Every family has a unique story, and I'm here to capture yours in a relaxed and natural way. From the contagious laughter of little ones to the heartwarming moments shared between generations, family photography is about saving a moment in time to treasure forever.
A family photoshoot is suitable for all family groups of up to eight people, no matter what age or combination of relatives. Sessions take place at a local park or woodland of your choice and last about an hour. We'll take the time to let everyone relax in front of the camera and I'll use some tricks and tips to get authentic and natural shots.
includes the session plus 10 digital images
Mini sessions are are a smaller and more affordable version of a family photoshoot. They last half an hour and take place on specific dates throughout the year in handpicked locations in Derbyshire. Seasonal themes include bluebells, buttercups and autumn leaves. They are for immediate family groups of up to five people and are perfect for younger children and babies that can support themselves sitting up.
includes the session plus 5 digital images
Newborn sessions are appropriate for babies up to six months old. They take place in the comfort of your own home and focus on photographing your baby naturally either in your arms or lying on a blanket. You will get a mix of family shots and unposed portraits of your baby. Sessions last around 90 minutes to allow time for relaxing and feeding.
includes the session plus 10 digital images
Your photoshoot will come with a set number of digital images which you will choose from an online gallery, but you can always add more! You will have the option of ordering additional digital images, luxury prints and wall art straight from your gallery. No awkward sales pitch, it's in your hands.
FAQ
All family shoots happen on location in parks and woodlands around Derbyshire. For the full family photoshoot you get to choose the location. The mini sessions take place at a predetermined location that I choose. The outdoor setting leads to very natural and informal photos. Newborn photography happens in your own home to capture the context of your lifestyle. I do not do family shoots in a studio.
The full family shoot is all about you, I am unlikely to take another booking on that date so I can be flexible if you're running late or if the weather looks bad. It is a full hour's shoot and you get 10 digital images included. You can also bring extended family up to a maximum of 8 people. The mini sessions are a reduced price because not only are they a shorter session for fewer people (maximum of 5 people for half an hour) but you will be one of a number of sessions that I do that day, back-to-back in the same location. This makes it possible for me to offer the reduced price.
I might start by arranging your family group so no ones blocking anyone and we have a nice composition but then I'll start to get you to interact with each other by giving prompts and playing games. A simple game of Simon Says for example can result in some lovely pictures of families laughing together. I'll also grab some shots of you walking together and cuddling up, seated on a rug.
Once your photos have been edited I will upload them to a password protected online gallery. I'll then send you an email with a link to the gallery and the password to access it. The gallery works a bit like an online shop and you can add the digital images that come with your package to your basket for free. Once you have checked out you will be sent a link to download your images in full resolution without watermarks. If you want to buy additional digital images, prints or wall art you can revisit your gallery at any time to do this.
I'm based in Derby City Centre and cover a 15 mile radius around the city for family photography. This broadly covers up to Matlock to the North, Ashby to the South, Nottingham to the East and Uttoxeter to the west. But if you're East Midlands based, drop me a line anyway and I can try to accommodate you.
For my natural style of newborn photography we do not need for your baby to be sleeping. Newborn sessions are longer than normal family sessions to allow time for settling or feeding the baby. We do the shoot at a very relaxed pace, we go with the flow of your child. I'm a mum, I've been there. i'm not going to put you under any pressure.
No, I won't swaddle your baby. My style of newborn photography is about capturing them in as natural a state as possible, and about celebrating all the wonderful bits that we don't want to hide, like little fingers and toes! Swaddling can help to relax the baby but so can being held in your arms!
Please don't worry about tidying your house. I remember how hard it was to do housework in those early days. I will identify areas of your home to get good pictures in and help you move anything out of the shot that doesn't look good.
My newborn shoots are about capturing your life at this particular and special moment in time so that includes the other members of the household. Siblings and pets are all welcome to help tell the story of your baby's early days.
To book a full family or newborn shoot please contact me in the first instance so we can find a date and venue to suit. I will then invoice you for the full amount which can be paid by bank transfer. The date of your booking will not be reserved until full payment is received.
To book the mini sessions please visit the booking page where you can choose an available session and pay online.
I'd love to hear from you, all enquiries are completely commitment free. Let's just have a chat to see if I'm what you're looking for.
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