Before you share your story..
let me tell you mine..
Hi! - I'm Bertie. Photographer, mother of two, down to earth country bumpkin who is happiest wellies or water.
I have always loved capturing moments with my own family, trying to squeeze every last drop of ounce of love into the frame, to bottle it up for the days when life didn't seem so rosy. Juggling a young family and working for the NHS, I needed to find something for me. I picked up a camera and here we are!
Capturing life as we are, right now.
To fall in love with yourself is the first secret to happiness
Lifestyle and documentary style photographer, promoting female empowerment
I only learned to love myself in my 30's. There, I said it.
Truly, wholeheartedly love each and every inch, lump, bump, curve and imperfection. It is what makes me, me.
Years I spent battling with myself and avoiding any photographic evidence that I existed, unless it was a cleverly angled selfie that I had control over.
Sound familiar? You hide your because you don't like how you look at that angle, you have never liked your smile or simply, you are yet to fall in love with your body. I have a secret to share with you;
You are the only person who sees yourself like this.
The people who love you and see you for the beautiful person that you are, both inside and out. They love to see your grin when they are near. As for your body, the only one picking yourself apart all this time has been you.
I am here to help you change your mindset. To promote and embed my ethos that we are each beautiful in our own perfectly imperfect way. Truth is - you will never get this time back. Children grow, people age and tomorrow is never guaranteed. I want to encourage you to document your life, this beautiful life that you have created. Being able to cherish those moments when they are needed the most.
You are, have always been and will always be you, and that is just perfect. So big yourself up, celebrate your journey, all that you have achieved and everything that you are and just be in the damn photo!
testimonials
Sophie, Mollie & Tabby
Social media STRATEGIST, mother of two
"This is SO special! Made me emotional. THANK YOU! I actually love them so much. Because you are so right, I'm NEVER in the photos. I've got so many photos of my kids, but never with me in them! I am so glad I did this".
Lauren, Steven & Emily
Short Story
“Oh wow, they are so lovely! I didn't actually realise how much I wanted family photos for Emily when she is older, and we don't really have any of Steven and I like that either! Thank you so much!.”
Chloe, Nick, Jude & Murphy
Timeless illustrations
“Bertie is a lovely person, an incredibly talented photographer. She was very informative and quick to respond to any questions. It was such an enjoyable evening, she made us feel relaxed and was flexible in visiting a place I had in mind to capture the most perfect pictures. We ended up buying all of the photos as we just couldn’t choose! I would highly recommend Bertie; there is no doubt that we will be booking for you to photograph our family in the future!"
Up and coming mini SCHEDULE
In the Bluebells
Hillhouse Wood, West Bergholt CO6
Celebrating spring in all of its glory! Thirty minute mini sessions
19th april 2025
Father's Day
Location - TBC
Fun-filled mini shoot, designed to show appreciation to the special men who earned the title of 'Dad'.
25th May 2025
Summer Nights
Location - TBC
The come back of those warm summer evenings! Come make the most of it!
JUNE 2025
Autumn Walks
Location - TBC
Welcoming back the chunky knits & my favourite colour palette from mother nature herself.