A full 60 minute family story photo session is £325 paid upon booking. This entitles you to the Essential Story collection and ensures that you receive a meaningful collection of storytelling images (25 images minimum) whether or not you choose any extras or upgrades. There are no hidden costs.

Before your session we will discuss via phone or email, about your family, what you want to capture and what is important to you. This is where the storytelling begins!

After viewing your gallery you can choose one of three collections, Essential Story, Signature Story or Heirloom Story as well as any additional add ons including printed albums. There is no obligation to upgrade.

Check out my pricing page for full details of all packages and add ons.

Yes absolutely, my family story sessions are designed to capture your family through all stages of life.

For little ones I come to your home and we capture the magic of the newborn bubble. These new routines that you’ve found yourself thrown into, nappy changes, feeding, cuddles and contact naps make for a truly special first story. From wide angle shots to showcase your new family dynamic to up close shots to capture every tiny toe, you will have a beautiful gallery to cherish for years to come. As a mummy of two I know only too well how precious and fleeting this time is.

Yes absolutely, my family story sessions are designed to capture your family through all stages of life.

For maternity shoots you can choose a session at home or outdoors. What we do is entirely up to you. For at home sessions some lovely activities include preparing the nursery, building the crib, washing tiny clothes, and packing your hospital bag. This time is full of such sweet anticipation. For families already with siblings then you can get them involved in the preparation too or simply spend some time together doing your favourite activities as you prepare for your new addition.

For an outdoor session we can take our time and go at your pace, a leisurely walk along the beach or forest, or sit down for a little picnic, getting some fresh air and getting that oxytocin flowing!

There is no best time for this type of session but somewhere in the late second trimester/early to mid third trimester would likely suit most mothers to be.

Pets are welcome and encouraged as part of the family story sessions and short stories. They are as much a part of the family as anyone else.  I love animals, I am a zoologist and marine conservationist by trade so it comes with the territory!

If you want a story that has your pet as the main character and not just a supporting role then absolutely we can do this.  I would love to photograph your dog walks, cat cuddles, collecting eggs from your chickens, whoever and whatever you have as pets!  If this is what you are after then go ahead and book one of the family story sessions.

The photo sessions that I offer are unique, thoughtful and deeply personal. They aim to capture your life and your loved ones honestly without pretence.

These sessions move away from traditional posing in matching outfits. No two sessions will ever be the same.

Everyday routines and unique family traditions form the fabric of your family. These rituals strengthen family bonds, and create lasting memories. What may seem ordinary now will be the moments you look back on, the ones you want to relive just one more time. These are the photos you didn’t know you wanted and once you have them you will cherish them forever.

I move myself around you and your surroundings to get different compositions and lighting . Depending on your taste I may gently guide you based on the direction of the light or to get certain people, pets or items in and out of frames. 

You will be surprised how effortless documentary photo sessions can be. With an activity planned everyone already knows roughly what to expect and if little ones are involved sure we are all just orbiting their world anyways! My three year old would much rather I let her explore the shoreline than make her stand and sit and twirl on demand.

We will have a call or email discussion prior to your session. This is where the storytelling begins.  I want to understand your family dynamics, help you decide what activity or location are best suited for you, find out what you hope to achieve from this session, if you have family members you want me to focus on or any specific frames you want me to capture, for example you might want me to prioritise images with daddy and daughter playing. You don’t have to have it all figured out before you book, thats my job.

On the day we will meet and start our activity and I will move myself around you and the surroundings to get a full gallery of beautiful storytelling images.

I try to keep my wardrobe advice to an absolute minimum. You should be comfortable, dressed appropriately for the weather (hah tell that to my three year old!) and avoid any large patterns or logos.

Once you book I will send over a session information pack and in there I detail colours that pop in certain environments or what colours create a more blended aesthetic. It’s natural to want to look your best so aim for outfits that make you feel confident and look like you.

We don’t often leave the house as a completely colour coordinated family so I would advise you to avoid that scenario.

Your inspiration can help us build an idea for the story you want to tell but I will avoid posing an exact replica of another image or do anything that is out of character for your family. If we did this you might get a nice aesthetically pleasing image, that looks great on your wall and social media, but it’s going to lack real emotion or meaning.  For example if you have a Pinterest board of daddy twirling his daughter by the beach, and your family love the beach, then absolutely we’ll make a beach day of it and I’ll keep my eye on daddy and daughter so that I’m ready to capture any natural playful moments that arise. The resulting images will be so much more true to who you are.

The full family story documentary sessions and mini short stories are suitable for couples and if you want to capture your engagement as it happens then absolutely a full session will work well. That is documentary photography at its finest! Get in touch and we can iron out the finer details of what hedge I’m hiding behind.

I do not currently offer any set wedding or elopement packages but get in touch if this is something you are interested in and we can build a bespoke package.