“My kids won't sit still.
Getting everyone to be behave is a mission”
First things first — none of these families are models.
They’re real parents, real kids, real chaos… just like yours. Most of them don’t love being in front of the camera, and nearly all of the children would rather move than sit still.
That’s exactly why my sessions are designed the way they are.
The photos you see aren’t created by asking children to behave or families to perform.
They come from the care, intention, and energy I pour into every single shoot. Before we even meet, I’ve already thought through the light, the space, the flow of the session, and how to make it feel easy for your family — not forced or overwhelming.
During our time together, we’ll build a natural sense of trust and connection, so you can relax into being yourselves while I quietly document what unfolds. I’ll guide you when needed, step back when it matters, and gently remind you to breathe, slow down, and focus on each other.
There’s no awkward posing.
No “look at the camera and smile.”
Just real moments, honest connection, and the kind of memories you didn’t realise you’d want captured until you see them.
“She made our family feel calm and comfortable from the very first moment. She took the lead from our child and allowed the session to unfold naturally. The photographs reflect that — relaxed, genuine and full of connection.”
More of my favourite moments
From the many families I’ve had the honour of documenting —
each one completely their own.
“I was a little nervous about how I’d feel in front of the camera—especially being pregnant and not always feeling my best—but Riya had a way of making me feel instantly relaxed, comfortable, and honestly… beautiful.”
“When I received the photos, I cried. They were stunning. Each image captured such raw emotion and magical little moments that I know I’ll treasure forever. It was like seeing our love and anticipation for our existing life and also this new baby frozen in time—something I didn’t even know I needed until I saw the pictures..”
Pregnancy doesn’t always feel how you imagined it would.
Some days you feel connected and excited. Other days you feel tired, swollen, emotional, or unsure of yourself. Weight gain, sickness, rashes, allergies, low energy — it’s all part of it, even if no one really prepares you for how it feels to live inside it.
That’s why maternity sessions with me start with conversation, not expectations.
You can talk to me about how you’re feeling — what you’re comfortable with, what you’re not, and what this pregnancy means to you.
Some mums want to celebrate their growing bump openly. Others prefer to stay fully clothed, wrapped in softness, and simply remember this moment. Both are completely valid.
Every story is different.
You may have waited years to get here.
You may be carrying your second baby while learning how to hold space for your first.
You may be soaking in the quiet before motherhood begins, or navigating pregnancy while already deep in it.
As a mum myself — and someone who mostly captured this chapter through mirror bump selfies — I understand how easy it is to let this stage pass without truly marking it. These photos aren’t about perfection.
They’re about remembering how it felt to be here, in this body, at the very beginning of everything.
No pressure to pose.
No need to “know what to do.”
Just a space where you’re allowed to be exactly as you are, and have that story held with care.
When you look at my photos, you’ll notice that no-one is looking at the camera
When your session comes, I’ll gently remind you why you’re there in the first place:
to be with your people, to make memories that last, and to be fully present —
all of you in the frame, exactly as you are.
Because it’s never been about looking at me.
Or posing for a camera.
It’s about looking at each other, slowing down, and letting the real moments unfold.
You just show up and be you.
I’ll take care of the rest.
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