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My Journey of Creating an Inclusive Photography Business
In today’s world, where diversity and inclusion are more critical than ever, it's essential to find a business that not only recognizes these values but actively embraces them. As a professional photographer and filmmaker, I'm dedicated to creating an environment...
7 Tips To Be In Your Own Family Photos
It has been 34 years since I lost my father. I was 4 years old and I do not have many memories of my dad. However, having lost my dad at such a young age, I know firsthand how important family photographs are. How important it is to see your past selves, your parents,...
How to take meaningful family photos.
Family photos have the incredible power to transport us back in time, evoking memories of ordinary moments that hold extraordinary significance. For most of us it is financially impossible to hire a family photographer for each day of your life, so YOU are the actual...
Using music during your brand photo session
I used music with motivational speaker Alex Panayotou's brand photo session and captured her as she was dancing and singing. The photos where we used music really capture her fun, energetic and light-hearted side of her personality. It was a way for ger to move...
Do I ignore you during our family photo session?
There's a common misconception about documentary family photography: the idea that the photographer fades into the background. That I will be awkwardly lurking in a corner while photographing you. But, in reality, it's quite the opposite. I don't aim to be a silent...
What if I do not like myself in my branding images?
I know that feeling when you first see your branding photos or films can be a mix of excitement and nerves. It's totally okay not to immediately fall head over heels for every image (though I can assure you, most clients do love most of their brand photos). Here's the...
When is the perfect time for family photos?
Life isn’t meant to be lived perfectly…but merely to be LIVED. Boldly, wildly, beautifully, uncertainly, imperfectly, magically LIVED.– Mandy Hale In life it is so easy to strive for perfection, but that perfect moment is rarely there. Instead, it is a moving target....
Buying a camera: 6 questions to ask yourself
Buying a camera, to photograph your family or to take pictures for your business with, can be very daunting. There are so many different brands, sizes, and specs to consider. In this article I hope to help you think more about what it is you want and need from your...
Why a family photo session at home is great
Often when we think of family photography, we think of studio portraits or that they are best done outdoors. However, there are so many great reasons to do your photo session right from the comforts of your own home. In this blog I want to give you 7 benefits of doing...
9 Fun Photography Activities for Kids
Photography activities to entertain your kids with during the half term! Another school holiday is around the corner. They come so incredibly quickly and often! It can be hard to think of how to entertain the kids at home. And often I am too late to book some of the...
Photography to celebrate yourself
It’s oh so easy to just keep on going and not take out time to celebrate yourself. To celebrate the wonderful person, you are (‘flaws’ and all) and what you have achieved. I think as women we should celebrate ourselves much more than we do.Most of us, including...
The importance of being in your family photos.
Being in your family photos is important! I often hear people, mainly women, tell me that they are worried that they will look awful in the photos. That I should just only take the picture of their children, or if I can avoid their arms because they are not happy with...
My 5 Favourite Photographs of 2021
The second year in my business has passed and I wanted to look back at the photographs I created in 2021. I do this to celebrate my development as a photographer, but also to help me understand what it is that I like to photograph. By choosing my 5 favourite...
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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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