Hey, I'm Cybelle

I'm so happy you're here

Woman with curly hair and pink glasses sits cross-legged on a rug wearing colorful pants, with a Canon camera nearby.

I've been documenting life for as long as I can remember.

As a kid, my niece and I grew up more like sisters, and I was always the one with a camera, filming our routines, our hair, our fashion, our everything. There are more than a few cassette tapes floating around with our recordings on them. Looking back, I think that's where it all began, this deep love of capturing moments exactly as they are, not as they *should* be.

Documentary photography, to me, is one of the most honest and precious things in the world. It doesn't discriminate. It doesn't decide what's beautiful and what isn't. It simply takes a record - a look, an action, an in-between moment that nobody else thought to notice. I understand that can feel confronting for some people, and I'll be the first to admit that my approach isn't for everyone. But I do encourage everyone to experience at least one documentary session in their lifetime - because there is something truly powerful about seeing yourself the way others see you.

We are so critical of our own faces and bodies - women especially ( thanks patriarchy), that we forget our looks are actually the least interesting thing about us. What makes you magnetic is what you're doing, how you're moving, the way you laugh, the way you love the people around you. That's what I'm here to capture.

Away from the camera, I'm an introverted extrovert - I love people deeply but recharge best at home. I'm a mum to two beautiful kids, a passionate (if slightly frustrated) gardener working with what a rental garden allows, and someone who runs entirely on coffee, chocolate, and good company. I believe strongly in inclusion and use whatever platform I have to advocate for it.

Photography has always felt precious to me — like freezing an absolute second in time and holding onto it forever. We never know what the future holds, or who we might one day lose. In a world increasingly shaped by AI and curated perfection, documentary photography keeps things beautifully, stubbornly real. And that will always be worth fighting for.

Cybelle x

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"I knew I wanted to work with Cybelle for my personal brand shoot the moment I saw her documentary photography. Building a new business that works one-to-one with clients I had no desire to put my face out there but quickly learned that people want to see you and what you do.

Booking the session ended up being one of the best decisions I’ve made for my business.

Cybelle documented a full day of styling across multiple locations. I still don’t know how she manages to be both quietly present and deeply reassuring at the same time, but she does. I was able to focus completely on my work while she captured it unfolding.

The preparation was thoughtful and thorough. The pre-session forms and one:one consultation meant I arrived clear and ready. The final images are tender, intelligent and full of life. She captured moments I didn’t even realise I needed.

I now have a gallery that genuinely reflects the depth of my work and the brand I’m building. If you want to be photographed in a way that feels honest, strategic and actually like you, I couldn’t recommend Cybelle highly enough."

anna sved

"Cybelle did a beautiful family shoot for us and it was a really positive experience (despite feeling quite anxious about it before!) She was super flexible due to lots of date changes in and out of lockdown. On the day she was great with my two kids and put me and my husband at ease too. We are so thrilled with the photos - such lovely, natural shots of us at home and out and about. Highly recommend!"

Penny france

"Cybelle you are a like a little photography ninja - I can’t believe all the beautiful shots you captured when I didn’t even realise you were there. Such beautiful candid shots, just the way we wanted our wedding to be captured. We cannot thankyou enough!"