Real life, as it is
My family and couple sessions aren’t about standing still, smiling on command, or pretending your kids aren’t feral or you and your partner are perfect models. They’re about you, exactly as you are right now.
I photograph families with a calm, friendly presence, a little bit of strategy (because let’s face it, kids have their own ideas), and a focus on letting things unfold naturally. And as a mum of three, I really get how tricky it can be to get everyone in one place at the same time, let alone looking vaguely in the same direction.
There’s no pressure here. Kids can run, climb, sulk, laugh, ignore me completely - all of it’s welcome. I’ll gently guide when it helps, but mostly I’m there to capture the in-between moments: the hand squeezes, the belly laughs, the quiet cuddles and the chaos that somehow makes your family yours.
Sessions are relaxed and realistic. Short enough to keep things fun, flexible enough to work around naps, snacks, moods and whatever the day decides to throw at us. I’m not here to turn this into a production or add stress to your life, quite the opposite.
When it comes to editing, I keep things honest. I’ll remove small distractions, but I won’t smooth skin, slim bodies or change what makes you you. These photos are about remembering this moment in your life and not polishing it into something else.
If this feels like your kind of session, head over to my contact page and tell me a bit about your family or partner. I’d love to plan a session that fits you perfectly.
Capturing people together with the ones they love in their realness is something I adore, and feel honoured. Many of the clients I have shoot their weddings, their children’s christenings and parents birthdays. You start to feel like part of their tribe and thats what its all about right… our tribes.