Let me capture your family photography
As a Dorset family photographer, husband and father of three, I fully appreciate the uniqueness of my own family. Seeing ‘difference’ in other family groups, and seeking to capture it, is all part of my creative drive!
‘Difference’ – It’s not just within the ages, energies and interests. For me it’s all in capturing the connection and shared love within each family group.
Capturing the real characters can sometimes take a little more time than initially offered in a mini session, so an in depth documentary approach to a ‘Day in the life’ may work best. Everyone having the time to settle and relax, with switching off from the camera close by.
Others may find that a quick location shoot is just the ticket. Everyone being camera confident and happy to go for some pictures at a scenic countryside location.
Whatever style suits you and your family best I can work a shoot around you, keeping everyone in their comfort zone, interested and happy.
Day in the Life
Fly on the wall kinda stuff where I capture a real time capsule of memories representing the beauty, dynamics and often craziness of everyday family Life!
Documenting as little or as much as you like!
I’ll let you be the judge on what works best for you and your family. I can spend a couple of hours with you, a half day, full day or a weekend. Each option will have it’s own distinct opportunity for unique pictures. Do take a look at this half day Day in The Life Family Photography shoot to get a real feel of what can be achieved.
Having some form of organised activity that you will all enjoy will be great, whether that be going to the park or playing games within the garden.
A 2hr daytime documentary family photography session is £250, with half day sessions (around 5 hrs) is £500
A Day In The Life Of Your Family
Similar to our approach to capturing wedding stories, our Documentary Family Photography also has a relaxed, observational, natural approach. Capturing images of every day family life, in a non directed way.
Spending time with you and your family, following your natural pace and energy, without rushing or the staging of pictures. We look to capture shared moments of connection, whether they be through the fast paced energy of children at play or the quieter moments, simply being. Cuddling up on the sofa, reading a bedtime book, or you helping them with their homework.
Often the trivial, day to day living experiences can prove to be the most rewarding photographically. Simple moments that envelop real connection and feelings, will prove priceless when looked back at in years to come.
These memories saved forever in strong Documentary Family Photography will prove incredibly valuable.
Repeating this style of shoot on consecutive years, would be the perfect way to see an appreciate the beauty within your family, long after the days when your children have flown the nest and started their own families.
Having the experience of being a father of three, along with nearly 20 years of photojournalism experience, leads me to expect the un-expected, along with being in the right place ahead of the action taking place.
Family Portraits
Relaxed & informal family portrait photography normally out and about on location, whether that be a family reunion or simply a poignant time in your young family’s life!
Family portrait sessions
Within our Family Portrait Photography sessions we offer:
- A 1-2 hour location family portrait shoot at a location of your choice, or within the comfort of your own home.
- Relaxed, natural posing keeping you perfectly at ease in the hands of an experienced professional.
- A selection of 60+ studio edited images for artwork consideration.
- A personal client viewing session to view images and explore wall art design options and products.
Capturing genuine moments of connection and joy
Being based in one of the most picturesque counties in the UK, we have a wealth of distinctive locations within which to capture beautiful family portrait photography. From our Jurassic coastline to our ancient woodlands carpeted in bluebells, season after season we can find stunning places within which to capture genuine, moments of connection and joy.
As a Family Portrait Photographer, capturing the often subtle along with the boisterous energies between siblings, our skills of working within quick paced environments, lead us to catching moments with ease. Life often presents One shot! If that’s the way it’s going to be, you’ll be glad to have us there capturing things. That’s something we can work with!
If you have a creative idea and want to explore aerial photography capturing you and your family, we can do this too. Our sister company 400 Feet Films can easily be on standby with permissions and locations being available and open to drone use.
Couple Shoots
Couples shoots – often added to the start of the wedding journey, these shoots can be a great experience. Get to know your wedding photographer whilst relaxing in front of the camera, experimenting & getting creative! creative.
Artwork Design Consultations
Having chosen one of the photographic experiences and finding yourself looking at proofs of some great imagery, that’s not the end of the process. From here I advise and explore with you various wall art designs that may work in your own home.
My carefully chosen software allows me to create wall mockups, placing images in frames, being able to explore the appropriate sizing a finishes available. Displaying your imagery within your home is the icing on the cake. Knowing that these images will delight and entertain you all for years to come.
Ready to book?
If I’ve struck the balance right and you’re still reading this at the bottom of the page, there’s a good chance we’ll get along. Hopefully the imagery resonates and you’re interested to know how I could capture your day.
