What do you love doing as a family when you don’t have anything else to do?

This is the question I pose to my clients when they’re thinking about what they want me to capture during their unposed, reportage-style family photoshoot. It helps us focus on moments that feel authentic and meaningful to each family. Whether it’s a favourite pastime, a quirky tradition, or part of your everyday life, the goal is to showcase what makes your family uniquely you.

Before a session, I ask my clients to think of four or five activities they love doing together as a family—what I call a ‘bank of activities.’ Here are some ideas to inspire your own reportage-style photoshoot.

Activities

Bubbles in the garden – A simple, joyful way to capture movement and smiles.
Play a board game – Perfect for cosy indoor moments.
Roller skating on the road – Fun, energetic, and great for action shots.
Walk to the park – Ideal for families with dogs or for a picnic on a warm day.
Baking together – Floury hands and sweet treats make for beautiful, story-filled photos.
Football in the garden – A classic activity for the football fanatics in the family!
Gardening – Whether it’s quiet or messy, it’s equally fun.
Dressing-up games – Bring out the costumes for a playful and creative session.
Playing with toys – Whether it’s building with blocks or cuddling a favourite stuffed animal, these moments are all about connection and preserving memories.
Painting or drawing – A creative activity that adds a pop of colour and personality to your images.

Routines

I’m a big fan of capturing ordinary family routines—moments you wouldn’t normally have photos of but that are full of fun, love, and connection.

Feeding or brunch – Whether it’s feeding your newborn or gathering for a family brunch, these are lovely moments of togetherness.
Nap time – Peaceful, tender shots of putting your baby down for a nap.
Bath time – Perfect for capturing giggles and splashy fun.
Story time – Quiet moments of connection as you read together.
Your unique routines – Stopping by your favourite café, feeding the ducks at the park, visiting the local library—do you have a family ritual you’d love captured? These are short phases that won’t last forever.

A baby plays with food during feeding time at a London family photoshoot, unposed

An action shot of father and son playing football in the garden of their London home, during a reportage family photoshoot

A father and their children admire the cookies that just came out the oven, in their family home in London during a reportage style photoshoot

A family has fun in the garden as part of one of the activities captured during a reportage style family photoshoot in London

A family with toddler and twins laughs in their London home during a reportage style photoshoot

Family board game time with pets, during a London family photoshoot

A family draws together, captured in their London home

Baby crawling playing with blocks during a London unposed family photoshoot

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The beauty of my family photoshoots is that they’re tailored entirely to you. There’s no need for forced poses or stiff smiles—just genuine moments that reflect your family’s life together. So, think about the routines or activities that mean the most to you and let’s create something unforgettable.

I can’t wait to capture your family.

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