Relaxed family photography, expertly captured

- available in Brentwood, Essex & East London

  • brother and toddler sister, in close embrace, photographed with a blurred out green foiliage background

    Portraits made for your walls

    Thoughtful styling, flattering poses and expert editing, to create photographs you'll love to show off.

  • Natural, never awkward

    No awkward posing or forced smiles — just gentle direction to help you relax and feel like yourself, even if being photographed isn’t usually your thing.

  • Calm & stress-free

    Even with wriggly toddlers, camera-shy partners and the general unpredictability of family life.

  • Your family, not a template

    Photographs that feel like your family, not everyone else’s.

  • All the details, taken care of

    From planning & personalised guidance to finished artwork — every detail is taken care of, so you can focus on enjoying the experience.

  • Because experience matters

    Over a decade of photographing hundreds of families as they grow and change — and being trusted to capture their next chapters, time and again.

  • In expert hands

    Formally trained by internationally recognised portrait photographers, MPA qualified and award-winning.

  • Service you can rely on

    A well-organised service, with clear communication and helpful, timely guidance — so you always know what to expect at each stage.

  • newborn baby photo - lying on front, sleeping soundly, hand under cheek

    NEWBORN BABY PHOTOGRAPHY

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  • pregnant mother with partner holding belly, wearing greens.

    MATERNITY & PREGNANCY PHOTOGRAPHY

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  • 1ST BIRTHDAY CAKESMASH PHOTOGRAPHY

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  • photo of a mum, dad and daughter in the evening summer sunlight with summery reeds and trees blurred in the background

    FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY (studio, outdoors, in home)

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For portraits that you cannot wait to hang up; that you cannot stop looking at; that make your heart skip with joy at every glance.

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Why choose me, Sara, to create them for you?

Because you’re looking for someone who can do more than just click a button. Sure, you’re looking for someone who is a technically skilled photographer, (I achieved my Licentiate Qualification with the Master Photographers Association in 2020, and have a number of awarded photographs under my belt too), but you also want beautiful photos of yourself and your family, that you actually want to hang with pride; (not photos you feel awkward in or want to shyly hide in a corner of a room). When you choose me as your family photographer, you get just that.

I pride myself on being able to engage whole-heartedly with my families. I don’t call you my clients, because once we’ve made a personal connection, you’re no longer just my clients. It is the true and genuine connections we make when we are planning your session and when we meet, that allow you to be your true, relaxed self during our photoshoot (even with the camera-shy!), and for me to capture your emotions and love for each other.

And, as if you needed the proof of this love you have for each other; you can go home with a stunning framed portrait or an album to showcase what your family means to you.

“We recently used Sara's services for an autumnal family shoot in Victoria park.

Both our children had just had melt downs and things didn't look too promising but somehow Sara managed to make them feel at ease and the result was an amazing set of photos which we will cherish forever. Sara is also extremely professional and very consultative throughout the process, from the photo shoot to choosing the best package and the finishes.

A pleasure to work with and I couldn't recommend her enough.”

— Irene, 5* Google Review

But, don’t just take my word for it.
See what other families love…

“I have worked with Sara twice now for family photoshoots and both experiences have been fantastic. She has a really warm and friendly manner, goes out of her way to put everyone at ease, and the resulting photos are beautiful. Throughout the whole process Sara is very helpful and professional, paying attention to every detail. Highly recommended!”

— Meryl, 5* Google Review

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