Meet your Photographer

 

Hello, I'm Gilly!

 

Black and white photo of a smiling woman sitting in tall grass holding a vintage camera outdoors.

 

A mum of two little girls, and the face behind Pickle & Co. Creative. The name comes from my eldest daughter’s nickname, Pickle, and has been with me since 2022, when I was running my own marketing and graphic design business.


I’ve always been a creative at heart, and photography has been something I’ve loved for a long time. As a teenager, I had a little stash of film cameras that I’d collected through various eBay bidding wars, but it wasn’t until five months into parental leave with my second little love that I decided to really give photography a go.


I invested in a photography course and started learning manual and film photography properly. I fell in love with it pretty quickly - especially the fact that I could use it to capture the unique stories of families, while also getting to play around with creative ideas and concepts. Naturally, I dove in head-first.


These days, my work is all about warm, nostalgic storytelling imagery that feels timeless and natural. I love capturing families and motherhood in a way that feels honest and heartfelt, with all the little moments and connections that make your story yours.

 

Two people in casual clothing share an intimate moment while sitting together on a bed with white linens.
A group in white clothing walks together through a tree-lined path in a peaceful forest setting.

My Style


If you're after perfectly posed photos, I'm probably not your person - and that's completely okay. My sessions are built around connection and genuine moments. Rather than following a rigid shot list, I gently guide you while leaving space for your personalities, relationships, and the little moments that naturally unfold.


I love building sessions around the things that make your story uniquely yours. Whether that's slow Sunday pancakes at home, collecting shells at your favourite beach, wandering through fields with your horses, or simply embracing the beautiful chaos of this season of life, those personal touches are what bring your gallery to life.


No two sessions are ever the same because no two families are the same. Every story is personal, and I'm here to listen, collaborate, and help you capture this chapter in a way that feels true, meaningful, and timeless.

Facts about me

Where I'm from
The UK! Scotland is home, but I grew up in England before moving to Melbourne
I'm obsessed with
Nothing beats a British Christmas
Favourite place

 

Scotland and Turks & Caicos
A woman holding a baby and basket stands in a sunny meadow while a young girl in a red dress photographs with a camera.
family life
Our little house is full of life with two girls and two border collies
my Hobbies
Gardening, travelling, being in nature, and arts & crafts with my eldest daughter
Favourite Food
Give me a cheese board any day
Three people lying on grass in casual summer clothing relaxing outdoors on a sunny day.

 

 

"You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have"

 

- OSCAR WILDE

 

Family sits together at a wooden dining table near a window with blue artwork on the wall in a bright room.
A series of four black and white photos showing someone drinking from a coffee mug while sitting on a couch.

Are you ready to capture some memories?