vanilla moon photography
Peebles, The Scottish Borders, tweeddale
(48)
Peebles, The Scottish Borders, tweeddale
(48)
NEWBORN AND FAMILY
I’m a mum. I know the love you feel for your children: that overwhelming first cuddle, the way that tiny newborn bundle fits perfectly in the crook of your neck,
the first tooth and the toddler giggles.
There’s so much happening in those early years.
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48 customer reviews
Judy Vickers
Jayne is a lovely photographer and a lovely person!
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David McCurdy
Jayne has taken our family photographs for the past three years and we have never been disappointed. The fun element she brings to her photo shoots helps entertain our little lady and the family portraits, well, they will be treasured art works on display for the rest of our lives. Thank you so much
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Neil Stockton
Jayne photographed our wedding. Her passion and energy is plain to see. We would not hesitate to recommend Vanilla Moon to anyone looking to have a special occasion captured. We’ve no regrets whatsoever.
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Danielle Gallian
We had our wedding day at Cringletie House on the 24th April 2019. Jayne at Vanilla Moon Photography captured our intimate wedding. She was not only professional and thorough whilst capturing our day, she was also so so lovely throughout the lead up to the wedding to the day itself. We couldn’t be more thankful that we booked you and are so excited to receive our finished photographs. Highly recommend! Xx More...
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Lorna Skelly
fantastic experience we will never forget,I found Jayne not just a fantastic photographer,but she had a special way with our wee bundle of joy. im truly blessed to have found Jayne and chris too do our photo shoot,they made an amazing job and will be eternally grateful.something we can cherish for the rest of our lives.Thankyou.x More...
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Jodie Banner
Just got our photographs through from our daughters second shoot with Jayne & we are in love with them. Jayne has the most amazing talent of capturing the most wonderful photographs & manages to capture every precious smile. We can’t wait to capture more memories of Peyton with Vanilla Moon. ❤️ More...
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Joanna Girvan
Could not fault Jayne. Lovely and talented! We will enjoy the beautiful wedding album she produced for a long time to come
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Megan Victoria
Such a lovely experience having pictures taken when my son was five months old.
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Julie Simpson
As always Jayne has done another fantastic job. I always love getting our images back of our kids as they're so well done. Jayne is great with the kids and is very professional. I would highly recommend Vanilla Moon. More...
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Nicola Lawson
Thank you to Vanilla Moon photography who took brilliant pictures of my 2 boys and my 2 nieces. We are so pleased with the pictures! Jayne was so good with the kids and the pictures are just really natural and exactly what we wanted! Thank you Chris and Jayne! More...
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Michael Gillies
Amazing experience with a lovely couple! Couldn’t of had a better welcome. We were made to feel comfortable immediately upon arrival and offered drinks, use of baby bottle warmer and facilities. Very professional service and highly recommend. More...
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Barbara Neil
Jayne and Chris are just so in touch with what real people want! So professional and so intuitive.... but on top of that they are real people who see the dream!
Lovely kind wonderful humans who I’m lucky to have met!!!!! Can not recommend this company enough!
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Sonia Kelly
To begin with with I felt like their worst client as my c section date kept changing! But Chris was fantastic at accommodating our needs.
When we finally met Jayne she was warm, friendly and put as all at ease immediately. She listened to what I liked and also what I didn't like. The shoot lasted about 2 hours and she was incredibly patient with not only my newborn but also my 3 year old son.
Delighted with the whole experience and would not hesitate to recommend vanilla moon!
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Anwen Steel
Absolutely perfect, the shoot was much easier than I thought it would be with two determined toddlers, Jayne wrangled them so well, and ou finished pictures are beautiful and precious, with our wee ones personalities captured wonderfully. Thank you so so much, I'm delighted! More...
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Jo Ro
Wow! I booked a mini shoot and given that I had four children (2 under 3) and three of them were in a bad mood after their flu jab I wasn't holding out much hope. But you would never know from the photos....which were fantastic!! By a mile the best ones I've seen. Jayne was so patient and lovely and she captured our kiddies perfectly! Thankyou so much xxx More...
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Lara Beavon
Highly recommend Jayne. We are absolutely delighted with our sibling shoot photos. Jayne is just fantastic, with the patience of a saint especially when our oldest got a bit grumpy towards the end. Thanks again.
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William Mason
A precious moment caught on film by a photographer with impeccable credentials...quality assured ...
