In this day and age of small business owners having great success posting authentic, raw and often un-polished content on TikTok, you could be forgiven for wondering 'Why do businesses need professional photography?' Well I'm here to explain that, while TikToks and...
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Master Lighting, Posing and More: A Beginners’ Studio Photography Workshop
Are you an amateur photographer in Gloucestershire looking to take your studio portrait photography skills to the next level? Look no further! Moments by Katie Mitchell Photography is the home of the ultimate studio portrait workshop in Gloucestershire. In this...
Giving back: A New Chapter
Hello lovely people! I've got an exciting update about an important aspect of my business. As many of you will know, I'm passionate about giving back and since the birth of Moments by Katie Mitchell Photography, supporting families and giving have been at the core of...
Best Maternity and Newborn Photographer 2023
I am super excited to announce that Moments by Katie Mitchell Photography has been awarded 'Best Maternity and Newborn Photographer 2023' by Luxlife magazine as part of The Perfect Gift Awards 2023. It's pretty amazing being recognised for the very sessions where my...
A Magical Santa’s Grotto Experience for the Whole Family
The festive season is a time for magic, and there's no better place to experience that magic than at the Gloucester-based Moments By Katie Mitchell Photography Santa's Grotto. If you have small children then surely one of the most important Christmas events is a...
How Old Should a Newborn Be For a Photoshoot?
Newborn photography is a gorgeous way of freezing those precious early moments with your new baby, from their adorable chubby cheeks to those teeny tiny toes. Lots of parents wonder ‘How old should a newborn be for a photoshoot?’ In this post I’ll dive into some of...
Why You Should Let Your Baby Have Their Cake.. and Eat It Too!
After a year of exciting (and tear-jerking!) milestones, a first birthday cake smash is a fun and exciting way to celebrate your baby turning the big O-N-E. For those not in the know, the idea of a cake smash is that you place a whole cake in front of your baby - and...
Baby Groups in the Forest of Dean
After the success of my 'Baby classes in Cheltenham and Gloucester' article, I thought I'd get started with some new posts helping families to find activities here in Gloucestershire. This is your list of baby groups available to you in the Forest of Dean. This page...
Working with Foster Families and Looked After Children
I love my job and I am super grateful that I get to meet so many awesome people. Every family is different and they all have their own stories to tell. Occasionally I’m approached by families who’ve made the amazing decision to foster or adopt a child (or children!)...
Photographing the Surrogate Mother: A Client Perspective
I love learning about each and every one of my clients, but every so often, someone comes along with a really special story to tell. I recently caught up with one of those clients who visited me a few years ago and it was a touching reminder that what I do isn't just...
Activities for Pre-Schoolers in Cheltenham and Gloucester
After the success of my 'Baby classes in Cheltenham and Gloucester' article, I thought I'd get started with some more posts helping families to find activities here in Gloucestershire. This is your list of activities for pre-schoolers in Cheltenham and Gloucester....
What camera should I buy?
A question I get asked a lot is ‘what camera should I buy for my son/daughter/partner who’s interested in photography?’ And, in all honesty, I don’t know! I have a Sony A7riii which is great, but I rarely get my hands on any other cameras to be able to advise on...
Our Christmas Tradition
My family had a Christmas tradition when I was a child, and it’s one that my husband and I have continued to this day. And seeing how it still surprises me how many people say ‘wow, that’s such a good idea’ when I tell them about it, I thought it was worth sharing...
Baby Groups in Stroud
After the success of my 'Baby classes in Cheltenham and Gloucester' article, I thought I'd get started with some new posts helping families to find activities here in Gloucestershire. This is your list of baby groups available to you in Stroud. This page is under...
BLAW 2022: Stepping Stones
This week is Baby Loss Awareness Week (BLAW) in the UK. It’s a chance to raise awareness of the issues that face families who have experienced the loss of a baby and to make sure that no one going through it has to go it alone. The theme of this year’s event is...
4 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health as a Small Business Owner
There's no denying that life as a small business owner can be stressful. Add into the mix a full or part-time job, children at home, and, oh, I don't know, small matters of pandemics, wars and economic crises to contend with, and it can be a recipe for disaster. I've...
What to Wear for an Autumn Family Photoshoot
Autumn is a magical time of year to head outdoors and update your family photos. As with any kind of photoshoot, what you wear can make or break your photos, so here's my recommendations on what to wear for an autumn family photoshoot. What to wear for a family...
Summer photography challenge 2022
Who’s up for a photography challenge this summer? Whether you love to take photos on your phone, you’re working to improve your skills on your DSLR, or perhaps you just need something to focus on to keep you sane through the summer holidays, I’ve put together 44...
Katie is a lovely person and made me feel totally at ease during my maternity photoshoot, which I was a little apprehensive about! The pictures are gorgeous and something to treasure forever.