Family Photography
Family Photography
Family photos don’t need perfect behaviour or a perfect house.
They just need you, turning up as you are.
I offer relaxed family photography across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. I’ll gently guide things and give playful cues to help everyone relax and have a bit of fun, rather than spending the whole session asking people to look at the camera and smile. The photos come from what happens while you’re enjoying yourselves, not from holding a pose.
You don’t need to organise your children for me. I’ll support things as we go and work around what’s already happening.
What my family photography is really like
There isn’t a set way a family session is meant to go. Some feel calm, some feel loud, some feel a bit all over the place – and all of that is normal. I’m comfortable working around whatever your family brings on the day.
That means:
children don’t need to sit still or behave
your home doesn’t need to look perfect
you don’t need to know what to do or how to pose
We might be at home, outdoors, or somewhere you spend time together. I’ll gently guide things when it helps, suggest simple ways to play or interact, and then let it run. I’m not there to control the session – just to keep it moving comfortably.
The photos that come from this will feel like memories of spending quality time with your family. They look like your family, not a staged version of it.
Family photography for every kind of family
Every family is different, and that’s normal. I work with single parents, blended families, same-sex families, and families with children at all sorts of ages, stages and needs.
There isn’t a “right” way to be a family, and there’s no expectation that children behave or interact in a certain way. I adapt sessions to the children involved and work with what they need on the day, rather than trying to force things to look a certain way.
Nothing and nobody needs to fit a set mould.
Choosing the right type of family session
These sessions are set up slightly differently, depending on what you’re looking for. I’ve written a short blog post comparing the different session types, if that’s helpful.
Mini Shoots
These are short, seasonal sessions, usually booked for quick updates, milestones, or as a gift. They’re a good fit if you want a few photos without the time or commitment of a full session.
Lifestyle Shoots
These are longer sessions, usually at home or somewhere familiar. We take things at your family’s pace and I photograph what’s going on, rather than trying to fit everything into a tight plan.
Gift Cards
Gift cards work well for birthdays, new parents, or as a simple, thoughtful gift. They can be used towards any family photography session..