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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Each month I collaborate and create art together with Katja Riga. We photograph along a theme and then pair up our images together in a video call. With this collaborative diptych we weave our lives together. We bridge space and time and create a connective...
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.
