Seven years of photographing Zaiden—seven years of laughter, milestones, and moments frozen in time. Long before his little brother Zeian joined the picture, we were already creating a tradition: capturing the magic of Christmas and birthdays year after year. Even now, with my life having moved 400 miles away from Essex to the peaceful beauty of Cornwall, this tradition is one I just had to keep. And so, with my camera packed and Christmas spirit in tow, I made the long journey back for another festive adventure. This year, however, we decided to mix things up a bit. Let’s be honest—asking little ones to sit still and simply smile for the camera isn’t exactly their idea of fun. So, the plan was simple: keep the boys engaged, keep it interactive, and let the magic unfold naturally. Cue the chaos—and the matching pyjamas. Yes, mum and dad joined in, too, making this photoshoot feel more like a family Christmas morning than anything staged. And it worked beautifully. We started with decorating the Christmas tree. There’s something so special about those candid moments: the tiny hands carefully (and sometimes not so carefully) placing ornaments, the wide-eyed wonder when the lights flicker on, and the […]