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How Old Family Photos Reminded Me Why Generational Portraits Matter
As a teenager, I’ll admit I wasn’t the easiest. I carried a lot of sadness and anger, and at 16 I left home and found comfort with my grandparents. Looking back, that was the moment I began to understand how deeply children and families rely on having a village around...
What Is Documentary Family Photography?
An Unposed, Unscripted Photo Session: Here's What That Actually Looks Like What if you and your family didn’t have to perform for the camera? No stiff poses, no matching outfits, and no saying “cheese”. Just a normal day - messy hair, mismatched socks, real laughter,...
What to Wear for Outdoor Family Photos in London
Let’s Talk Real Life (and Real Weather) Getting ready for a family photo session might sound simple… until you're standing in your hallway trying to wrestle a scarf onto a wriggly toddler while packing snacks and wiping yoghurt off someone’s jacket. And honestly? That...
Do We Need to Do Something Special for Family Photos?
When it comes to documentary family photography, a concern I sometimes hear is: "We don't really do anything exciting." We’ve been taught that photos are for special occasions. Birthdays, holidays, milestones, weddings. We’re used to lining up, smiling at the camera,...
How much does family photography cost?
It’s one of the first questions people ask—and one of the trickiest to answer right away. If you’ve been looking at photographer websites, you might’ve noticed how different the prices are. And honestly? That can feel overwhelming. Since you’re here, I imagine that...
We are too busy for a family photo session
Between work, school runs, playdates, laundry, dishes, and general life, family photography can feel like one more thing on an already overflowing to-do list. You might think, 'We will do the family photos when things calm down'. But here’s the thing: My photography...
Feeling Self-Doubt? My Own Family Photo Experience
So many of us have been taught to press pause on life until we feel better about ourselves and our bodies. We live in a world that constantly tells us we need to “fix” ourselves before we’re worthy of being seen.We tell ourselves, “I’ll book the session once I lose...
I don’t want my family photos shared online
Everyone has their own boundaries when it comes to privacy, and those boundaries should be honoured. But if you’re worried that booking a photographer means giving up control over your images, here’s my firm belief: Your family, your choice. Always. Even if you’d like...
4 Easy Posing Tips for Branding Photos
If I had a pound for every time someone said, “I just don’t know what to do in front of the camera,” I’d probably be typing this from a quiet Dutch island—surrounded by long sandy beaches, wind in my hair, sipping something warm while watching the tide roll in. The...
A Powerful Intention for Your Branding Photoshoot
At the start of each year, many people pick a “word of the year” — a small but powerful intention like focus, connection, or gratitude to guide their mindset and decisions. It’s a beautiful idea: naming your intention so you can truly live it. But let’s be honest —...
Being pregnant: documentary maternity photography
As a photographer, I’ve always turned to my camera not just to capture beauty, but to tell stories—especially my own. Photography has been my diary, my way of processing and preserving experiences that words often fail to hold. And now, as I navigate through...
Photographing a Make-A-Wish Adventure in London
https://vimeo.com/1059874091?share=copy#t=0 Some moments in life feel truly special—where excitement, joy and love come together in an unforgettable way. That’s exactly what happened when an 8-year-old boy had his wish granted by Make-A-Wish Foundation: to become a...
Why I Include Print Credit in Every Family Photography Collection
When planning a family photo session, one of the most important aspects to consider is what you’ll do with your images afterward. Unfortunately, this step often gets overlooked. You’ve invested time, effort, and money into capturing these moments—they deserve to be...
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I’m a Bromley, South-East London based Family and Branding photographer and filmmaker, but I can travel far and wide.
Drop me an email at saskia@portrayyourstory.co.uk, give me a call on 07500702577 or find me on social media, I’d love to hear from you.
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