I am interested in people and I genuinely want to learn about your family. Having worked with families and children for over 12 years as a primary school teacher, I am continually inspired by the different ways in which families engage with each other. My aim as a photographer is to capture your family in the quiet moments, the loving moments and those moments filled with fun and laughter. I don’t have a formula for posing families because I want to photograph your family as you truly are.
Let’s Talk
When I arrive at your home or meet you in an outdoor location, we will talk and there will be time for your children to feel comfortable around me. Perhaps your children want to show me their favourite toy, read a story or have a look at my camera. The best photographs come from feeling relaxed and I will never begin a session until we are all familiar.
Let’s Explore
Once we have had time to chat, I will ask you to show me around your home or we will take a walk in the outdoor location you have chosen. I am not looking at how tidy your home is but what I am always looking for is beautiful, natural light. My images are driven by light and locations I believe will give you the most flattering photographs. We will choose a few of our favourite settings together and then the photography session can begin!
Let’s Play
While everyone is feeling fresh and happy, I will begin with a family photograph. Don’t worry this doesn’t mean a stiff, formal group pose with everyone forming a cheesy grin. In fact, I won’t even ask you to look at me! After all its not about me, it’s about your family. I might ask you all to hug, tell a story or joke but please don’t worry about looking at the camera. If the little ones begin to wriggle, then it is time to move on to a game or an activity. Parents always worry about their children’s behaviour but as a mother myself there is absolutely no judgement from me. Sometimes it’s just about a change of direction or more often than not just time for snack. I always allow plenty of opportunities in a family photography session for breaks, play and just time for children to be free to explore.
