Motherhood Mini Photography Session in the Blossom

Friday 8th May 2026

Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0RR

A fern illustration found on Claire Lacey Photography's website. Claire loves to capture clients amongst the ferns at Riverhill or Knole Park
A woman holding a baby in front of a large blooming white flower rhoderdendrum bush with the caption 'Motherhood Mini Session in the Blossom at Riverhill Himalayan Garden, Sevenoaks in the spring.

What is Motherhood photography?

It aims to celebrate the moments and emotions of your journey as a mother; including the anticipation of birth, the arrival of a child, the connection with your child/ren.

Join Claire for a motherhood photography session that celebrates you and any little one/s in the stunning blossom and spring blooms this spring at Riverhill Himalayan Gardens.

The picturesque backdrop is an ideal setting for some treasured images, whether it is just you, to document your pregnancy or the love for your little one/s.

Each session is 15 minutes, allowing you time to get comfortable in front of the camera to capture some beautiful memories of this time

✷ a ‘Style and what to prepare guide’ for advice on what to wear and what to expect on the day

your own Private, easy to use viewing gallery with 10+ images from your session

your choice of 1 hand-edited high resolution image for you to download, print and share with loved ones

✷ the opportunity to purchase additional digital images, seasonal cards, calendars, bespoke fine art albums, prints and wall art.

Please note: that entrance to Riverhill entry is NOT included in the Session price. On arrival at the ticket office, please have your season ticket or be ready purchase entrance tickets.

After the session, you can then spend the rest of the day in the gardens. For entry Prices to Riverhill click here.

What does a mini session include?

Special mini session price £30


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Got a question about the mini sessions - read on…

 

What photos will I get from our mini session?

pictures of you enjoying the spring blossom, emotive little moments and portraits of you with any child/ren having fun and playing together amongst the flowers

portraits of any child/ren, showing thier personalities

KINDLY Note: the blooms and their colours vary each season - I’ll send you a little colour update before your session, to help with outfit planning

 

Other things to know:

  • This is a motherhood session so it is all about you - whether it’s just you and your glorious bump or any child/ren.

    Please note, as sessions are short they are not suitable for baby's under four months old.

    For sessions for newborns under four months, I like to allow plenty of time for milk breaks and changes etc.

    Please kindly get in touch to discuss booking a session for an alternative time by emailing info@clairelaceyphotography.com

  • Yes, you’ll need to pay the admission price unless you are already a season ticket holder - ticket information can be found here

    Before and after your shoot has taken place, you are free to enjoy the gardens, adventure playground, maze and cafe until it closes at 5pm.

    Find out about all Riverhill has to offer here.

  • I love keeping a keen eye on the weather, so if it is looking inevitable that heavy rain will be making an appearance,

    I’ll contact you by 8pm the evening before your mini session to postpone your shoot and contact you to arrange an alternative day.

    If a date cannot be found either:

    • you can use your session fee towards a session - family, newborn, maternity or mini session before the end of calendar year 2026.

    • You’ll be offered a refund - please allow up to 10 working days for refund through my payment system

  • We only have 15 minutes together and unfortunately there won’t be time for full costume changes. However if you come dressed in a coat/ knitwear and want to remove a layer to get a different look that is totally fine.

    However if you are looking for a session where you can have completely outfit changes, then one of my other longer session offerings may be for you. You can find details here.

  • Riverhill is multi-terrain garden so access varies across the site.

    The location for the photography session is down six steps, along a gravel walkway and onto the lawn.

    It is recommended that if you have a baby buggy, to leave it at the Ticket Office during the session and use a carrier/ sling to walk the 4 minutes to the shoot location.

    For full accessibility information visit the Safety & Accessibility page or contact me at info@clairelaceyphotography.com

    As I’m always happy to discuss any requirements and alternative locations for the session within the grounds.

  • The £25 session fee is non-refundable, unless someone else is able to take your slot. However the fee is transferable to a friend (just let me know who) or towards either a future photography mini session or maternity, newborn, family or branding session with Claire Lacey Photography.

    Please kindly let Claire know at the earliest opportunity if you can not make it at least 24 hours before, so your slot can be offered to someone else by emailing info@clairelaceyphotography.com.

  • After the shoot, Claire will hand edit your images and send you a link to your own secure private gallery, which will contain a mix of colour and black & white images.

    As part of your session fee, you'll be able to choose 1 high resolution image to download and print as you wish.

    Plus you'll have the opportunity to own additional digital images at £18 each or £149 for all the images in your gallery. Along with other print items and wall art that you can find in your gallery

  • Riverhill is located on the outskirts of Sevenoaks and can be found on Google Maps here.

I’m ready to book…

I’ve got another question…

I’d love to chat more, either email info@clairelaceyphotography.com or fill out my contact form

Kind Words & Love Letters

“We had a wonderful time at Riverhill when the rhododendrons were in full bloom, it is such a special spot and beautiful backdrop to capture moments together. Claire got some lovely memories with my baby and eldest which was so special. Claire was brilliant at directing and captivating his attention to get the most beautiful photos.

Claire is so talented at getting the most beautiful photos and fantastic with the children”

—Laura, Sevenoaks

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