5 reasons to choose me as your family photographer
My family photography style is called ‘reportage’ or ‘documentary’. It is more than just ‘un-posed’. My mission is to capture what family feels like, in the everyday life. My photographs are authentic, unique to your family and taken with an honest eye.
My sessions don’t need elaborate preparation from you and are designed to feel effortless, so that you can all be your authentic selves, within the environments you are most comfortable with. The sessions are longer to allow family moments to unfold within your everyday routines and activities, resulting in photographs that truly capture your real family life.
Here are five reasons why you should try a photoshoot with me.
1. You decide the location, with your home being at the heart of it
The photoshoot takes place in your own home or at a location that is special to you. Unlike other photography genres where the photographer dictates the location, often a studio used by multiple clients, having the session in your home makes it truly unique and deeply personal to you.
2. The session can be at any time of the day, whatever the weather
There's no need to chase the ‘Golden Hour’ or rush to a park just as the children are ready for bed, constantly fretting about the weather. Light is light, and it's my job to take meaningful photographs using the available light, at any time of day, come rain or shine.
3. You can wear whatever you like
You don't need to buy coordinate outfits with earthy colours. Just wear whatever makes you feel comfortable. In fact, allow the children to select their own outfit, giving them the freedom to express themselves and be at ease during the photoshoot.
4. There is no posing or staging, all you need to do is be yourselves
In traditional family photography, 'moments' are often orchestrated using standard prompts, repeated across various families, typically within similar settings and at specific times of day, meaning that your photographs may look and feel similar to others.
Instead, I take a reportage approach. There is no staging or prompts, allowing the photographs to authentically represent your family, set against the backdrop of your personal environment.
5. No need for best behaviour, and weirdness is embraced
Children are quirky and do weird things! During my photoshoots, I celebrate and capture their uniqueness. Children are not just allowed but actively encouraged to be their authentic selves. You'll never have to fret about keeping a toddler perfectly still or coaxing out a smile for the camera. When documenting real family life, tears and tantrums are not hindrances, but genuine and normal moments.
Has this persuaded you to try the reportage way? Get in touch to find out more, I’d love to hear from you!
I am a family photographer based in Dulwich, working mainly in East-Dulwich, Herne Hill and Peckham, but available to travel all over London and beyond.