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"Jodie is an absolute credit to her business and is so professional and highly skilled in newborn photography. She created a beautiful collection of photos for our first born son that we will cherish forever"

Kent based newborn baby, family and wedding photographer

all our guests have commented how perfect the photos are

I got to photography my baby newborn nephew!!

I got to photography my baby newborn nephew!!

My heart… has been totally stolen!! Guys… it’s MY NEPHEW!!! Absolutely privileged to be able to capture baby Ruger Kevin Royden at just a precious few days old! More to come this week from his newborn session which I’m finally getting round to posting! Would you just look at his perfect little chubby, gorgeous face #kentnewbornphotographer #kentbabyphotographer #capturingchildhood #canterburynewbornphotographer #ashfordnewbornphotographer #jodiedonovanphotography #kentparent

My 2022 Christmas photoshoots are a wrap!!

My 2022 Christmas photoshoots are a wrap!!

8 days 140 children 70 families And a whole lot of Christmas magic and love! My 2022 Christmas sessions are now complete and I have to say it has been my most enjoyable (and busy) one yet! A massive Thank you to everyone who came! Seeing so many of you and many returning clients was just magic, documenting those cheeky personalities another year on and seeing all the changes in their personalities and gorgeousness has been wonderful! The editing pile is still very high, so I’

Elliott on a summers evening photoshoot with me!

Elliott on a summers evening photoshoot with me!

Worried you’ve missed the newborn stage for photos? Well have no fear! We captured this handsome young chap in a very relaxed, natural way as part of a family session back in the summer when he was 5 months old! And I got to see him again this weekend for his Christmas session and oh my he had grown and changed so much in such a small amount of time! Such a happy little man His Mumma is also a fellow photographer so again it was a huge compliment to be asked to capture these!

How beautiful are these kids?

How beautiful are these kids?

I love the varieties of ages of the children I photographed during these mini sessions and like to think I can work some magic with all of them, from newborns, to toddlers, to school aged, to teens… it all about making them feel as comfortable as possible in that small amount of time I have, and getting to know them enough to help them be themselves and then hopefully capture those smiles and quirks which is as parents we adore and hope to have captured on camera so that we c

Simply safe in Mummy and Daddy’s hands

Simply safe in Mummy and Daddy’s hands

Simply safe in Mummy and Daddy’s hands #kentnewbornphotographer #kentnewbornphotography #georgethomasgardner #blackandwhitephotography #newbornposing #sidelitnewbornphotography #simplicity #safe #safeinmummyshands #safeindaddyshands #jodiedonovanphotography #mykentfamily #kentfamilyphotographer #smallbusinessinkent

Baby Jackson

Baby Jackson

I love that we took the time and opportunity to capture one very special image of Jackson and his Nanny (forever known as Granny Pants to me, since I’ve been photographing her grandchildren for a few years now). It’s these types of images that will be forever classic and will have more meaning as the years go on! #kentnewbornphotographer #kentnewbornbabyphotography #jodiedonovanphotography #newbaby #newbornbaby #newbornphotography #newbornphotographyathome #mobilenewbornphoto

Oh Mumma!

Oh Mumma!

Still obsessing over this beauty How can somebody look this so good at 30+ weeks pregnant! I know I certainly didn’t! So many lovely comments about @milliedavis96 maternity shoot and of course ‘That dress’ which I’m so pleased to say is part of my maternity ‘client wardrobe’ which I’m working hard at building on! #mummatove #kentmumstobe #prefnantinkent #maternitydresses #maternityphotoshootdress #maternityphotoshoot #maternityphotoshootkent #kentmaternityphotographer #jodie

Baby Oakley!

Baby Oakley!

It’s another family I’m gushing over guys! And what a team they are! I photographed the insanely gorgeous @georginatong27 and @our_kez11 wedding a couple of years ago and this time I got to photograph their insanely gorgeous baby boy Fin is the best big bro too and was an absolute star on the shoot day! So much love, warmth and fun is surrounding you baby boy #babyoakley #newbornphotographerkent #kentnewbornphotographer #babyphotographerkent #kentbabyphotographer #jodiedonova

Baby Oakley on his newborn baby photoshoot, at home in Kent

Baby Oakley on his newborn baby photoshoot, at home in Kent

It’s another family I’m gushing over guys! And what a team they are! I photographed the insanely gorgeous @georginatong27 and @our_kez11 wedding a couple of years ago and this time I got to photograph their insanely gorgeous baby boy Fin is the best big bro too and was an absolute star on the shoot day! So much love, warmth and fun is surrounding you baby boy #babyoakley #newbornphotographerkent #kentnewbornphotographer #babyphotographerkent #kentbabyphotographer #jodiedonova

A relaxed, natural family photography session at Camber Sands

A relaxed, natural family photography session at Camber Sands

When my clients interact completely naturally, it genuinely makes my heart skip a beat! You just can’t force that magic! As much as I’ll take control of the shoot, make you feel that you’re in the hands of a professional (hopefully), I’ll find the most aesthetically pleasing locations, make sure the light is working its magic and being as flattering as possible for you- I’ll always then just ask you to interact with each other, smile, giggle and just be present in that moment

