Photos that feel like family
your
NEWBORNS • MATERNITY • FAMILIES
The ones where you’re actually in them. Your baby curled into you, the kids piled on top of you, everyone together without you holding the phone at arm’s length trying to fit five heads in.
I want you to have beautiful photos of your family that still feel like your family. I’ll help with all the bits that usually make booking photos feel like work ... what everyone wears, where we go, what to do once you’re there and getting the best out of whichever version of your children turns up on the day.
You really don’t need to have it all together first to have beautiful family photos.
the
EXPERIENCE
You don’t need to arrive knowing what to wear, where to go or what to do. I’ll help you choose what to wear, including from the client wardrobe, decide between the studio or outdoors, and tell you when to arrive.
At the session, I’ll guide you gently without forcing a set formula. Your child can watch, stay close, move, take a break or start again. Parents and siblings can join in without having to hold a pose. I want everyone to feel safe, comfortable and able to be themselves, including children who are shy, busy, neurodivergent or easily overwhelmed.
Newborn sessions allow time for feeding and settling, with wraps, nappies, wipes, dummies, snacks and water at the studio. I’ve been photographing newborns, toddlers and families for many years, so you don’t have to worry about managing the session. I’ll take care of the plan and the small adjustments.
WE BROUGHT CHAOS.
LAURA BROUGHT THE
the
calm.
— hannah Button, family client
behind the lens
MEET laura
I’m a mum of three girls, and neurodivergence is part of our family life. I’m used to changing plans, giving someone a minute and knowing that quiet doesn’t always mean comfortable.
I know there’s usually a lot going on underneath “we’re getting family photos.”
Someone doesn’t like the shirt. Somebody else is hungry. One child is suddenly shy. Your partner would like to know how long this is going to take.
None of that bothers me.
I’ve always been someone who notices people, particularly kids. I can usually tell when a child needs me to keep chatting, when they need fewer instructions, or when the best thing I can do is give them a minute and let them stay close to Mum.
Getting to know them is one of my favourite parts of this job. I want your kids to feel like they were welcome here, not like we spent an hour trying to get them to behave for the photos.
And somewhere in amongst all of that, we make something really beautiful.
THIS IS
YOUR FAMILY
THAT'S THE
GOOD STUFF.
THIS IS
YOUR FAMILY
THAT'S THE
GOOD STUFF.
right now
The way they laugh, the way they reach for you, the odd little things that are completely ordinary until one day they’re not. Come as you are. I’ll take it from there.
