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Familyphotographed in London · from £150

Family sessions should feel like an afternoon together, not an appointment. Children run, grandparents laugh, and somewhere in the middle are the photographs you will keep on the wall for decades.

How I photograph family

I work around naps, snacks and short attention spans. Sessions start with play and a few easy group photos, then I follow the family as it naturally breaks into smaller moments: a parent and toddler, siblings whispering, grandparents with the newest arrival.

Choose your own home for intimate, everyday pictures, a London park such as Gunnersbury or Richmond for space and fresh air, or a studio for a clean, timeless look that suits large multi-generation groups.

  1. Easy planning

    We pick a time that fits the youngest family member’s routine and a location you all enjoy.

  2. Play first, pose second

    Games and movement get everyone relaxed before the more structured group portraits.

  3. Every generation

    Group shots plus smaller combinations, so every relationship in the family is recorded.

  4. Prints that last

    Optional archival framed prints and lay-flat albums, made by a professional UK lab.

Packages & price calculator

Plan your session

Prices in GBP and typical for London. Build your own from £180 per hour, or start from a ready package and add only what you need.

Choose a starting point

Ready packages:

Family

£150

Mini Session package

  • 30 minute session
  • Park or studio
  • Up to 5 people
  • 20 edited images
  • Gallery within 2 weeks

Add-ons

  • Extra group set-up and portraits for another household.
  • Extend the session on the day.
  • Daylight studio in West London.
  • Archival print in a solid oak or black frame.
  • 10×10" lay-flat album.
  • Detailed retouching, per image.
  • Per 50 miles from W4.

How does the calculator work?

Pick a ready package or build your own by the hour, then switch on any add-ons. The estimate updates instantly and travels with your booking request, so I can confirm availability and the final price – usually within one working day. Travel within Greater London is always included.

Questions

Family – the questions I am asked most often.

What is the best age for a family shoot?

Any age. Newborns, toddlers and teenagers all photograph well – I simply adapt the pace. For babies, mornings after a feed are usually best.

What should we wear?

Coordinated rather than matching: two or three soft colours, natural fabrics and few logos. I send a short styling guide after booking.

Can extended family join?

Yes. The Generations package is designed for larger groups, and you can add extra households in the calculator.

Do you photograph in our home?

Gladly. Home sessions are often the most personal. Travel within Greater London is included.

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Let’s plan your session

Tell me your date and ideas. I reply within one working day to confirm availability and the final price.