Imagine walking through your home and catching a glimpse of a photo on the wall: a snapshot of your kids building a pillow fort in the living room, their faces lit with pure joy; a quiet moment of your teenager reading a book with the family dog curled up beside them;...
The Ultimate Photo Gift Guide For The Holidays
Struggling to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones this holiday season? Let’s be honest—finding the perfect gift can feel overwhelming. Sometimes, it’s hard not to get lost in the noise of consumerism and forget what really matters: connection, thoughtfulness,...
How to Handle Rain During Your Family Photo Session
As a documentary family photographer, one of the most common concerns I hear from parents is the fear of the "what-ifs." What if the kids don’t cooperate? What if the weather is bad? The fact of the matter is that family sessions aren’t always smooth sailing… in fact,...
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...
7 photo tips for parents using their ‘big’ camera
It is so important for me that parents capture their own family life. Of course they can hire me for a photography session, which gets everyone in front of the camera and you get someone to create beautiful family photos for you. This is super valuable; however it is...
Neurodivergent Friendly Family Photography
As a documentary family photographer in London I have noticed how great my style of photography works with families and children who are neurodivergent. Every family holds a unique story and my job is to highlight the beauty and authenticity of each family and their...
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...
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....
Welcome

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.











