Summer Sessions
Summer Family Photography Sessions
Celebrate Your Family, Just as You Are
Summer is the season for making memories. Long evenings, warm sunshine, barefoot adventures, and time spent together create the perfect backdrop for beautiful family photographs you'll treasure forever.
Our Summer Family Sessions are designed to be relaxed, fun, and completely natural. There are no forced smiles or awkward poses -just real moments, genuine laughter, and the connections that make your family unique. Whether you're chasing little ones through wildflowers, cuddling up in golden evening light, or simply enjoying time together exploring, we'll capture your family's story exactly as it unfolds.
Each session lasts approximately 1.5 hours, giving everyone plenty of time to relax, have fun, and forget the camera is even there. This allows us to capture authentic expressions and beautiful interactions that become treasured memories and stunning works of art. We tailor the activity to ensure that we capture your family dynamics for real.
Experience Makes the Difference
With over 20 years of professional photography experience, you'll be guided every step of the way by someone who understands how to bring out the very best in every member of your family. From toddlers to teenagers - and even those who don't enjoy having their photograph taken - everyone is made to feel comfortable and at ease.
As a published photographer in international magazines, every image is created with care, creativity, and attention to detail. The result is a collection of timeless portraits that don't just sit on a hard drive or get lost when you change your phone - they deserve to be displayed proudly in your home and enjoyed every single day. In a fast changing world, beautiful prints will be around for generations; we cannot say the same for storage media which becomes obsolete. Quality? Well it speaks for itself. If you can't see the difference, then we wouldn't expect you to book.
Signature Session
We will have a wonderful time at your outdoor family session, followed by a personal viewing appointment where you'll see your images for the first time. Working together, I'll help you choose the perfect piece(s) for your home that tell your family's story.
£175:
guide and pre-planning call
travel within 3o miles of Ross on Wye (HR9)*
1.5 hours capturing the joy of your family
a viewing session at The Cowshed
two 12" x 8" mounted photographs printed on art paper or a £50 voucher off any signature wall art, albums or digital photo packages you choose
*travel costs beyond 30 miles are charged in line with HMRC recommendations
Art Session
If you already know you'd love beautiful artwork for your home, this option includes your photography session along with a prepaid investment towards your chosen wall art, making the experience simple and seamless from the very beginning. It gives you unprecedented discounts that are only avilable if pre-paid. It also makes for a very special gift
£495 (saving £80):
our Guide and a pre-planning call
travel within 3o miles of Ross on Wye (HR9)*
1.5 hours capturing the joy of your family
a viewing session at The Cowshed and includes
a choice from the Classic Signature Frame collection 16" x 12", 12" x 8" framed canvas or £250 voucher towards the Luxury Signature Collection or larger Classic pieces
Choose the Experience That's Right for You
Book Your Summer Session
Summer sessions are available for a limited time and the most sought-after evening dates fill quickly.
If you're ready to create beautiful, authentic family portraits that you'll treasure for years to come, we'd love to welcome you.
Click to pay your booking fee or in full
We will contact you to agree a date for the photo session and a planning call
We will send out our specially written guide and some suggestions for locations (we are open to your favourite places too)!
Planning call to support you all the way
We make it easy for you...
You really want to capture the unique love of your family forever, but... x, y, z. We are here to make your dream a reality.
I never have time to make me look good
Firstly, we want to capture their personalities. If wild is your family life, we will use it to capture dynamic photographs. If you want calm images, you are in luck - your photographer just happens to be a child whisperer.
There's just too much to think about...
We do the heavy lifting for you. Our planning call will soon have you feeling in control. We can help with all the details quickly and easily.
We can suggest strategies to help and can even arrange hair and makeup at the studio if you wish.
My children are wild; they just won't sit still
Visualise your images
You didn’t come this far to stop now...
Imagine your family captured beautifully.
What would it look like? How would you
like it displayed?
Frequently asked questions
Who are these sessions for?
Anyone! We love people and being inclusive is very important to us. The session can be tailored whether it is a family group, grandparents' diamond wedding, engagement shoot or dog shoot, we embrace it all! The fun is making it special to you.
The only restrictions is the size of the group in our compact studio, but outside is beautiful!
What shall we wear?
We shall discuss this on the pre-session consultation, depending on the style we are going for. Without a doubt, clothing makes a huge impact on the final results.
If you are having group photographs, decide if you want a unified feeling across the photograph or if you want a more random look. Some people wear matching outfits, some choose a pleasing colour range, e.g. natural tones or blue-greens just to give the look more 'polish' and some clothing choices are very eclectic! Try to visualise what it will look like when you all stand together.
Avoid writing and logos. Not only is the eye drawn to reading them (taking away from the people), but logos date very quickly and heroes change!
Block colours or small floral or checked prints are better than big, bold statements. Denim dungarees/ dresses work well with younger children.
Simple, fitted clothes are a lot more flattering than baggy ones. We suggest simple designs without lots of frills, and fuss.
Teenagers, particularly, need to feel comfortable in their clothes. Feel free to negotiate. If they play ball by wearing the family colour palette outfit for the group shots, they can also be photographed in their choice afterwards!
What if my child/ teenager has a tantrum or sulk?
Every parents nightmare! Firstly we suggest that you do not put too much pressure on your child(ren) before you arrive. We know you want fabulous photographs, but a long list of do's and dont's is going to sow the seeds that they are going to have a horrible time before they get here. Liz was a teacher for over 20 years and is very adept at working with children. If your child is really having a meltdown then the best course may be to postpone the session and reschedule it one more time without extra cost. This is exceedingly rare.
Teenagers - some of the most treasured photographs are the honest ones of a teenager trying to be 'individual'. That scowl and clothes choice will be a source of amusement for years to come!
What is the timescale for payments?
The non refundable booking fee is paid at the time of booking with the balance due 14 days before the session. The booking fee payment also confirms that you are agreeing to our terms and conditions.
All print products must be paid for before they are ordered. This will be at the viewing and ordering session after your photographs have been hand edited. We can accept BACS and credit/ debit card payments at that session.
What if a family member has additional needs?
It may sound flippant, but we want to answer, "and?". Everyone deserves beautiful portraits of themselves. We will just build in a bit of extra time and adapt as necessary. Dad has Alzheimer's? Then we take it slow and make him feel safe. Your daughter has Down Syndrome? Well we shall soon have that beautiful smile on camera. Teenager has ADD? Then we make everything short and sharp. Adaptability is key. We can avoid triggers and build on their strengths. We can make physical adaptations, e.g. use continuous lighting instead of strobes, avoid loud sounds or rough textures etc.
