Family of the Forest
North London Family Photographer
documentary style FAMILY PHOTOGRapher in london
Relaxed, Candid Newborn and Family Photos at Home
Our homes reflect our tastes, stage in life, and the choices we make over time.
Like us, homes evolve: a sofa wears in, wallpaper fades, toys are donated, and that corner of the kitchen somehow feels different from one year to the next.
It’s not just the way your children laugh or the little quirks that make them who they are—you may also want to remember the feeling of the home you've created.
I offer relaxed at-home family photoshoots in London that capture those fleeting, everyday moments we often overlook. These images let you look back and remember not just what you looked like, but how it felt to be there together.
At home, everyone is naturally off guard. It’s the perfect space for families to play, experiment, and laugh until they’re out of breath, which allows personalities to unfold naturally. Even the most camera-shy families often find themselves fully relaxed and present by the end of the session.
Preserving the Quiet, Ordinary Magic of Everyday Life:
Every family is different, so no two sessions are ever the same. Rather than following a set plan, I gently move through the places and moments that make your home feel like yours.
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The kitchen – baking together, making pancakes, hot chocolate, drawing at the table or sharing breakfast.
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Bedrooms – favourite books, treasured toys, bedtime stories and the little routines that become childhood memories.
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The garden – football, bug hunting, water play or simply running barefoot through the grass.
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Your local neighbourhood – a walk to the park, a favourite café, the farmers' market or taking the dog out together.
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The quieter moments – board games, cuddles on the sofa, pillow fights, reading stories or simply being together.
Alongside your gallery, you'll receive a beautifully edited highlight film that captures movement, laughter and the atmosphere of your family life in a way that photographs alone never can.
And if you ever move, they'll become a way of stepping back inside the place your children once called home.
How to Prepare Your Home for a Lifestyle Photoshoot
The biggest worry I hear from parents about an in-home session is that their house isn’t tidy enough, stylish enough, or bright enough.
Your home does not need to look like an interior design magazine.
My style of in-home family and newborn photography is about capturing your real life and honest connections. I am looking for the soft light hitting your bed, the way your baby curls into your shoulder on the sofa, and the chaotic joy of pancakes in the kitchen.
To help you feel at ease, here is how we actually prepare your home for a relaxed lifestyle session:•
Follow the light, not the decor. Don't worry about which room is the prettiest. Before your session, take a note of which rooms get the best natural light during our time together. The master bedroom, the nursery, or a sunlit corner of the living room are usually our best spots.•
The 5-minute clear, not a deep clean. You do not need to scrub the baseboards or clear out your cupboards. All I ask is that you do a quick sweep to clear away things that might distract the eye in a photo—like tissue boxes on bedside tables, bright plastic phone chargers, or stray coffee mugs. Everything else is part of your story.•
Keep it warm and cosy. Especially for newborn photography sessions, babies sleep and settle much better when the house is slightly warmer than usual. Turn the heating up a notch or two before I arrive so we can keep your little one comfortable in simple swaddles or rompers.• Embrace the pockets of clutter. If there is a pile of laundry or a stack of toys in the corner, we will simply shoot around it or gently move it out of the frame. My focus is entirely on the love and connection between you and your children, not the background.Your home is the backdrop to this exact season of your life. It’s where your children feel safest and where your most ordinary, beautiful memories are made. Let’s preserve it exactly as it is.