about me
Photographer & Educator Helping People Feel Confident on Camera
about me
Hi, I’m Jodie - and I’m really glad you’re here. .
photography has been part of my life for over 20 years, not just as a job but as the way I make sense of people, stories and moments.
Over time, while still shooting families and weddings, I found myself drawn more and more towards brand photography and education - helping business owners feel confident and at ease in front of the camera.
Confidence grows when you’re given space to be yourself - photography just happens to be the way I create that space.”
my story
Photography has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I fell in love with it at school, studied it at degree level, and went on to photograph everything from weddings and newborns to brands, interiors and retreats - often juggling a camera with family life.
After becoming a mum, my relationship with photography shifted. I scaled back, recalibrated, and started asking deeper questions about how I wanted to work and who I wanted to serve. That evolution - alongside navigating life, health challenges, and running multiple businesses - shaped the photographer and educator I am today.
Photography is no longer just about taking beautiful pictures. It’s about confidence, clarity and connection.
Where It All Started
Before brand shoots, workshops and guides, there were weddings - lots of them. At one point, I was photographing over 30 weddings a year.
Those years taught me how to:
- Read people quickly
- Put nervous clients at ease
- Work instinctively with natural light
- Capture moments that feel real, not forced
That foundation still underpins everything I do now. Whether I’m photographing a business owner, teaching someone how to use their camera, or running a workshop day, the goal is always the same: help people feel comfortable enough to be themselves.
Why Brand Photography & Education?
I realised something important over the years - most people don’t struggle because they’re “bad at photos”.
They struggle because:
- They don’t feel confident
- They don’t know what to share
- They’ve never been shown how to use photography intentionally
Brand photography and education felt like a natural next step. It allows me to support business owners not just with images, but with understanding, empowerment and long-term confidence.
I love helping people move from:
“I hate being in photos” to “Oh… that actually feels like me.”
How It Feels to Work With Me
Clients often tell me they feel:
- Calm
- Reassured
- Gently guided
- More confident than they expected
I’m not shouty, salesy or overly posed. I work intuitively, with patience and empathy, creating space for you to relax and show up as yourself. Sessions feel more like a collaboration than a photoshoot - and education is woven in naturally, so you leave feeling informed as well as photographed.
There’s no pressure to perform. Just permission to be real.
A Natural Shift
Over time, while still photographing families and weddings, my work began to change. I became more interested in how people felt during a shoot, not just how things looked afterwards. Confidence, ease and trust became just as important as the final images — and that curiosity quietly shaped everything that came next.
A Little More About Me (The Human Stuff)
Outside of work, life is full - in the best way.
- I’m a mum to two growing humans (14 & 10)
- I’m usually found outdoors if I can help it
- Horses have always had my heart (and still do)
- We share life with two lively dogs
- I coach cricket and love working with kids
- I’m drawn to natural light, golden hour and beautifully imperfect spaces
All of this feeds into how I work. I understand busy lives, real businesses, messy middle stages — and I bring that understanding into every session, workshop and guide I create.
Who I’m Here For
I work best with people who:
- Want imagery that feels natural and honest
- Care about connection, not perfection
- Are building businesses rooted in passion and purpose
- Want to feel more confident using photography long-term
Whether you’re here for brand photography, education, or both — you’re in the right place.
The Thread That Runs Through It All
No matter what I was photographing - weddings, families, businesses or people at the very start of their journey - one thing always mattered most: helping people feel comfortable enough to be themselves. That focus on confidence has become the foundation of my work, and the reason education now sits so closely alongside photography.
Ready to work together?
If you’d like to explore brand photography, education, or simply have a chat about what might be right for you, I’d love to hear from you.