Thank you for being here.â¨To everyone whoâs stuck with me since the very beginning of my creative journey â long before I stepped fully into photography â I appreciate you more than you know.
And to all my lovely clients, thank you for your patience, your support, and for coming back to me time and time again. It means the world that you believe in my work.
Starting a photography business isnât easy, especially while raising two little ones and juggling everything that comes with not having much time. But here I am, still creating, still learning, still growing.
Iâm Grace Croune â and this is me.
#thanksforeverything
Happy birthday to my favourite person in the world, my muse, my fight, my fan number one, my supporter and also my worse headache! ( personality crash you know?) and as some people say: mini me!
Without her I wouldnât be here today.
You made it to 9! â¤ď¸
Photo session a few weeks ago in a rapeseed field.
#kidsphotography #rapeseedfield #kidsportraits #hampshirephotography #hampshireflowers
Throwback to photographing this beautiful family, @pam_and_pickle , at a workshop with the amazing @ninamacephotography . It was a while ago now, but I gained valuable skills and met such an inspiring group of photographers.
#familyphotographerhampshire
#hampshirephotography
#womenphotographerscommunity
#familyphotoshoot
#winchesterphotographer
Spring days behind the lens:
Started the morning slow, green tea in hand and scrolling through Pinterest for a bit of inspiration â soft light, fresh tones, that effortless spring feel. Once Iâve got a vision in mind, itâs straight into prep mode: batteries charged, lenses cleaned, memory cards cleared⌠all the little rituals before heading out.
Next up, location scouting. Spring always brings the best surprises â blossoms, fresh greens, and that golden light that just hits differently this time of year. Then itâs onto the shoot itself, chasing light, adjusting on the go, capturing those in-between moments that often turn out to be the best ones.
Back home, the day doesnât end there. Editing is where it all comes together â refining colours, enhancing the mood, and bringing the story to life.
From start to finish, itâs a process I never get tired of.
Iâm shooting Bluebells next week on this same field. Message me for more info!
#storytellingportraits
#hampshirebluebells
#blossomportraits
#springdays
Bluebell season = dreamy photos⌠and a tiny bit of chaos?
After plenty of shoots, here are 3 things I always tell my clients:
- Outfit colours matter more than you think â soft neutrals & pastels let the bluebells do their thing
- Snacks are your secret weapon â happy little ones = natural smiles
- Always bring a spare outfit⌠because mud will happen
A little prep, and you get those effortless, magical moments (with far less stress!)
Mum photographers: I see you!
The women who pour their hearts into their work while also being mums, partners, carers and providers. The ones editing late at night after little ones are asleep, juggling school runs with client galleries, giving their creativity to the world while giving their whole hearts to their children. And to the single mums doing it all, your strength is nothing short of extraordinary. I truly admire you. You are superheroes đŚ¸ââď¸đŞđť
Being a mum is also where my own photography journey began. It started with a simple desire to hold onto the fleeting moments with my children (the quiet cuddles, the laughter, the love that fills the everyday). Picking up my camera to capture those memories slowly became something more, and today I have the privilege of doing the same for other families.
Because the bond between a mum and her children is one of the most powerful and beautiful things there is. And without mums, none of us would be here.
Happy Motherâs Day!!
#motherhoodthroughmylens
If Eat, Pray, Love taught us anything, itâs that sometimes you have to strip everything back to discover who(and wha)you really want to be.
This winter, Iâve been âeatingâ up the quiet, âprayingâ (metaphorically, anyway!) for some creative direction, and finally âlovingâ the idea of niching down my photography business. Itâs been a season of growth, even if it looked like stillness from the outside.
Spring is coming, and with it, the magic of Motherâs Day. Iâve been busy behind the lens with these portraits of mums and their children, and honestly? Itâs been the perfect reminder of why I started this in the first place. There is so much love in these frames.
If youâre looking to freeze a little bit of that magic for yourselves, I have a few spaces left for next weekâs mini sessions. Letâs celebrate the beautiful, everyday love.
#HampshirePhotographer #EastleighMums #MummyAndMe #MothersDayMiniSessions #SpringPhotoshoot
âve been feeling really grateful lately for the journey my photography business has taken me. Iâve been lucky enough to work across such a wide variety of projects, and it honestly means so much to me.
While my main niches are branding and family photography â and more recently, weddings â I also love being able to offer so much more. From newborn and maternity sessions to seasonal mini shoots, pets, and even charity work, every job brings its own story and purpose.
Some of the most meaningful work Iâve done has been through my collaborations with @disabledpeoplesvoice , and Iâm so proud to be part of something that gives back and creates real impact.
Feeling thankful, inspired, and really excited to see what this year has in store!
Lately itâs been a bit wedding-heavy on here (and honestly⌠fair enough), but just a little reminder that weddings arenât the only thing I do. I also photograph families, branding, pets, newborns and seasonal minis â and Iâm always open to other ideas if youâve got something in mind .
Iâd love to know what you actually enjoy seeing on here though. More behind the scenes? More finished shoots? And do you prefer scrolling through carousels, watching reels, proper videos or just stories popping up?
Tell me in the comments â Iâm listening đ
I did this work as second photographer the wedding of L&M. Hands down to, undoubtedly, one of my favourite wedding photographers in Hampshire. Thanks @hsphotography_newforest for giving me the opportunity to work with you đđđ
Workflow is never as we want it, right?
Between a main job, family, and all the everyday stuff that fills the week, photography has to squeeze into whatever time is left.
Itâs not always easy, and progress definitely isnât linear.
Some weeks thereâs momentum, other weeks itâs just showing up tired and doing what you can.
But this matters to me. I keep turning up, keep trying, and keep building â because photography isnât just something I enjoy, itâs a personal and professional goal I really want to see through. Even if it takes longer than planned.
#bridephotography
~The fantastic team suppliers~
Venue:Â @rhinefieldhousehotel
Coordinator: @hsphotography_newforest  Â
Cakes:Â @elmsleighcakes1 Â
Flowers:Â @corbinsfloristltd Â
Dresses:Â @Avalouisebridal Â
Shoes:Â @di_hassall Â
Stylist:Â @Luxuryhireco Â
Stationary:Â @alisonjanecalligraphy Â
Hair & Makeup:Â christchurchbridalhairmakeupÂ
Jewellery:Â @thelucky6pence
Bride model: Lisa Jones @_karlosjones
This year has been one of deep self-reflection for my photography.
Of slowing down. Of questioning. Of finding my way back to why I started.
And the truth is: it has always been because of them.
Becoming their mum is what gave me the courage to take photography seriously. To see beauty in the everyday. To document love, connection and fleeting moments before theyâre gone.
I wouldnât be here without my children.
They are my reason, my inspiration, my why.
For now, Iâm still holding onto the magic of the Christmas holidays (fully present, exactly where Iâm meant to be)
Iâll be back in January, with a full heart and new energy.
See you in 2026
Thanks @weddingstorytellerco for the videođĽ°
Every Christmas I love picking up my camera and photographing my children. Life slows down a little, I get more time with them, and it feels like the perfect moment to pause and document the small, special things.
This year was extra special, capturing them posting their letters to Santa. The excitement, the belief, the magic â it might be the last Christmas where they both share that same wonder about Santa, which makes these moments even more precious to me.
This image was inspired by @meg_nlo and her wonderful Christmas family photos
So grateful to be able to hold on to memories like these!
Now is time for rest and quality family time.
Merry Christmas!
ÂĄFeliz Navidad!
#LettersToSanta
#royalmailpostbox
