Hi, I'm Hannah
A lifestyle photographer and creative based in Northamptonshire.I’m drawn to quiet details and real emotion, those in-between moments that tell a story. Whether I'm photographing a family at home, a brand on location, or the countryside in golden light, my aim is always the same — to capture something true, beautiful, and full of warmth.
Brand & Creative
Photography and Videography
Soft, authentic photography for small businesses, makers, and creatives who want imagery that feels like them.
Lifestyle & Travel
Photography
Stories told through natural light, colour and texture — from English gardens to faraway adventures
Family & Portrait
Photography
Joyful, heartfelt images that celebrate connection, love, and the little things you’ll never want to forget
Learn With Me
Let’s get inspired and take photosI love helping others fall in love with photography too.
Whether you’re a small business owner learning to capture your own products, or an aspiring photographer wanting to master your camera and editing — I offer friendly, one-to-one mentoring sessions and online classes to help you grow in confidence.
From the Journal
Blog Highlights
Stories from behind the lens — exploring photography, travel, and creative living.
Côte d’Opale, Picardy and Normandy Coasts In late October we took the ferry over to Northern France, and set off on a trip down the coastline. From Calais to Honfleur – as much as we could in between! I love taking the ferry, it…
From Calais To Honfleur
Shooting in raw was one of those things that I didn’t even know was a thing for the first year I was taking photos. Eventually I went on a portrait photography course and the tutor switched my camera into raw there and then. When…
Why Shoot In Raw?
I can’t take you on a new adventure right now, so I thought I share my memories with you instead. Hopefully a virtual wander around these crystal clear lakes in Slovenia might offer a…
Slovenia - A Photo Journal
My hotel stays featured in this blog were complementary, but the rest of the trip was paid for and organised by myself. All opinions are my own Iceland has been top of my photography…
Four Days in iceland
A weekend in Bruges – a paid collaboration with P&O Ferries My childhood summers usually began the same way – I’d get home from school on the last day of term and my Dad…
A WEEKEND IN BRUGE - With p&o ferries
Here are just a few of the brands I have loved working with
Here are just a few of the brands I have loved working with
Brand Collaborations / Testimonials
Hannah BirtwistleI create natural, authentic brand photography that helps businesses tell their story beautifully, from creative portraits and workspace scenes to styled product photography. Whether you need fresh visuals for your website, social media or marketing, I’ll capture your work in a way that feels genuine and true to you.
Kind words from clients
“Thank you so much for such beautiful photos! We couldn't be happier with them, Rome's got quite emotional seeing them. Your style and patience were everything we hoped for. Look forward to meeting you again when Luna is a little older! I'll be sure to recommend anyone who's looking for some photos.”
James & Romany, Newborn shoot
Kind words from clients
“Oh these are gorgeous! We are so pleased with them.
Thank you so much!
Thank you again for capturing these precious photos of our boys.”
Nicola, Newborn shoot
Kind words from clients
“Thank you so much for your advice and help yesterday. I have renewed enthusiasm and confidence about how I can improve my photography! Looking forward to many hours of playing with new kit!”
Kath, 1-to-1 mentoring
Kind words from clients
"Hi Hannah,
I bought some courses from the IPhone academy last year I have also your course about Instagram. I thought this is the time to watch it and must say I am very impressed and glad with the good tips you give. Thank you for the inspiration and I will keep following you with two accounts!"
Alice, Online Course Participant
Kind words from clients
"I absolutely loved your beautiful course! Thank you so so much!
It actually gave me hope &
inspiration for using Instagram again
..... I have been feeling so
disillusioned with how it's changed & also the recent bombardment by Meta ai, which I find so intrusive."
Carol, Online Course Participant
Kind words from clients
"I just took your course on iPhone photography, I'm now half away.
Love humble aproach to it. Great insights I will change around my strategy. Thanks"
Meena, Online Course Participant
Kind words from clients
"I just finished your Instagram course today and learned so much! So appreciate all the tips. I've always strived to keep my feed aesthetic but haven't quite nailed down what that looks like for me. Now I have some great ideas! P.S. the place you filmed in makes me want to travel back to France and experience more of the country outside of Paris!"
Kind words from clients
"Hello Hannah,
Just wanted to reach out and say hello as l've been completing your fabulous Instagram course. It's brilliant and I'm so thankful to Tim for allowing me to do it. You're so inspiring, I'm learning so much and I love listening to you. X"
Jenny, Online Course Participant
Kind words from clients
"Just finished the course today! So much great information and inspiration, love how passionate you are. And beautifully filmed. I highly recommend it... many thanks!"
Kind words from clients
"I just took your course on iPhone photography, I'm now half away.
Love humble aproach to it. Great insights I will change around my strategy. Thanks"
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