Maternity · Newborn · Baby · Family Photography


Capturing love, laughter, and everything in between.


Studio and outdoor photography based in Poole, Dorset.

A photographer in a white sweater takes self-portraits with a professional camera against a bright background.

behind every photo, there’s a story and I’m here to help you tell it.


Hi, I’m Barbs, a Dorset photographer capturing families from bump to baby and beyond across Poole, Bournemouth, and surrounding areas. I’m drawn to the real, unposed moments, the tiny hands, the quiet cuddles, the laughter that fills your home. You'll find me between my home studio in Poole, where I create bright, timeless portraits that focus on connection and simplicity, and outdoors chasing Dorset's hidden gems and golden light,  wind in the hair, sandy feet and all the magic that unfolds. Every session is personal, because every story deserves to be told in its own special way.

A baby wearing a mint green tulle dress crawls and poses on a white background in a series of photos.
Testimonials
A sleeping newborn baby wrapped in white lace swaddle blanket rests peacefully against a light background.

Barbs made our newborn session so relaxed and easy. She was so gentle and patient and the photos are absolutely stunning. You can really feel the love in every image.

Charlotte

Dorchester

A group laughs together while sitting on sandy beach dunes during a casual outdoor photoshoot.

We’re not usually comfortable in front of the camera, but Barbs turned it into a fun day out. She captured our family exactly as we are, happy, messy and full of laughter.

The Harris Family

Poole

A maternity photo series showing a pregnant woman in a white dress standing in a vibrant sunflower field at sunset.

I’ll never forget how beautiful Barbs made me feel during my maternity shoot. She’s calm, encouraging and has such an eye for light. The photos are everything I hoped for.

Holly

Bournemouth

Testimonials
A smiling baby wearing a cream colored knit sweater showing joyful expressions in a series of photos.

Our baby was in such a good mood with Barbs, she knew exactly how to make him giggle! The pictures are full of personality and look amazing in our home.

Bonnie

Weymouth

A child in a blue striped dress holds a cupcake with pink frosting and sprinkles, smiling with joy.

Barbs captured our daughter’s birthday perfectly. It was such a fun, colourful session and she somehow caught every cheeky expression. We can’t stop looking at the photos!

Isla

Poole

A family wearing white clothing shares intimate kisses and embraces in a series of tender outdoor portrait photographs.

We loved our outdoor shoot with Barbs. She made it feel effortless, even with the wind and our excitable kids! The photos are so natural and full of joy, pure Dorset magic.

The Clarke Family

Hamworthy

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