some moored up in the middle of the river, while yachts, rowing boats, canoes and paddleboards pass by in the evening light.

Add in the art galleries, quirky performers, comedy tent, fairground, DJ sets, fireworks and the Floating Stage, and I am in my absolute element.

From a photography point of view, it is a complete joy and a very real workout. Two Nikon cameras, different lenses, backup cards, shoulder harness, dress-code-friendly outfit, comfortable-but-pretty shoes, and a step count that usually makes my phone think I’ve taken up endurance sport.

Last year was hotter than hell, so yes, I did invest in a neck fan. Glamour meets survival. 😂

But the moment we are walked past security into the press pit, everything else disappears. The lights come up, the staging glows, the artist walks out, the crowd lifts, and we have just three songs to capture THE shot.

That buzz never gets old.

I love the anticipation, the atmosphere, the creativity, the outfits, the lighting, the performance, the chaos behind the calm, and that slightly giddy moment when I get home, upload the cards, and realise I’ve got the image I was hoping for.

Henley Festival fills my creative cup every single year. It is exhausting, magical, glamorous, bonkers, beautiful and completely worth it.

Roll on Wednesday. I cannot wait. 📷✨

04/07/2026

Some jobs never feel like work...

Today was one of those days.

I spent four hours photographing the incredible atmosphere at Remenham Club during Henley Royal Regatta, and honestly, I loved every single minute.

Founded back in 1909 by six London rowing clubs, The Remenham Club has long been one of the iconic places to experience Henley, with fantastic views towards Temple Island and the famous start line.

Everything came together perfectly.

The weather couldn't have been kinder.
The river looked stunning.
The hospitality was first class.
Greens Catering kept everyone incredibly well looked after.
The marquee and clubhouse were buzzing from start to finish.

Everywhere I looked there were moments unfolding...

People reuniting with friends.
Families enjoying the racing.
Blazers and dresses in every colour imaginable.
Champagne corks popping.
Pimm's flowing.
A Spitfire making several memorable fly-pasts.
Even a surprise marriage proposal (which happily ended with a very excited "Yes!" 💍).

As photographers, we're often waiting for those little unscripted moments that no one can plan. They're the images that tell the real story of an event.

And that's exactly why investing in professional event photography matters.

Long after the marquees have come down and the guests have gone home, your photographs continue working for you.

They showcase your venue.
They build excitement for future events.
They tell your story.
They capture your brand.
They help future guests imagine themselves there.

Photography isn't just about documenting an event.

It's about creating next year's marketing.

One final thought…

I've been doing CrossFit since November and today really proved it's paying off!

Four hours walking with cameras and lenses, thousands of steps later, and my back was still smiling. (Well… almost! 😂)

Thank you to everyone who made me feel so welcome today.

It really was hospitality done exceptionally well.

Now excuse me while I try and go through 1,350 photos... and then other 6 jobs to edit...

01/07/2026

This time of year is... A LOT!

There. I said it.

If you're a business owner/ (main earner) and parent, you're probably somewhere between pulling your hair out and requesting a Pimm's on an intravenous drip. 🍓😂

Right now you're juggling...
Sports Days
Leavers' assemblies
School discos, parties and summer fairs
PTA emails that somehow multiply overnight
Trying to pin clients down before they disappear on holiday
Clearing your workload before your own break
Organising pet care
Packing suitcases
Working out childcare for what feels like the world's longest summer holiday...

Let's not mention the school closures due to the extreme weather last week...
..all whilst continuing to run your business, look after your clients, doing business development, turn up to networking events smiling and wondering how everyone else seems to have it all together.

Can I let you into a little secret?

Most of us feel like that.

We're all gliding through networking meetings looking calm on the surface while underneath we're paddling like mad.

I know.
I've been there.

As a qualified marketer and brand photographer for the past 15 years, I've worked with hundreds of business owners and one thing I've learnt is this...

The successful ones don't wait until life becomes less busy.

Because it never does.

They simply plan ahead.

That's exactly why I'm talking about Personal Brand and Brand Photography now.

Not because I expect you to squeeze a photoshoot in before the school holidays...

Quite the opposite.

I'm talking about September.

A time when the children are back at school, routines start returning, and you've had a chance to catch your breath.

By reserving your shoot now, you can:
Secure a September date.
Spread the investment with payment plans.
Coordinate hair appointments, outfits and locations without rushing.
Create a strategic plan around your business goals, ideal clients and marketing.

Head into Q4 with a fresh library of professional images for your website, social media, PR opportunities and 2027 planning.

Because a great brand shoot is never rushed.

It's planned.
Strategic.
Thoughtful.
And actually... a lot of fun.

My clients often arrive saying they hate having their photograph taken.....and leave asking,
"Why did I put this off for so long?"

If you've been thinking about updating your imagery this year, maybe this is your gentle reminder.

Not to do it this week.

Not even this month.

But to give your future self one less thing to think about.

September bookings are now open, and going quick...a small booking fee secures your date, with payment plans available to spread the investment.

Your future self will thank you. 💛
More brand work over on my other page Brand Photography by Kathryn feel free to pop me a follow.

Photo - a rare social night out.. when I am not working at an event...

Pimm's anyone? x

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