Baby Marnie

Baby Marnie

You really don’t know the meaning of how special a moment is, until some time has passed and you realise it’s now a memory… and that is why I will always love photographing newborns Because those newborn days are such a haze, which pass by in the blink of en eye (even though they seen to last a lifetime when you are in them) and so being chosen and trusted by my families is the biggest compliment there ever could be! I’m a little bit in love with this pose which we shot to m

A family photoshoot in Kings woods, Challock, Kent

A family photoshoot in Kings woods, Challock, Kent

I mean, is there a better gift than one that freezes a moment in time, an emotion, a connection and the love between a woman, her children and granddaughter that is going to be cherished for years and years to come? I don’t think so This shoot was booked for Paulettes birthday, and was a great excuse to get the whole family together and to go for a relaxing walk in the beautiful Kent countryside. I feel so honoured to see and capture families and the love and connection betwe

Love, emotion and connections captured beautifully during this family photoshoot near Canterbury.

Love, emotion and connections captured beautifully during this family photoshoot near Canterbury.

I’m really focusing on capturing the love, emotion and authentic connections between my families recently… but when I suggested Lyra could give Mummy a kiss whilst on Daddy’s shoulders, I didn’t quite think through the height difference… however I know it is still one of their favourites and love how she’s still got her bunny tightly in hand! I also need to get better at posting to the grid… I have so much recent work I haven’t even shared yet! (Always only with my clients pe

A family photoshoot in the most relaxed way on a winters morning in Kent

A family photoshoot in the most relaxed way on a winters morning in Kent

I absolutely LOVED this extended family session with @withlovelaurenelle and yet posting images to share with you all today in this glorious sunshine, it’s crazy to think it was only a matter of a few weeks ago! This family have so much love and warmth which is clear to see.. despite a very fresh morning we captured these on! #kentfamilyphotographer #familyphotographykent #familyphotographer #canterburyphotographer #canterburyfamilyphotographer #ashfordphotographer #ashfordfa

An extended family photoshoot near Canterbury

An extended family photoshoot near Canterbury

Sometimes it’s the unplanned moments in life that turn out to be the most magical and I believe that’s the same with photography I’ve found myself recently capturing the more relaxed moments of a shoot that I wouldn’t have previously done- such as when we are simply walking and talking, gathering everyone together and heading towards ‘the spot’ I plan to shoot at next. I’ve found it brings out such a relaxed vibe to an image, so much interest, and can show the dynamics and pe

A milestone photoshoot for Baby Keaton, at home in Faversham

A milestone photoshoot for Baby Keaton, at home in Faversham

Keaton, you totally have my heart! What an absolute little love you are, just like your big sister! The Birley’s are quite regular on my screen as they tend to come to me every few months for a little life update and baby milestone session. We’ve been friends since school and every time I see them for a shoot we end up talking a million miles an hour just to catch up with all our news and it’s so so lovely to feel this well connected to the people I’m photographing! I knew H

Baby girl Layla again!

Baby girl Layla again!

All the hair… all the neutrals… all the beauty Fair to say I’m OBSESSED with these little set ups I designed for Laylas recent newborn session! #jodiedonovanphotography #kentbabyphotographer #kentnewbornphotographer #newbornphotography #posednewbornphotography #newbornphotographysetups #setdesign #neautrals #driedflowers #kentfamilyphotographer #myfaves #mumstobeinkent #kentmums #kentdadstobe #kentmumsinbusiness #supportlocal #mumpreneur

Still gushing over this beautiful baby girl!

Still gushing over this beautiful baby girl!

This little girl and her epic hair is just everything and I’m still saving my faves from session to share very soon! #kentnewbornphotographer #kentbabyphotographer #jodiedonovanphotography #babyphotographerkent #lifestylenewborn #lifestylenewborn #newbornphotography #babygirl #babysister

Baby Rory, Kent Newborn Baby photographer

Baby Rory, Kent Newborn Baby photographer

What a little darling he is! This is Ginas baby… you know that incredible, beautiful, empowered Mumma that embraced the January sea for her maternity photos! I love this family, another that have become friends and I’m feeling totally honoured yet again to capture another baby for them! Look at this little chunk #kentnewbornphotographer #kentbabyphotographer #newbornphotography #newbornphotographerinkent #posednewbornphotography #jodiedonovanphotography #babyinabucket #artofn

Beautiful Layla on her first photoshoot

Beautiful Layla on her first photoshoot

I absolutely loved loved loved this session for this amazing family (I photographed their wedding 2 years ago, so you may recognise them ) and I am so excited to show more from this shoot- especially the styled prop images! But I always make sure I include some simple, classic images in every newborn gallery too! #kentnewbornphotographer #kentbabyphotographer #newbornphotographer #jodiedonovanphotography #jodiedonovanweddings #newbornphotography #newbornphotographerkent #kent

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