Hi there all you yummy mummies-to-be! Pregnancy is an incredible journey, filled with its fair share of ups and downs so to help you navigate this special time, I’ve put together a list of relaxing activities right here in Gloucestershire. These local gems will help...
Pregnancy
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...
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...
What to pack in your hospital bag
Whether you're the organised mum pre-packing months in advance, or perhaps you're in need of some desperate help packing at the last second, I'm here to help! I've invited Faye Czajkowski-Davis, mum of three, midwife, and owner of Motherhood in Mind to take us through...
Today was my due date
It was around a year ago that my husband and I started trying for a baby. I fell pregnant fairly quickly, at least compared to the year that it took us to conceive Oliver. But as I got excited about the future and what our life would look like come the end of March...
The Elephant in the Room About my Pregnancy Collages
It’s time for me to address the elephant in the room when it comes to my pregnancy collages. During my first pregnancy, I was excited to capture my changing bump. Every two to three weeks I would set my camera up on a tripod, get dressed in the same clothes as before...
3 Analogies to Help You Understand Grief After The Loss of a Baby
I lost three babies in 2020. And whilst I had lost loved ones in the past, I had never experienced grief in the way that I did after my miscarriages. It's an incredibly painful and confusing time, and you just never know what the next trigger might be. As I write...
Baby loss awareness week 2020: Your stories
Over the past week, I've written a number of blog posts in support of Baby Loss Awareness Week 2020 which culminates tonight (15th October) in the global Wave of Light. I've already shared my story so I thought I'd round off the week by letting you share yours. Laura...
Understanding the emotional impact of baby loss
This blog post was originally a Facebook Live video interview within Gloucestershire Families, a group designed to provide regular useful content for families of all shapes and sizes. Katie: Hello and welcome. Today's topic is related to Baby Loss Awareness Week 2020...
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.