FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY
These are the days
you’ll always remember
As a mother and a parent, these days feel so busy and the years seem to fly by. I am constantly having to remind myself to slow down, take notice and hold in my heart and mind the special moments with my family that I don’t want to forget. After all, before you know it, your baby is no longer a baby and time seems to slip between your fingers while you’re dealing with the daily routines and to-do lists.
In my life, family has always come first, and it’s for this reason I started taking family portraits many years ago – because memories with the people you love are absolutely priceless and irreplaceable. It feels less like a career, and more like a calling, to be able to capture moments that families can reflect on for years (and even generations) to come!
A bit about
my approach
My photographic style is natural, easy going and organic. While it’s lovely to get everyone posed and looking at the camera with a smile, it’s more of the inbetween moments that make my heart really sing.
I love catching those inside jokes, the belly laughs, the bond between loved ones, the fun and the joy of spending time together.
No two family shoots are the same, as the dynamic is unique each and every time. I do offer direction if and when it’s needed, but more than likely I’ll just be hanging out with you and your family, finding a spot or angle with the best, most beautiful light, and letting it unfold naturally. After all, these moments are about telling YOUR story.
Whether it’s picking wildflowers in a pretty field, exploring a picturesque village, eating ice-cream in the sunshine, or just doing something that’s meaningful to your family, I’ll be there to capture your time together in a meaningful, honest way.
Take only memories, leave only footprints
Family sessions
in a nutshell
PRICING
from £350
I prefer to keep it simple and only offer one package, all-inclusive. My single family sessions are 1hr long in a location of your choice within Kent or immediate surrounds. You’ll receive no less than 50 final digital images, beautifully delivered and available to download in an online gallery for 3 months after the shoot.
LOCATION
Kent & Surrounds
My family package includes travel within 1hr of Tonbridge, Kent, but I’m always happy and up for an adventure if you want the shoot to take place somewhere further out. Whether it’s in your home, or an outdoor location you love, we’ll find a spot with gorgeous, natural light and have some fun making memories.
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FAQs
Once you’ve made the decision to book with me, simply head over to my contact page and be sure to include your contact details, availability and a bit about what you have in mind for your family session.
I’ll get back to you within 48hrs to confirm a date, time and next steps. I do ask all my clients to sign a session contract and a £50 booking fee is required in order to confirm the session.
Please note that bookings are granted on a first-come, first-served basis, and I am unable to confirm dates without a signed contract and booking fee.
If you have any questions along the way, please get in touch!
Final images are usually delivered within 2 weeks of the family session.
I will send you a link to your private online gallery where you can view and download all the images for your personal use and for printing.
Absolutely! While I’m primarily a lifestyle and wedding photographer, I also offer a wide range of photography services, including:
Personal: newborn, maternity, personal branding, interiors (Airbnb listings, etc)
Professional: events, branding, products, food, interiors, real estate & architecture, corporate headshots, editorial
View some of my work HERE.
Heck yes! I have full, professional insurance and public liability to cover every aspect of my photography services.
If you take a look at my work, it should be evident that I’m a lover of natural, unstructured storytelling.
There may be moments that call for some gentle direction – especially if you prefer a bit of guidance which I’m happy to give – but I want to capture real, honest emotion and those little sparks of joy when nobody else is looking.
I’m also always on the lookout for beautiful light and composition and might position you in a certain way to make sure the images are the best they can be, but ultimately, we’ll be ‘going with the flow’ to keep things easy and natural.
In terms of my editing style, I really don’t believe that one ‘look’ fits all. I don’t do carbon copies, but rather draw inspiration from the feeling, light, tones and energy of the session itself, as they are all beautifully unique.
If you want absolute pixel perfection and overstyling, I may not be the photographer for you… but if you want authenticity, cheesy puns (my lame joke game is strong), images that come from the heart, and incredible memories for life… I’m your gal!
My passion and experience is capturing stunning images through the lens, and so I prefer to stick to what I know and love!
I do not offer printing services myself, but I can recommend a number of excellent, professional printing labs that specialise in high-quality printing and professional products.
Most of them are online and offer delivery to your door.
In the event that you need to cancel your booking entirely, the booking fee you paid at the time of booking is non-refundable and will be forfeited. If you need to reschedule your session to another date, I’d be happy to transfer your deposit to the new date, subject to my availability.
Please note that fees for rescheduled family sessions may be subject to change.
My family sessions include up to 5 people (usually parents and children), but I am always happy to shoot larger families/groups. Please note that an additional fee of £30 per person will apply.
For larger group sessions/gatherings (family or non-family), please get in touch for a tailored quote!
In case you were wondering...
I do other stuff, too!
I also offer personal and commercial photography including lifestyle, personal branding, products, food, interior and events. Take a look at some of my work by clicking any of the links below.
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