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Shona Goodfellow
Jayne is amazing, so patient and put us all at ease.
We loved every minute of our photo shoot, would recommend Jayne to everyone xx
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Megan Clark
Highly recommend Jayne! I have two children (6 months and 3 years) Jayne was amazing with them! It was a really enjoyable experience for both myself, my partner and my children! Well one of them. Unfortunately my eldest was feeling poorly or a little shy on the day and Jayne has offered to re - try his photoshoot at a later date! Would definitely book again! Lovely woman and a fantastic little studio! Very very pleased with the photos! Xx More...
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Danni Dodds
I have been teaming up with Jayne to do ladies and boudior style makeups for her shoots. When i decided to do a boudior shoot for myself i was amazed at the results. Jayne made me feel completely at ease (even though i was half naked). When i viewed the pictures the week following (which is nice a fast) i was not disapointed. Its amazing how Jayne can capture any shape and size in the best ways! I have had two children and never thought id do something like this! Thank you so much Jayne cant wait to work on the makeup for the next two boudoir shoots next weekend. Best of luck on this new side of your business. Danni xx More...
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Shannon Reidy
The whole experience was fabulous from beginning to end! Jayne is a lovely, lovely lady. Violet's newborn shoot had to be rescheduled due to her being overdue so Jayne actually worked a late evening just to fit us in. The shoot itself was fab, Jayne talked me through the entire process and made sure Violet was safe and comfortable at all times. She was completely amazing with her! The final photos are incredible, I can't recommend Jayne enough! Thank you so much x More...
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Jill Ballantyne
Jayne took our wedding photos and she is fantastic! She is an absolute pleasure to deal with and nothing is too much trouble. We just picked up our wedding album today and are delighted with it. Thanks Jayne! More...
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Jan Margiotta
Jayne took photos of my 4 year old daughter who was instantly relaxed with her. Delighted with the photos. Thank you!
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Nicola Sloan
Jayne is incredible! She photographed my wedding and could think of no one better to have done this for our special day! We had a few unique requests and she took them all in her stride and nothing was ever a hassle. I've only just seen a sneak peek of our photo's and I'm over the moon with them. I can't wait to see the rest in our book we've ordered. I would highly recommend her for any photo needs. Thank you so much again Jayne! xx More...
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Kayleigh Williamson
Really loved the photoshoot.was made to feel welcome and she explained everything she was goin to do
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Lauren Piddock
I had such a great pole photo shoot with Jayne. I was nervous as I've never had a photo shoot before, but she made me feel so comfortable and relaxed, and she gave great advice on how to improve poses so they looked better on camera. I'm super happy with the photos, and only limited the number I bought due to financial constraints! I'll definitely book another shoot with Jayne in the future! More...
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David McGrath
Graham McGrath had the privilege of having a recent photo shoot with Jayne and Chris from Vanilla Moon. To give you an idea of the length that Jayne will go to for the perfect shot she actually climbed onto Chris’s shoulders to get a better angle for the photo, brilliant. The pictures were astounding and really showed off the clothes we picked to their best, a fantastic morning with fantastic results. Thanks again Vanilla Moon Photography. More...
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Claire Kay
So happy with the photos of my newborn baby and 4 year old daughter. Jayne offered a professional service from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble, even photographing Hugo our family dog. I would not hesitate to recommend Jayne and will definitely be back x More...
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Suzy Leitch
Had my first and (so far�) only photoshoot with Jayne-would highly recommend. The shoot was fun from start to finish and any nerves I had quickly left once we started-constantly giving directions to help get the best photos. � A great experience!
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Emily Brown
I think the photos of the three generations of my sister in law and her family are just gorgeous, even the dog looked happy! I can’t imagine how you managed to get such great shots of a large group - we’ll done and thank you. I’m pleased I chose to give you as their Christmas present! More...
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Emma Reid
Vanilla Moon did a commercial shoot of my shop and its products and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. Jayne is both laid-back and professional: nothing is too much trouble! She brought enthusiasm and creativity and was happy to just get on with the task in hand, working round daily shop life with very little impact. Highly recommend! More...
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Suzy Leitch
Had a great photoshoot with Jayne-made the whole experience fun from start to finish with great direction to get the best photos! Would highly recommend :)
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Emma Reid
Highly recommend Vanilla Moon for commercial shoots. Jayne is professional, laid-back and approachable. Enthusiastic and creative, Jayne just cracks on with the task in hand if you need that or she'll take the time to talk through your ideas and vision for your business.
