Many people already know the face behind Dinky Days, the photographer that adores to create beautiful photographs of your wonderful families.
But for those that are new here, I’m Aimee!

I have been running this wonderful venture called Dinky Days for 6 years now (January 2019).

I’m the daughter of a photographer, the cousin of a photographer and the niece of a photographer. All round, it’s in the blood.
It was meant to be, really.

You’ll usually see me bare faced, hair up, and excited raring to go ahead with your session here. Whether it’s a Maternity, Newborn, Family session and more. I have excitement for every one.

I’m originally from Kent, but moved to Essex at age 22 when I married my Husband.
That’s 9 years ago now, and I couldn’t be happier. It’s always great to turn a new page in life.

Growing up around photography, it became the norm for me. We were always being photographed by my Dad just in general life, or on the amazing wicker chair that I remember so fondly.
We have so many printed photographs from from Dad, and I still love going through them now. My Dad will always have a new set that I’d never seen before, and just pull them out when I pop to their house.

I received my first camera in 2012. I was saving for my first DLSR, but my husband surprised me on my 25th Birthday with one. I did not expect that, but it is so appreciated.
Who knew that that gift would start my journey into the best career I could have ever chosen?
I really couldn’t imagine doing anything else. Seeing you all, meeting so many incredible families, creating all those amazing memories is what I strive for every single day.

Aside from being a photographer, I’m also a Wife to an epic man and a Mummy to three beautiful boys.
Three incredibly photogenic boys, who love nothing more than to pose for me… nope, that’s a huge fib! But chocolate, video games and park visits are a fab bribe 😉
With the faces they have, it would be wrong of me not to take their portraits for the world to see, surely? Well, even its just for me.

I have my studio at home, I had a room converted shortly after we moved in so that I could always be close to my children, but able to work whenever too.
Many don’t realise that the studio is based where I live, but it is and it works so perfectly. Your children seem to feel more relaxed faster, and this can only be a good thing when coming into a new environment.

You’ll find when you arrive here for your session, it’s a very welcoming environment. If my children are around when your photoshoot is booked, they’ll make sure to hello, they love meeting all the new people that come by.

I have this real urge to make sure that you, the parents exist in photos. I don’t have a Family portrait of my family and I, which is something I really wish we had. I don’t want you to feel like that, so you’ll find me always asking you to make sure we get at least one photo with you all in. There’s a reason for my madness haha. I know you won’t always feel comfortable or at your best, but your children won’t see that. They’ll look back at these photos and say ‘That’s my mum, thats my dad’ and feel nothing but pride and love.

I often get asked if I photograph weddings. The 99% answer to that is no. I will photograph the odd wedding for a friend (very very few), and that’s it.
But its not something I’d advertise on my Facebook. 

I prefer to not be a Jack of all trades, I am certainly a specialist of Families. That’s where my heart lays and that’s where it will always be.

I never studied photography at school, I didn’t go to college to study it either. I have always adored being creative, I’m always darting about wanting to create something special.
Art was my favourite subject at school, and all these years later that makes sense.

Who knew this little face would grow up to photograph your little faces!

I guess as it was always a part of my life, it was meant to be. I couldn’t be happier about that.

This doesn’t mean I haven’t been trained immensely though.
Over the years, I have trained with some of the UKs best photographers, and together, that has helped carve me into the photographer I am today. My style I have grown into, and I feel it’s one that is recognised.

I am trained in First Aid, lighting, newborn posing, and most importantly I’m trained in newborn safety. There is nothing more important to you than knowing your baby is safe. You need to know you can trust your photographer with the most precious part of your life. I’m so pleased to be that person.

I adore to create timeless photos. One of my favourite things is when you return for your viewing and I see your faces light up when you view your gallery.
Yep, that’s me, the mushy, cheesy one who adores to see others happy. I mean, who doesn’t want to see others smiling? Crazy people. thats who!

So, that’s me! Warts and all… but we have photoshop for that 😉

Now, ready to meet me in person? I’d love to have you and your family in the studio here, it would be great to be your photographer.
Let’s create those photographs your children will look back on in years to come.

Book today by simply clicking here and I’ll be right with you. See you soon!