From Midwife to Maternity Photographer

Midwife to Motherhood, Maternity and Newborn Photography Specialist…

Many of you may already know but often it is something new that you learn about me when you come to my Birmingham studio at your maternity photoshoot!

It is true, I used to be a midwife! I worked in a few local trusts and one outside of Birmingham and I LOVED it. I qualified as a registered midwife in 2014, following an accelerated degree programme for registered nurses, lasting 18 months.

Becoming a midwife was a dream come true for me, I knew deep down I always wanted to become one and my parents speak fondly of my love for the babies in the family. I do remember always voluteering for babysitting and spending as much time as possible when I could around the new mother and baby.

During my career, I spent time on the delivery suite, where many of you will know is the department where you labour and birth your baby, however I got some time on the birth centre, community and wards during my training.

I remember some of the most incredible births, on beds, floors, bathrooms, pools. Babies came whenever they felt like it and the joy of being there to witness that carried me through the 12-13 hour shifts.

Of course, becoming a mother hadn’t always been the joyous occasion for all and I always felt so deeply privileged to care for women birthing angel babies.

So Why Did I Leave? Most, if not all of my maternity and newborn photography clients ask me this and I always speak highly of my previous career but like you, I eventually became a mother myself and I suddenly felt the change in my priorities. I nolonger wanted to ‘work whatever shift I was given’ because I wanted to spend as much time as I possibly could with my baby girl. One of the wonderful parts of working for the NHS meant that I was able to stay off work with her and enjoy the first year of Motherhood and I struggled with the return to work and changing shift patterns. Plus, I missed her dearly!! My partner was a nurse too so we had conflicting working patterns and trying to have the most time together and least time for nursery for her was so stressful.

At this point, in 2017, I had already picked up a camera and I was taking pictures of Olli. Little did I know that in 2021 I would have a thriving business, that actually survived a pandemic, an incredible studio space in the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham, creating award-winning maternity photography, a partnership with the camera brand Nikon Europe and be an ambassador for LSP Actions and Editing Tools for Photographers as well as judging image competitions and accreditations for APNPI which is an international photography association!

I chose maternity and newborn photography because I am so deeply inspired by pregnancy and birth. It fundamentally underpinned my career choice in the NHS and it is a joy to have it continue to inspire my love for photography and choice of genre.

As a midwife, being ‘with-woman’ to encourage, adore, inspire, support and empower women is our ultimate goal. Being able to do that with my maternity photography is an absolute honour and I would always be grateful for my career as an NHS midwife for influencing that.

I am extremely grateful to the clients who choose me and it really does make me so happy to know that part of your choice being made was because of my experienced hands. This unique element has enabled me to be so comfortable with creating incredible photographs with pregnant women and of course, handling and photographing those precious newborn babies!

I do miss midwifery, the excitement and the rush, witnessing people become parents!

BUT, I absolutely adore being CHOSEN by clients to capture a moment in time that is so, very special. So thank you. That means the absolute world to me.

One of the things about this job is that I get to meet other incredible creative people and I wanted to share the work of Carolann Neil who is a specialist in the most beautiful, Fine Art portraits of children. You can learn more about her here:

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I hope you have enjoyed reading about me!

See you soon on the next blog!

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Why Printed Photographs Are More Secure Than Digital Files

Printed photographs offer something digital files cannot: true ownership and permanence.

A professionally printed photograph does not rely on software updates, servers or passwords. It exists independently of technology.

When produced using archival-quality printing, photographs can last for generations without fading or deteriorating. They become physical heirlooms that can be passed down through families.

This is one of the reasons fine art photography has always been associated with luxury photography studios and high-end portraiture. Prints transform images from temporary files into tangible pieces of history.

Unlike digital images floating across the internet, a printed photograph remains exactly where you choose it to be.

In your home.
In your hands.
In your family’s story.

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Why Printing Your Maternity and Family Photographs Matters

Pregnancy and early motherhood represent one of the most significant chapters in a woman’s life.

These are moments that pass quickly but carry deep emotional meaning. A maternity photography session captures the anticipation, strength and beauty of this season.

Yet when those photographs remain only as digital files, they can easily become lost among thousands of other images.

Printing your photographs ensures they become part of your everyday environment.

A framed maternity portrait in the bedroom.
A newborn photograph displayed in the hallway.
A fine art album documenting your journey into motherhood.

These pieces do more than decorate a home. They create visual anchors for your family story.

Research consistently shows that children who grow up seeing photographs of themselves and their families displayed in the home develop a stronger sense of belonging and identity.

Your photographs become more than memories.

They become part of the emotional landscape of your home.

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Luxury Photography Is Designed to Be Printed

Luxury portrait photography has always been about more than delivering digital files.

The intention is to create artwork worthy of display.

Fine art prints, handcrafted albums and museum-quality wall pieces elevate photography from something that lives on a screen to something that becomes part of your home’s design.

The difference between scrolling past a photograph on a phone and walking past a beautifully framed portrait every day is profound.

Printed photography invites you to slow down.

To remember.

To reconnect with the moment that image represents.

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Protecting Your Family Memories in an AI World

Artificial intelligence is transforming the digital landscape in ways that are still unfolding.

Images online can now be analysed, altered, replicated or repurposed with increasing sophistication. While many of these developments bring exciting possibilities, they also highlight the importance of safeguarding personal photographs.

Printing your most meaningful images offers a simple yet powerful layer of protection.

A physical photograph cannot be scraped by algorithms.
A fine art album cannot be copied from a server.
A framed portrait remains entirely within your control.

For families who value authenticity, privacy and legacy, print offers reassurance that digital storage alone cannot provide.

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Creating Photographs That Last a Lifetime

As both a specialist maternity photographer and a practising midwife, I have the privilege of witnessing extraordinary moments in a family’s journey.

Pregnancy is a time of transformation. It deserves to be documented with intention and preserved with care.

My approach to maternity photography is rooted in creating timeless images that are designed not only to be admired today, but to remain part of your family story for decades to come.

That is why printed artwork and heirloom albums remain at the heart of the experience.

Because the photographs that matter most should never be left vulnerable to technology alone.

They deserve to live where they belong.

On your walls.
In your home.
And one day, in the hands of the next generation.

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If You Are Considering a Maternity Photography Session

If you are currently pregnant and considering maternity photography in the West Midlands, choosing a photographer who offers archival-quality prints and albums ensures your images will be preserved beautifully.

Luxury maternity photography is not just about creating images.

It is about creating a legacy.

And the most powerful way to protect that legacy will always be through print.

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