Surrey Family Photographer | Family Photo Session in Sussex
A Family Photo Session in Sussex
I love looking back at this family photoshoot from only a month and a half ago. It feels like forever ago, when days were sunny and warm. There haven’t been many days like these this year; it feels too soon for winter to come.
A garden family photoshoot
The family photo session took place in Sussex, at the family home. We started the shoot in the garden, and followed the little girl’s lead, who was happy to have a little play and cuddle on the picnic blanket. This setup worked really nicely for family portraits. The family was able to interact, play, read books and cuddle which made for candid shots, the ones I strive to capture for my clients.
Custom Family Photography
Every family photo shoot is different, and this one required a short nap break. The little girl got really tired half way into the shoot and really wasn’t happy with being photographed. During her nap, I was able to capture a few frames with her parents together, as well as her mum together with her frandma.
Outdoor Family Photo Session
After a good rest, things were looking much brighter! We continued with a few more shots outside in the garden before moving in indoors for a few children portraits. I wanted to capture a few more natural moments of the family interacting together and playing. I love incorporating games children love playing and this photo session was no different. We included a garden story time, a play with the favouirte ball and some mummy lift ups! After all that activity, it was time to cool off inside the house.
At home family photoshoot
To see the rest of the images from this family photo session, please scroll below. I captured some genuine moments of eating, cuddling and making those special first steps. I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I enjoyed taking them.
Book A Family Photoshoot
If you would like to book a family photo session, please get in touch - I would love to hear from you! I am now fully booked until the end of the year, but I would love to help you capture family memories in the new year. Winter family photo sessions are wonderful - the sun is low, shadows long and we can even be treated to a little bit of magic with mist, fog or frost!
Family Photography Gift Vouchers
Gift a unique gift to a family member this Christmas, or for any other occasion. Not only will you be gifting a unique and meaningful present, you will also be gifting an experience which will capture lasting memories for the whole family. The family photoshoot can take place at home, in a park, on a beach or wherever it is convenient! My family photo session gift vouchers are valid for a year. Family photo shoot gift vouchers start from £195, which includes
Up to two hours shooting time
My time on the day
Travel within 30 miles of RH5
An on-line gallery with 50+ images available to purhcase (digital products sold separately; please contact me for more information)
A complementary 9x6’’ print
Family and Children's Photographer in Surrey / Documenting Isolation
Working as a Surrey family photographer, I was interested to document the lives of families during corona virus-imposed lockdown. I set out to incorporate documenting family life in Surrey, as part of my daily exercise, always following the government’s advice on social distancing, and working exclusively outdoors, photographing from a safe distance.
I find children photography both challenging and really fun. Some situations present challenges, and these are mainly if parents or grandparents would like to do one thing, and the kids would like to do something totally oposite. Showing a bit of interest in a child’s life and letting them guide you to photograph their world can result in really natural, and ful photographs.
I photographed these two sisters playing in their back garden during lockdown. We started talking about their experience of isolation, and they both told me that they really enjoyed spending more time at home and not having such a busy schedule. When I asked them what they liked to do in the garden, they both exploaded with fun creative energy and were so keen to show me all fun stuff they got up to. Note that the T shirs are also their own creations!
This family photoshoot in Surrey (minus the parents) gave me such a burst of positive energy and whenever I look at these photos I get a warm feeling inside. Kids are amazing, so reselient and they inspire me every single day.
I have started booking in family photo sessions, pet photo sessions, and headshot or passport photography. If you would like to arrange a session, please get in touch. You can also purchase a voucher with a one year validity from my on line store.
Surrey Family Photographer / Family Photo Session in Sutton
Surrey Family Photo Session
It gives me great joy doing photoshoots for return clients. Not only do I get to meet up and catch up with people who continue to support me, but I also get to see their families grow. A couple of months ago I did a family portrait session in Sutton, for a lovely family who has grown from four to five (including the family dog!).
Surrey Children Photographer
I have spent a part of the morning getting reacquainted with the older sibling who I photographed a few years ago (there was a lot of Lego talk when I first arrived), and getting to know the one year old who was on the move and ready for action! Working as Surrey children photographer, I enjoy getting to know the children who I will be photographing, finding out what their interests are and being let into their world, at least for a couple of hours.
Family Location Photography
Once the introductions were over, it was time to take some photos. We stayed around the family home and garden as the weather was unpredictable on the day. This was a great opportunity for me as a photographer, to challenge myself and find interesting backdrops and angles indoors. There were lovely splashes of colour and personal touches throughout the house and garden which I wanted to capture for the family. And the photoshoot wouldn’t have been complete without some action on the trampoline, and a few family portraits.
Here are some photos from this session - I hope you enjoy viewing them.
Family Portraits in Surrey, London and the South East
If you would like to discuss having family portraits done, in a relaxed setting, at home or outdoors, please get in touch to discuss your requirements. I offer location sessions for newborn, children, family and pet photography, and I am happy to travel around Surrey, London and South East. Photoshoots which are further afield are charged a travel cost. I hope to hear from you!
Richmond Family Photographer / Kew Family and Newborn Photoshoot
Newborn Photoshoot in RIchmond-upon-Thames
This newborn photoshoot was organised to mark the arrival of the second baby into this lovely family. I really enjoyed getting to know, and to photograph this family. The location for the photoshoot was the family home in Kew, London. We discussed splitting the photo session and doing a part of it indoors, and (weather permitting) doing the second half in the garden. Luckly, the weather gods were with us on the day, so we were spoilt for choice.
Natural Newborn Photography
At the beginning of my photography career, I tried a few different setups when photographing newborns. I found these to be quite awkward and un-natural, and I think I have finally set on photographing newborns in quite a natural way; being adored by their parents, having a curious look during their awake time, sleeping in their cot, interacting with their older sibling(s). This little baby boy was only 5-6 weeks old during this newborn photo session but very much awake and alert nearly the whole time I was there (he eventually dozed off just before I left). I was therefore able to capture a few sweet looks, and tender moments with his parents. We spent some time in the sunshine taking family photos, where I was able to not only photograph the newborn but also the older sibling, and to take a few family photos. After all those family portraits, and outdoor time, it was time for the baby to sleep and what better way to go to sleep than with a gentle kiss from your big brother. The photo, at the very end of the slide show, melts my heart!
Surrey and London Newborn Photographer
If you are interested in having some baby or family photos taken, please contact me to discuss your ideas and requirements. I work across London, Surrey and the South East photographing newborns, babies, children, families and pets!
