In November 2022 I was approached by a producer for Mtv Teen Mum UK asking if I would like to be involved in a new programme being filmed amd featuring Teen Mum Whitney and her baby boy from Portsmouth.

With many years of experience in my previous job role with the NHS as a teenage pregnancy outreach worker and a passion for supporting young mothers of course I said “Yes” and jumped at the opportunity.

The producer liased with me and gave me some briefing ahead of the day telling me a little about teenage Mum Whitney and her little boy.

On the day I headed over to my photography studio to set it up for the session on the day of the filming

Later Whitneys Mum arrived with baby E and her son .

Whitney followed along with the film crew.

It was exciting but awkward in places having so many people in my small and compact studio was ‘tricky’ to navigate but I did my best in the circumstances and I was so happy that Whitney was over the moon with her images.

It was also a special bonding experience for both her and her Mum whilst exploring different parenting styles.

I hope you love the images as much as I do and wish Whitney and her family the very best for the future.