How to Choose a Family Photographer in Gloucestershire
The Perfect Guide to Choosing Your Family Photographer in Gloucestershire
Choosing a family photographer isn’t just about finding someone with a nice camera. It’s about inviting someone into your world, and trusting them to turn those fleeting moments into memories you can hold forever.
With so many photographers in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, it can feel hard to know who’s the right fit. So here’s my gentle guide to finding someone who truly sees you, and why my approach might be exactly what you’re looking for.
1. Look for a style that feels like you
Every photographer has a different eye. Some love bright colours and classic portraits. Others lean towards light-and-airy edits or bold, modern imagery.
My style is more earthy, romantic, and natural. I’m drawn to the wild outdoors, golden light, movement, and real connection. When you look through my galleries, I want you to feel like you’re right there in the moment: your children’s grass stained knees, your hair blowing in the wind, your hands wrapped around each other.
If you see yourself in those images and think, yes, that’s us, then we’re already halfway there.
2. Location, location, location
Gloucestershire is truly a dream backdrop for family photographs: wildflower meadows, magical woodlands and forests, rolling hills, and storybook villages. The setting you choose changes the whole mood of your photos.
Over the years, I’ve gathered a secret list of tucked-away spots: the perfect meadow, hidden daisy fields, and woodland paths where the light streams through just right. Part of what I offer is taking the stress out of choosing a location— and leading you to places you might never find on your own.
Of course, if you have somewhere special to you (the hill you always walk, the field behind your home, the spot where you got engaged) I’d love to photograph you there. There’s a special kind of magic in places that mean something, and it’s always beautiful to weave that story into your session. Or, if you’d rather keep things cosy at home, I can bring that same earthy, connection-led style into your own space.
3. Connection over perfection
For me, family photography isn’t about forcing everyone to look at the camera at the same time. It’s about how you feel together.
My sessions are designed to feel like time well spent, not time being photographed. You might go on a walk, share stories, play games with your little ones, or pause to smell the flowers. I’ll gently guide you when needed, maybe asking you to wrap your arms around your child, to whisper something that always makes them laugh, or to take a quiet moment just watching them play.
What I want most is for you to forget the camera is even there. That’s when the real magic happens — when you’re moving, laughing, and connecting in your own way.
4. Practical things to ask
When you’re choosing your photographer, the little details matter. Here’s what I offer to make your journey easier:
Client wardrobe → Styling can feel overwhelming, so I’ve curated a wardrobe of carefully chosen of pieces including dresses, children’s outfits and textiles that photograph beautifully. They’re there to help if you’d like a little extra support pulling everything together.
Welcome guide → Before your session, you’ll receive a digital welcome guide with everything you need to feel prepared, from outfit inspiration to what to expect on the day, so you can just relax and enjoy the experience.
Full journey packages → Many families book me for maternity, newborn, sitting, and first birthday sessions. I offer bundled options so your family’s whole first chapter is documented seamlessly.
After your session → Once your images are ready, you’ll receive a private online gallery where you can download your favourites and, if you wish, order fine art prints or heirloom albums delivered straight to your home — no in-person sales, no pressure, just beautiful ways to keep your memories close.
5. Trust Your Gut
At the heart of it, the right family photographer for you is the one who makes you feel comfortable and celebrated. These photos are far too precious to leave to chance — so find someone whose work makes your heart skip, whose energy feels right, and who you can imagine spending an afternoon with.
And if you’re looking for someone who’ll capture your family with warmth, care, and a good dose of laughter along the way, I’d love to be that person for you.