Spring Light & One-Year Milestones | The Teasdale Family

There is something about spring that feels like a quiet exhale.

The light softens. Blossom drifts on the breeze. The earth wakes up again. And somehow, in the middle of all that gentle change, our children grow — almost overnight.

When I met up with the Teasdale family for their spring mini session, baby Max was on the cusp of turning one. It was the second time I had the honour of photographing him, and I found myself doing that thing I always do… mentally flicking back to our last session and wondering how time could possibly move so quickly.

Just a few months ago he felt so tiny. Now he is curious, steady, determined — sitting independently, exploring textures, gripping his tambourine with complete concentration, reaching for petals and pebbles with those dimpled hands that won’t stay little for long.

And his parents? Watching them soak him in — that quiet pride, that soft laughter, that “can you believe he’s nearly one?” look between them — that is the real magic.

Some sessions stay with you long after you’ve packed your camera away — and this spring mini session with the Porter family at Trowbarrow Quarry was one of those.

I know this family through my son’s school, which always adds an extra layer of meaning. Being trusted to capture a family you know — not just photograph — is such a privilege. There’s a quiet intimacy to it, a sense of being invited into something real.

Trowbarrow Quarry was the perfect backdrop for their session. Soft spring light, textured rock, pockets of calm and adventure all in one place. The boys instantly made it their own, turning the quarry into a prehistoric playground as we hunted for dinosaurs hidden amongst the rocks. Those little in-between moments — the searching, the wondering, the storytelling — are where the magic always lives.

Kaelan, with his blonde curls and the most angelic expressions, has a way of completely stopping you in your tracks. There’s such a gentleness about him — one of those children who seems to glow quietly rather than demand attention. Reuben, in contrast, carries the unmistakable energy of a big brother who knows his role well: wonderfully protective, attentive, and full of warmth.

We slowed things down for portraits with mum and dad — tender, close moments that felt unposed and honest. The kind of photographs that don’t shout, but whisper. Hands resting, glances exchanged, children leaning in exactly where they belong.

We finished the session with a little picnic nest tucked into the quarry — marshmallow treats, giggles, sticky fingers and that end-of-session calm that comes when everyone has relaxed into being themselves. It was simple, playful and completely them.

Sessions like this are exactly why I love what I do. They’re not about perfection or performance — they’re about connection, presence, and preserving the way this season of family life feels.

If you’d love a gallery of images like this — full of tenderness, personality and real moments — I’d love to hear from you. My Spring Mini Sessions for 2026 will be opening soon, and they’re perfect for families who want something relaxed, meaningful and quietly beautiful.

✨ Get in touch to register your interest or ask any questions — I’d be so happy to chat.

My two boys enjoying the end of summer days at the brook. I am keen to share more of my personal photos on this little blog to give you an insight into how I spend my mothering days.

These photos were taken on my Canon EOS-M6 with the Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM lens. I shoot most days out on this camera because it’s just so small and easy to carry for documenting and quick snaps for our family albums. There’s something so precious to me about these moments - capturing life as it is in just a single frame.

These images were all edited with the ‘Find Your Style’ presets from Unraveled Academy.

The sweetest family mini session during mid May, roaming the rocks at Trowbarrow Quarry.

This was a super special session, catching up with my old Fine Art pal, Vicki. We studied painting together at Lancaster University 2002-2005 and it was so lovely to chat about these days and meet her beautiful little boy, Harry. These gorgeous couple have been together since they were students and their love just glows like the wonderful sunshine we had on this spring day last year. Hunting for dinosaurs, fun and frolics with mum and dad, ending with a picnic of mini marshmallows and of course some keepsake polaroids.

A day I’ll never forget!

xx

There aren’t enough words to convey how much love I have for this little family! I’ve known them for a few years - and they’ve become dear friends. I’ve seen both their girls grow-up from little toddlers to beautiful big kids. I’ve photographed them as a family one autumn a few years ago and took some portfolio photos for Jhuliana’s mobile salon business.