What is documentary family photography?

It’s an authentic and relaxed way of photographing your family. It means I’m there for a longer time than during a traditional photoshoot, but It will result in natural and mind-blowing photos of you and your kids doing everyday stuff. I will observe and photograph but I’m not a fly on the wall. I will interact and play, but not stop the kids when they paint on the wall, I will photograph that.

How does it work?

We have a little chat, I will answer all your questions, you book me, I arrive at your house the morning or afternoon (depending on where you live and hours to shoot). Even if I don’t tell you what to do I will recommend that you actually plan a couple of activities for the whole family to do during the day. These are things that are easy and you do on a regular basis, like play in the park, bake a cake, visit your grandma, go swimming etc. This is so we get everybody in the photos, not only the kids, but also the parents and so we have “natural” things to interact about.

What if my kids are grumpy/don’t want their photos to be taken?

Kids are unpredictable - I know because I have three of my own! Usually it takes about 30-45 min for the kids (and parents) to get comfortable, and that is totally normal.

Do you do portraits?

Of course! No grandmother and grandfather’s wall is complete without a picture of their kids and grandkids. I always aim to take at least one great portrait of each one of you.

A Day In Your Life

Epic photos from of a full day or just a slice of your life? Get in touch and we can talk about what part of the day you would like to get memories from.