Hello! I’m Gemma, the photographer behind Fior Photography. I am passionate about photography and how it allows us to create keepsakes of precious moments, important connections, and the journeys we have made. I want to share a little on where Fior began, and why this work means so much to me.
My journey with photography began in 2011, not in a studio or with clients – but at home, with my children. I had always appreciated good quality, artistic photographs, and I wanted to be able to capture the everyday, fleeting moments of my own boys’ childhoods. This sparked a creativity in me that felt grounding and purposeful.
Photography became a way of slowing down time, of noticing the beauty in the chaos (there was a lot of chaos!) and holding on to those childhood stories that were so precious to me.
This hobby grew into a business with my cousin, Suzanne, and before we knew it, we were capturing other people’s stories – newborns, families, and even weddings, which took us all the way to Italy!
However, in 2019, I stepped back from photography to focus on my family and my career in education (COVID and the lockdowns intensified this break). My background is in psychology, and for over 16 years I’ve worked with children who have additional support needs – work that has deeply shaped the way I see people, emotion, and connection.
Photography never really left me, though. Slowly but surely, I found myself returning to what drives and inspires me.
When it came to relaunching my photography journey, I knew I wanted to do it with intention.
The name Fior means true or authentic in Scottish Gaelic – and that felt exactly right.
Fior Photography is grounded in honesty, connection, and strength. I’m not interested in forced smiles or perfect poses. I care about the in-between moments – the way someone holds their child, the quiet pride in a business owner’s eyes, or the grit in an athlete’s stance. Real stories, beautifully told.
What I offer now feels deeper than just photos. It’s about creating a space where people feel seen. Whether I’m working with a family, a fitness client, or someone building their brand, I bring a calm, intuitive approach.
I use light, movement, and emotion to tell your story with care.
My psychology background gives me a unique perspective: I’m drawn to strength, vulnerability, and the beauty of being real.
Every session is an invitation to pause, connect, and celebrate your life as it is – not just how it looks on the surface.
Fior Photography is growing with me. I’m excited to be offering fitness, family, headshot, branding and wedding photography – each session designed to honour the journey you’re on. This new chapter is about doing the work that feels aligned, meaningful, and deeply human.
If any of this resonates with you — if you’re looking for images that reflect your truth — I’d love to hear from you.