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Debz Hutcheson
I met Jayne a few years back when she did a shoot for me. My partner and I were so nervous as we had never had our photos taken but Jayne made us both feel at ease, time flew in and our nerves soon disappeared and turned to laughter. I have since had several more photos taken by Jayne of my family and my pets (even my cats have visited the studio) and each time the end results are always stunning. I cannot recommend Jayne enough, she is a lovely person who knows her stuff. If I could give more than a 5* review I would. More...
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Carol Sharkey
Jayne has taken photographs of both my children over the last 4 years, amazing photos. Jayne is professional and very patient and nothing is too much trouble. Jayne has taken photos of my children in her studio and outside in the countryside. Jayne knows some beautiful places. More...
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Stuart Kay
So happy with the photos of my newborn baby and 4 year old daughter. Jayne offered a professional service from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble, even photographing Hugo our family dog. I would not hesitate to recommend Jayne and will definitely be back x More...
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Paul Emsley
Jayne did a photo shoot for our engagement. She was professional, fun and an absolute joy to have as our photographer. The resulting pictures were amazing!
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Jan Ramsay
Jayne took the photographs for my Surprise 60th birthday party. I could not be more happy with the result. Lots of candid and formal pictures which brought all the memories of the occasion back for me. Very professional. Would definitely recommend. More...
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Kenia
Jayne was such a natural with Charlie when we took him for his newborn photo shoot, days old! She made us all feel at ease and Charlie was so comfy, he snoozed enough for her to get some great shots! We were so pleased with our newborn photo shoot, we took Charlie to Jayne again for his 1st birthday. Once again, Jayne was patient, creative and good at getting Charlie to smile! We absolutely loved the photos. I would highly recommend Vanilla Moon Photography for capturing those precious, fleeting moments! More...
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Thank you so much for your lovely review!! It was a privilege to capture these moments for you and Charlie was a delight to photograph!! Hope to see you all again soon! XX
Sue Sutherland
Jayne made our photo shoot so much fun and was very patient. Absolutely delighted with the photos. Thank you.
Gordon Sutherland
We had an amazing shoot on Saturday morning with Jayne. The pictures look fantastic and I've no idea how we are going to pick the ones we want! I would recommend Jayne to anyone she was great with our 2 year old daughter and very patient with us all!! Thanks again Jayne. More...
Reply from vanilla moon photography
You are very welcome, Gordon! Any time! I really enjoyed the shoot :) Thank you so much for your lovely review!
Laura cox
Amazing service and amazing photos , would highly recommend vanilla moon photography to everyone
Robyn Finney
Jayne was absolutely brill. She made us feel so relaxed, and captured great images. We were so pleased with the results. And she was so good with Calvin. She knows really well how to work with children and capture them at their best. Would definitely use her again, and have already recommended her to others. More...
liesa
I had photos done of my daughter when she was 6 months old and the photos were excellent, very natural and jayne was excellent with my daughter. Recently i had some more photos taken and also a family portrait, they were all very good and hard to pick. The setting of the studio was very relaxed and comfort able and jayne has great patience to ensure the highest quality photographs, would recommend highly More...
Danni
Jayne from Vanilla Moon is absolutely wonderful. The patience of a saint! She took pics of my two boys (even after one of them fell in a burn! ) and the pictures are outstanding. We have booked her to do our wedding photography! Can't wait! More...
Catherine Matthews
Thank you so much Jayne for our amazing wedding photographs, you have taken fantastic pictures of our special day. You are a very talented photographer and we would definitely recommend you.
Catherine Scanlan
What a fantastic photo shoot. Thank you Jayne for being so good and getting some amazing pictures. I was dreading the experience as I hate my picture taken but you put us at ease and got some fantastic shots. Five star rating for your hard work. Thank you so much from Emily and I x More...
Emily and Tian
"So so so excited to get your photos... you made my heart skip a beat seeing them.. they're amazing and honestly they blew me away! ! You were such a blessing to us and we are so over the moon we had you as our photographer" More...