Drop us a line through the contact form, or fix a date in our diary for a brief chat to sound one another out! All details can be found by hitting the button below. Hope to speak soon!
Family Photography Tips & Advice: Everything You Need to Know
Looking to elevate your family photo session from lovely to downright unforgettable?
These tips and insights are here to help you do just that. Whether it’s what to wear, how to prepare the kids, or how to feel relaxed in front of the lens, this advice is designed to take your session from wonderful… to absolutely bloody amazing.
I want your photos to feel like you—joyful, real, and bursting with the kind of connection that makes people smile the moment they see them.
Ready to say “I do”?
I’d love to hear about your wedding plans and how I can help capture your special day.
Get in touch with me today to check availability or discuss your vision and let’s create something unforgettable together.
James & Carly at Knoll House, Studland - the most chilled coastal wedding day, with one unexpected moment right at the start.
A helicopter landed near the ceremony field… not a guest, just someone needing the bathroom - and the downdraft sent decor flying across the grass. Everyone laughed, rallied, and the day rolled on perfectly.
Friend-led ceremony, drinks on the lawns, speeches with a proper roast, then James & Carly handing out guest awards (some only the inner circle will ever understand). Short portrait session in the field, then leaving them with plenty in the tank for their big Las Vegas wedding a few weeks later.
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Mar 11
Angel & Stephanie flew in from Texas with one mission - pull off the most romantic surprise proposal in the UK.
Stourhead was the dream location. Period drama perfection. Pride & Prejudice energy. And Stephanie, a full-on fan, had no idea what was coming.
Angel planned this properly - he reached out well ahead of the trip so we could hatch the whole thing: Temple of Apollo, exact spot, angles, where I’d be waiting, how we’d make it feel effortless.
Then reality tried to spoil it. Public transport to Stourhead is basically planes, trains and automobiles - and they arrived over an hour late. But somehow… that made it even sweeter. The anticipation. The nerves. The pressure.
And then Angel did it. Perfectly. Completely under the radar. Stephanie’s reaction said everything - and yes… she said YES.
Afterwards we wandered the lake for portraits and a few little video clips to lock the feeling in forever.
If you’re planning a UK proposal (and you want it captured quietly, beautifully, without ruining the surprise) drop us a message and tell us what you’re dreaming up.
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Mar 9
Gemma & Nick - a proper Weymouth beach wedding on a scorching summer day.
Confetti storm outside St John’s Church with sunglasses on, a promenade walk to the Pavilion, then harbour portraits using the rowing boat taxi to get close to the lifeboats (Nick’s world) and a jetty that mattered to them both.
Then they handed guests tokens for the amusement rides beside the beach. Chaos, laughter, and the most perfect seaside energy.
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Feb 27
Tian & Julius - a micro wedding at Winchester Registry Office on a scorching summer day, with their Golden Retriever right at the heart of it all.
They got the full classic Cadillac experience (two separate trips, properly enjoyed), kept the ceremony intimate with mostly close friends, then we grabbed confetti, a few fast portraits and headed for a quick detour to The Gurkha Museum for those bold architectural backdrops.
Small wedding. Big feeling. Exactly our kind of day.
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Feb 26
Valentine’s Day weddings hit different - and Rhiannon & Andy’s was pure joy from the first minute.
They tied the knot at North Cadbury Court with their mountain dog Rafiki right in the mix, and the ceremony exit was everything - big smiles, a proper thumbs-up to their people, then walking back down the aisle together like, “Yep. We did that.”
But the moment that stole the whole room? The surprise Irish dance.
After the first ceilidh set, Rhiannon disappeared for a quick change… then re-entered to The Corrs - Toss the Feathers. The room was stunned. Then her sister Ciara joined her on the floor and the two of them absolutely owned it. Nobody saw it coming. Everyone felt it.
And right afterwards - the payoff. Their dad, in tears, grabbing his girls in a hug so raw the whole room went quiet for a second. That’s the stuff. That’s the memory.
Congrats Rhiannon & Andy - enjoy that honeymoon. Thanks for an epic wedding. You’re both stars.
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Feb 17
Hannah & Will at Hope Farm. Just got to be the hottest UK wedding we have shot, but equally, the most laid back!
Will turned up in shorts and trainers (we… did not get the memo), they walked down the aisle together towards a sea of multicoloured deck chairs, and then absolutely sprinted their confetti run down the stone steps like legends.
Speeches outside in the gardens, guests making friends with the alpacas, and golden hour portraits in long grass to finish it off.
If you’re planning Hope Farm and want documentary photo and film that keeps things real, drop us your date.
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Feb 16