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...
How I love this family! I photographed Caroline, an amazing fellow family photographer, and her gorgeous family at their home in Reigate. I was very flattered and excited when she asked me to come and photograph her happy and busy family life! There was so much love...
As your family photographer I want to give you and your family the best possible photography experience. This includes making you and your family feel comfortable with me before I come into your home. And to making sure that afterwards you will make the most of your...
Advent is a time to prepare for Christmas and to start the countdown. It is a time to shine a light in the darkness and to reflect on the past year. It is also a wonderful time to build in moments of being together. So that it does not all depend on that one Christmas...
According to Julia Cameron, from the book ‘The Artist Way’, creativity is the natural order of life. Life is energy – pure creative energy. Everyone is creative, every living human being. Creativity resides within all of us. However, sometimes it can be hard to tap...
The title 'podcasts for parents' might be a bit misleading. You might be expecting me to give you podcasts that will help you improve your parenting. But instead, I will give you some of my favourite podcasts to listen to that have all types of interesting topics. We...
This week, exactly 30 years ago, my father died. His loss has been more palpable this year. This might sound strange, as it was so long ago. I think it is due to the fact that my own son is now the exact age I was when I lost my father. I look at my little love and I...
One thing that worries me the most is global warming. I am concerned about how we treat this world and in what state we leave it to our children. I look at my little love and wonder if the place he will inhabit shall be safe. The way our beautiful earth is heating up,...
To end the year, I wanted to look back at the photographic work I created in 2020. I did this by using a wonderful exercise from photographer and filmmaker Sarah Mason. For the exercise I had to firstly pick 5 photos that made me feel something. Secondly, I had to...
We are often spinning so many plates as parents. Since starting my business there has been a big plate added to my juggling act. The first year the work/life balance was nowhere to be found. I am learning the hard way how important balance is. Therefore I wanted to...
I’m a London based Family and Business 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.
