Yes, I travel up to 20 miles from Oxford.

I always say "wherever your family is most comfortable". For some, that's at home, whilst for others it's in a wood, or a local playground. I find the best pictures come from when families are in their 'happy place'.

Typically, 75 minutes. I don't clock-watch, so if I run over slightly because I'm having so much fun, I promise I won't charge you extra! If you'd like to book a longer session though, please just ask when booking.

If your children are very young, wipes/tissues are always handy (as a mum, I know how mucky kids' faces can get!). If you have a baby and wear a sling, that can look more photogenic/intimate than a pram. Everything else depends on the location and the weather - a picnic blanket might suit a summery park, whereas a sledge is obviously more wintery!

Pretty much. I'd try and steer clear of anything very time-specific ie. clothes emblazoned with the latest TV show characters. Bold stripes and prints are also quite distracting, so go for subtle if possible. More importantly though, dress for the weather - I'd hate for kids to be miserable because they weren't in waterproofs and wellies!

Because I shoot in black and white, I'm not limited to what is referred to as 'golden hour' (just after sunrise and before sunset) - just as well, as this can be quite late for little ones in the summer months. It mostly depends on what is best for your family, especially if naps need to be taken account of.

In short, no. I would probably advise reverting to plan b (ie. inside) if it was pouring with rain, simply because people tend to look both miserable and soggy! Other than that, I like to be outdoors in all weathers. We are (believe it or not) blessed with lots of cloudy days in the UK, which is ideal for photographing people.

Yes, even when the autumn colours are popping!! It's a very different process and I find that not only are the images timeless, but that the focus is more on the subject (you and your family) than any extraneous details.

I would only remove small, temporary imperfections. So stray biscuit crumbs, for example, would be taken out of your image, but I would never make your child look different to how they are in reality. And that goes for the adults too!

As someone who has worked in education for almost 20 years, I'd like to think I have a fairly good grasp of neurodiversity. That being said, I haven't met your child before. If you are concerned that they will be at all uncomfortable, I would suggest a little video chat beforehand so that they feel they've 'met' me and so that I can explain what a photoshoot entails. I know a lot of children find that knowing things in advance reduces their anxiety.

Absolutely not. I am fully aware of the safeguarding implications of this and would never share an image of a child without prior parental consent anyway. I also offer a 10% discount of my fee for adoptive families, in recognition of the photographic 'gap years'.

You don't have to, of course, but I hope that I will make you feel comfortable enough to do so, should you wish. My process is less "say cheese", more "just play with your kids"!

If we're in public, it helps me if there's an extra set of eyes on my kit. I'll often ask parents to get involved, especially if I feel it'll put a child at ease or - of course - if all family members want to be included in the shot. The only thing I would ask is that you don't try to take your own photos (e.g. on your phone) at the same time.