Family Photography Glasgow

Life with small children is chaotic to say the least, but there is a lot of real, raw beauty in the chaos. If you’re anything like me, you’ll often be sitting there watching your child learn something new, or get through a ‘phase’ and (despite being totally exhausted) think “I wish I could just stop and make time stand still.” As our children grow we appreciate the value of photos more than ever. It feels as though I’ve blinked and in no time at all our tiny newborn babies have turned into a bold and confident five year old and a curious and stubborn toddler. If you’re here, I bet you can relate.

Photographs are invaluable: they capture a real, fleeting moment in time, and are often the only physical reminder we have of our past. We treasure photos- we frame them and put them up in our homes, we carefully place them in albums or keep them in boxes for safe keeping, we share them with friends and family and we look back on them often, remembering the happy moments that make up our lives.

Most of us take photos of our day to day memories ourselves. But there is something missing from those iphone pics: photos all of you together. Like it or not, you are a big part of your family and you need to be in these photos too. You won’t look back at them and focus on how you looked or what you wore- you will be taken back to a moment, a feeling, a time when your relationship with your children was different to what it is now. Newer, but full of love and joy. These moments matter. And they don’t last long.

Your kids will thank you for this one day.

Most parents I know have hundreds of photos of their children on their phone, but hardly any that include them. That may be because parents are usually the ones taking the photos, or it may be intentional – I get it, I prefer this side of the camera too.

Whether or not you like having your photo taken: you are part of your family. One day these will be the photos that your children treasure. They will be able to look back and see the way you interacted together, how close you were, how much love you had for them right from the start. They’ll be able to see themselves grow, see you when you were younger and have a visual record of the times you spent together before they were old enough to remember them.

Moments are fleeting, but photos are not – they document memories and preserve them for safekeeping: not just for you, but for your children and for the grandchildren you might have one day have too.

Family photography sessions can take place in your family’s favourite outdoor location, such as a park, beach, hiking trail or even a historic site. Getting the family out and about can really help your personalities shine through as we do activites together and just have fun!

Lifestyle family photography sessions can also take place in your home, capturing your candid interactions with each other in your own space.

These documentary style sessions are all about creating photos that show real life and are a wonderful way to document the day to day memories that we often feel are too normal or routine to bother photographing- but end up being the days we miss the most. there is no need to worry about having an immaculate home- life with kids is messy and chaotic and that real life backdrop makes for much more memorable photos.

“What if my kids don’t cooperate?” You might be worried that your kids will throw a tantrum or refuse to listen or that you’ll end up with photos of frowns and tears. If you don’t like having your photo taken, you might shudder at the thought of spending an hour posing awkwardly or being forced to smile until your face hurts. Well – forget what you thought you knew about family photoshoots.

Work with me and there’ll be no white studio, no sitting still, and most important of all: no cheesy poses.

I take a friendly, fun approach to family photography and shoot in a natural, candid style. Our session will feel more like a fun family play date, with lots of laughter and smiles and some genuine happy moments captured.

I capture personalities, not poses- which means I’ll let your kids be kids and capture those ever growing personalities as they play, run, and make silly faces.

My goal is to make even the most camera shy of children and parents feel relaxed and comfortable and like they can just be themselves. With well over ten years of experience under my belt, you’re in good hands.

I have a multitude of experience photographing children with disabilities- and neurodivergent children too.

And not only do I have experience as a photographer, I have experience as mum to a daughter with complex needs too.

My own three year old daughter has a rare genetic disorder called Rett Syndrome and is both non verbal and physically disabled. I understand the need to take extra care to make family photography sessions inclusive, accessible and sensitive to additional needs.

I am very used to working with children who have sensory issues, social and emotional challenges, physical disabilities and intellectual disabilities as well. I am experienced with NG tubes & feeding tubes, wheelchairs & mobility aids, PODD books & eye gaze devices and everything in between!

If you are looking for a photographer for children with additional needs in Glasgow, Edinburgh or across Scotland you are in the right place.

I sure do!

Depending on the size of your family and how many people you would like involved I typically suggest a 90 minute or two hour session to allow time for large group photos as well as smaller groups.

These are ideal for big milestones such as Gran’s 80th birthday or a parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. Get all the grandkids together, celebrate and capture the whole family. How often do you do that?

Session fees cover the cost of the session and your hand edited, carefully curated digital images in a downloadable gallery. You can also add on wall products, prints and fine art photo books. There are no hidden charges or fees and printing rights to your digital images are also included in your package price.

Most families prefer to meet at their own home or an outdoor location of their choice and though I’m based in Glasgow’s West End I cover all of central Scotland.