Life & Family Shoots

A young boy with blond hair, wearing a white shirt, black suspenders, and gray pants, is smiling and dancing in a grassy field. Behind him, a girl in a pink dress is sitting on the ground, and other children are partially visible nearby. A hay bale is in the foreground, and the children appear to be celebrating or playing outdoors.

Capturing Life as It Happens.

Weddings may be where the story starts, but there are so many moments worth documenting along the way.

Engagement sessions, beach shoots, maternity, newborn, family portraits - these are the chapters that shape who you are and the memories you’ll look back on for years.

My approach is relaxed and easy-going. No stiff posing, no pressure - just real moments, genuine connection, and images that feel like you. Whether we’re wandering along a Cornish beach, chasing the kids around a field, or celebrating an exciting new chapter, the goal is simple: to capture life as it unfolds.

Life & Family Shoots

A happy family of three, including a woman with long brown hair, a man with a beard, and a young blonde boy, stands close together in front of a blue wooden fence. The woman and man are smiling, while the boy has a neutral expression.
A smiling family of three, including a woman, man, and toddler, enjoying a walk outdoors in a park with trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves.
Two young boys sitting in tall grass outdoors, smiling and enjoying nature, wearing pink shirts and khaki shorts; one boy has a hat with a shark pattern.
Silhouettes of five people, two children and three adults, holding hands in a circle outdoors with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
Silhouettes of two adults holding a child's hands and lifting the child in the air, with the sun shining brightly behind them in a clear sky, trees and cloudy sky in the background.
A black-and-white photo of a family of five outdoors in a forested area, with trees and fallen leaves on the ground. The man and woman are standing behind three children, smiling at the camera, with the sun shining through the trees in the background
A family of three, a father, mother, and young child, enjoying outdoor time in a grassy field during sunset, with the child being lifted between the parents.
A young boy with blonde hair wearing a white long-sleeve shirt and gray pants is running outside on a grassy field, with a wooden fence and trees in the background.
Child crawling through a playground tunnel with sunlight shining from behind.
Two young children riding toy construction vehicles on a gravel path surrounded by trees and bushes.
A family of three walking hand in hand through a grassy field with trees in the background during late afternoon sunlight.
A red-haired woman smiling and holding a young blonde boy in her arms outdoors on a park path with trees in the background.
A young boy with blonde hair wearing a blue checkered shirt standing outdoors in autumn with fallen leaves and trees in the background, smiling with his mouth open. Two other children and an adult are blurred in the background.
A woman lifting a child in the air outdoors during sunset, with trees in the background.
A family of seven walking along a paved path beside a stone wall, holding hands. The scene is bathed in warm sunlight, with trees on either side and a body of water visible in the background.
A happy family consisting of two children and two adults, posing outdoors on a sunny day among green foliage. The children are sitting on toy trucks, smiling, with the adults kneeling behind them, also smiling and enjoying the moment.
A happy family of three walking outdoors on a grassy trail during daytime, with a man carrying a young child on his shoulders and a woman smiling beside them.
A happy family of three outdoors in autumn, smiling at the camera, with trees and sunlight in the background.
A young boy with blond hair running on a grassy trail while holding his mother and father's hands, with a woman and a man following behind him, all walking through a field with a wire fence on one side and large trees in the background.
A smiling woman holding a young boy while a man stands beside them outdoors in a sunny, green setting.
A young boy is being lifted in the air by two adults, his parents, as they walk on a park path surrounded by trees with leaves turning colors. The boy is smiling and laughing, wearing a white shirt and khaki pants. The woman on the left is wearing a
A family of four enjoying a walk outdoors in a wooded area with autumn leaves on the ground. The father is carrying a young child on his shoulders, and the mother is standing next to a young boy, all smiling.
A family of five, including a father, mother, and three young children, enjoying a fall day outdoors with trees and falling leaves in the background.

FAQs

Here are some of the most common questions we get asked.

We have a much more detailed FAQ in our digital brochure, please get in and we will happily send you a link and answer any other questions you may have.

  • I offer relaxed family or couples photography in Cornwall, on location; including beach shoots and at-home sessions, for coverage of life events like;, pregnancy, engagement shoots and anniversaries.

  • My approach is natural and relaxed, I don’t stage or over-direct - I’ll gently guide when needed, and suggest positions and areas to shoot in - but I mostly let things unfold and capture the natural energy.

  • Anywhere that feels meaningful to you; your home, a favourite beach, woodland walk, or somewhere you love. Cornwall offers incredible backdrops for natural family photography, and I’m happy to suggest locations too.

  • That’s completely fine (and expected). As a photographer and videographer, I know the best moments often come from the chaos, and the natural unforced moments.

  • The shoot will be 1 – 1 and a half hours. It’s flexible, allowing enough time for everyone to relax so nothing feels rushed, in that time we will shoot a number of ways - more formal shots, reportage and natural interaction.

  • You’ll receive a carefully edited gallery of digital images that tell your story.

  • What you wear can make a big difference to your final images, but always wear what feels like “you”. Generally, I recommend avoiding busy patterns, logos, and too many accessories - keeping things simple, natural, and comfortable always works best. But, the most important thing is that you feel comfortable and yourself.

  • The choice is yours. If the weather isn’t ideal for your photoshoot, I’m happy to reschedule. That said, I’m always prepared to work with the conditions if you’d prefer to go ahead. I’ll be in touch a couple of days before so we can decide what works best for your session.

  • I can work around your schedule, but the best light for family photography in Cornwall is usually early morning or the hour before sunset to capture the warm soft light of golden hour.

  • Absolutely - the more the merrier. These family photography sessions are about real life, so everyone important is welcome.

  • Just get in touch through the contact form and we can chat through what you’re after and find a date that works for you!

“Thank you so much for our gallery! The photos are absolutely stunning and we love them so much! We're so grateful for all your hard work and for clearly making Obi feel so comfortable on the day. We can't wait to book in again for our next family shoot in the next year or so!”

Shannon + Alex

Next Steps

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