What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
As a professional photographer I think the most important aspect to great photos is building up a good raport between you and your clients. That way you get the most natural looking, beautiful images that you will want to treasure forever. I particularly love photographing children and I don't mind acting crazy behind the camera in order to get that perfect shot! I pride myself on being able to get along with people and help make them feel at ease and I believe that shows in my work.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
I think it is important to know exactly what a client expects from their shoot. Whether they want natural outdoor photography or fine art studio photography. Both disciplines are beautiful and I love to shoot both styles - for some clients one style may suit more than the other or a client may have a set idea on what they want. To get the right images is the most important aspect of the services I provide as a photographer. I want my clients to treasure their images for years to come, to feel pride and love each time they look at them. Good photography is something that lasts a lifetime. I also like to be sure the package a client chooses is right. I offer many options and also can personalise packages so each client is getting the most out of their shoot. I like to chat to each client before our session and go over their needs, expectations, budget and above all the type of images they want to see on their wall.
What do you love most about your job?
I love meeting people. My job allows me to build new friendships and continue existing ones as I am often asked back to photograph children as they grow. This is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work. It is truly a privilege to see a family blossom and be with them to capture each milestone :)
What inspired you to start your own business?
I have been a photographer for over two decades. I decided to go it alone after having my own children and realising what an important and brief time it is in people's lives. Photographs have the power to freeze time, capture a moment forever. Little ones grow so fast and I wanted to help preserve those memories and milestones for parents, like myself, through the power of photography.
Why should our clients choose you?
I put my heart and soul into each and every shoot that I do. I only finish shooting when I know that I have taken a variety of show-stopping images you will want to adorn your walls, albums or desktops. I take pride in offering a well presented selection of images in which my clients can choose from in the comfort of their own home, without feeling under pressure. My expertise are with you from the moment you choose me to be your photographer, through to the final edits, printing and beyond. Every session is personal to me and I want my clients not only to take away a great set of images, but to have had an amazing experience that they will remember.
Portrait photographer
I’m a mum. I know the love you feel for your children: that overwhelming first cuddle, the way that tiny newborn bundle fits perfectly in the crook of your neck,
the first tooth and the toddler giggles.
There’s so much happening in those early years. So many changes as they grow.
Blink and you’ll miss those fleeting moments – a special glance between siblings, the first birthday cake, the wobbly first steps.
You know your children best, so we work hand in hand, whether that’s in your own surroundings, a place you love or my homely purpose built studio.
For children with energy to burn, I love to venture outdoors, where Mother Nature combines with the delights of motherhood
to provide a natural backdrop to pictures you’ll adore forever.
My years of professional experience working at a fast pace and with top technology at my fingertips means I can capture those perfect moments before little ones’ energy fades.
Creating pictures today that will make you smile for years to come.
Wedding photographer
It’s the biggest day of your lives, when everyone’s eyes are on you.
That was me recently - I was a bride too.
So I know how it passes by in a blur.
That’s why capturing it all, to reflect on time and again, is so important.
The romance, the laughs, the stolen glances and the solemn moments. The soft colours of the flowers, a tiny detail on a dress…
I also know you need space to enjoy your day. It’s your wedding, after all.
I love to come up with fresh ideas to make your wedding photographs unique and special to you both.
My years of working as a photographer and editor for major newspapers means I know what makes a show-stopping, eye catching, once in a lifetime shot.
It's your big day. Together we'll make it even more memorable.
Press and Marketing
Breaking into the world of photojournalism is tough.
You need an eye for a front page picture, the ability to produce great results quickly every time, under the greatest pressure.
Above all, you need the ability to connect with the people in front of the camera and on the sidelines.
For more than 20 years I worked with some of the UK’s biggest newspapers. My pictures
have appeared in the Scotsman, Scotland on Sunday, the Daily Mail, the Daily Telegraph, the Guardian and the New York Times.
I’ve photographed royal visits and terror incidents, everything from the funeral of the Queen Mother to London Fashion Week.
In Malawi, I witnessed the remarkable work of Water Aid and saw the harsh reality of life for the world’s most vulnerable children. Amid poverty and despair, we still managed to smile together for images that are among the ones I cherish most.
Now based in the Scottish Borders, I’m ideally placed to meet clients’ needs across Scotland and the north of England.
Whether it’s a PR shot for your business, a marketing brochure, a fast turnaround for a busy picture desk, I can help.
Boudoir Photography
I love how photography can make someone feel special. That is so true of my boudoir shoots too. Ladies are made to feel a million dollars - a make-up session, outfit changes and a variety of sassy photographs to look back on for years to come. Book one for yourself or as a present for that special man in your life!
